When I was younger, my dad got a new job, which meant I started a new school at the beginning of Year 7. The problem? I knew absolutely nobody.
As you can imagine, I found it tough. I gravitated towards the boys who seemed to have all the answers, made up the occasional story to impress people, and generally had no idea where I fitted in.
Then one day something unexpected happened.
I helped a teacher with a job and was rewarded with something written in my set book. It was called an I3. To this day, I have absolutely no idea what an I3 stood for, but at the time it felt like I'd won a Nobel Prize.
More importantly, it gave me purpose.
It gave me something positive to focus on. Looking back, I could probably have spent more time playing with friends or worrying less about fitting in, but helping others gave me a sense of belonging that I'd been searching for.
I can now see that those small moments were the beginning of something much bigger.
Fast forward to the last five years, and I've been reconnecting with that same sense of purpose through coaching and counselling. The greatest privilege isn't having the answers. It's walking alongside people, helping them find their own, and seeing the progress they achieve.
With 25 years of experience in education and as a qualified self esteem coach, I have dedicated my career to personal development. I have a keen interest in maintaining fitness through golf and gym workouts to keep my body in shape! Throughout my journey, I have helped hundreds of clients boost their self esteem and improve their overall well-being. My holistic approach is tailored to meet each individual's unique needs, whether they are looking to enhance their self esteem or seeking support for teen self esteem through specialized teen coaching programs.
I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, and by boosting self esteem, individuals can reach their dreams. Sometimes, all they need is a little nudge to set them on the right path! By identifying their goals and focusing on personal development, my clients can unlock their full potential and create a life they love. As a self esteem coach, I particularly enjoy helping individuals enhance their self esteem. I especially focus on teen coaching, as I find it deeply rewarding to support teens in building their self esteem as they navigate their teenage life.
I offer sessions that include one-on-one coaching online and walk and talk coaching sessions, all designed to help individuals enhance their self esteem and promote personal development. As a dedicated self esteem coach, I also emphasize supporting teen self esteem through my work as a teenage life coach, fostering confidence and growth in teens through tailored teen coaching.
If you've found your way here, there's a good chance you're concerned about your child's confidence, happiness, or emotional wellbeing.
Perhaps they seem anxious, withdrawn, struggle with friendships, lack confidence, or simply aren't the happy young person you know they can be. As a parent, it can be difficult to know how best to help.
My other pages will show you how self-esteem coaching can support your teenager in building confidence, resilience and a more positive outlook. You'll find information about teen coaching, the benefits of Walk and Talk sessions, common challenges faced by young people today, and how I work with teenagers to help them overcome obstacles and believe in themselves. Most importantly, you'll discover a supportive, practical approach designed to help young people thrive both now and in the future.
I tailor each session to the needs of every individual teenager. The sessions are based around my knowledge in counselling, coaching and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
After each session I contact the client with the goals set from the session. Each session is individually tailored.
I do 30 min coaching or 50 min sessions. These are online or walking and talking (depending on the time of year).
I can do between 3- 8 sessions and then review with the client and or parents.