Why Mindset Coaching for Youth

Through a creative coaching process and a proven coaching system, coaching stories are used to teach children powerful mindset skills.   A safe environment is provided for children to explore, relate with, and practice the skills that support their ability to thrive through the ups and downs of growing up ~ without getting stuck or giving up on themselves.   Through mindset development, the root of thought patterns that hold children back is the central focus.  

Children’s Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Resilience, and success in life can not be given by parents, BUT they are all mindset skills that children can develop with mindset coaching.

As a licensed coach, I am trained in mindset development.  Trained in the brain science behind why these skills work and equipped with the unique tools that work for our youth, I help children learn, understand, and apply these skills for life.

I help children who are:

• getting down on themselves, afraid to try new things or even routine things, believing no one really wants to be their friend

• lacking in self-leadership - in a slump, feeling a victim, drifting with a lack of direction, feeling powerless, thinking (s)he needs things or circumstances to be happy, and experiencing self-doubt

• don’t feel successful or that success is for them, experiencing cold feet, fear or nervousness  

• making poor decisions with peers, being disrespectful at times, lying, sneaking, cheating, bullying others, making mistakes, experiencing failure, or disappointments

• battling with homework, doing chores, taking ownership, and lacking self-respect

• struggling with shyness, feeling awkward, or unworthy, not realizing their self-worth and unique gifts they contribute

• or just wanting to gain and strengthen mindset skills to be prepared when the time comes!

How it Works

The Owl’s Haven has hand selected the WISDOM™ system, a goal-oriented, proven story based coaching model and the power of stories to target transformation in key areas of mindset growth for life!  Through stories, children get to hear relatable, real-life problems in a non-threatening way through someone else’s shoes.  Children appreciate getting in touch with their thoughts and feelings in this way and open their minds to see some of the most challenging skills in action.  After the story, enlightening story talks open the door for children to apply the skills to their own lives under the guidance of a professional coach. Your child’s coach will carefully implement engaging and fun activities that give them a “hands on” experience to really anchor their learning.  Parents receive a take-home sheet with resources to carry the conversation on at home with simple, powerful references to the stories that reinforce the skills they are working on outside of coaching sessions.  

Meet Your Coach

Welcome!  Thanks for stopping by.  As a certified coach trained in mindset neuroscience and Early Childhood Educator, I've made it my mission to help children grow and thrive. My background in childhood development and interdisciplinary studies has shown me the importance of social-emotional learning, and I've pursued a license in mindset coaching to further support this work.

With a deep commitment to lifelong learning, I am privileged to support the growth of young children through positive mindset development. As a mom and teacher, I recognize the transformative power of cultivating growth mindsets, especially during primary school years, when children shape their understanding of the world and encounter novel social contexts and challenges. These essential skills will empower children throughout their educational journey and into adulthood. By learning to apply them to everyday experiences before adulthood, children can cultivate lasting happiness, unshakeable self-assurance, and a life of purpose.

In my free time, I run a nonprofit that serves children born with oral conditions and their families.  I also direct an annual 5k and kids run to raise awareness for cleft conditions and support advancing cleft medical research and patient care.  Additionally, I work as a substitute teacher, taking on both long-term and short-term assignments, as needed.

I am a mom to one adult son and one school-aged son, and a bonus mom to two additional adult sons!  Since 2008, I have been dedicated to studying education, personal development, and the power of social-emotional learning, and I am continuously intrigued by human development over the lifespan and our unique design.  

I am honored to learn and grow alongside the children and families I am blessed to meet, and I am passionate about sharing the insights I have gained along the way.

Many blessings.