Play. Presence. Purpose. The heartbeat of kids life coaching

Play. Presence. Purpose.The Heartbeat of Our Movement

When I started this journey in 2003, I felt I needed to define myself by my titles and achievements because I wasn’t a biological mom. I chose to reframe this and now I see myself as a secret parent, nurturing, guiding, and fiercely committed to the growth of every child I meet.

When I look back at my time as an early career special needs teacher, I was convinced that life skills like teamwork, communication, or time management were the key to helping kids succeed. I thought if we taught these skills well enough, everything else would fall into place. Over time, through my experience and research, I’ve learned it’s so much more than that.

It’s about connection. For example, I’ve seen a shy 8 year old child bloom not because they were told how to speak up, but because I took the time to listen deeply and create a safe space that was grounded in neuroscience to build their confidence to speak up. That connection built their confidence in a way skills alone never could.

To me it is always about a careful combination of mindset and skillset. I remember a young rugby player who struggled with failure because he wasn't picked for the first team although he showed up at all the practices and tried his best. Through gentle encouragement and celebrating his effort over outcome, I saw this 12 year old boys mindset shift from fear of exclusion to seeing setbacks as stepping stones. That change transformed not just their game, but their whole outlook on life.

Besides offering unconditional, unconventional, upbeat, upliftment, it is also about having a robust system grounded in neuroscience that supports and guides your work. My Play Based Coaching System® helps coaches with a framework to understand how the brain develops, how children learn best, and how to create experiences that truly build resilience, focus, and emotional regulation. It’s the science behind the magic and it gives us a strong foundation for the transformational play and presence we cultivate.

This movement into a global network of children's change makers, grew from my unwavering belief that play is more than just fun. It’s the foundation of learning, creativity, and connection. It’s the place where confidence begins and resilience is built.

BUT....Play alone isn’t enough!

True transformation in families, happens when we bring our full presence. Being fully with the moment, fully with the child, fully with the process, fully with the parent and fully with the family. That presence builds trust and opens doors for real growth.

Yet at the heart of everything is purpose. A deep, clear commitment to making a real difference. Purpose is why I keep showing up, pushing forward, and building this global family of coaches who believe, like I do, that our work matters beyond each session.

I’m proud that purpose is at the centre of our mission because it reminds us all that coaching is not just about skills. It’s about shaping lives with intention, care, and love.

To every coach joining this journey: keep playing with passion, stay present with intention, and lead with purpose. Together, we are more than Play Based Coaches. We are secret parents, changemakers, and champions of every child’s potential.

What makes our movement truly unique is how we combine heart and science. Grounded in the latest neuroscience, our Play Based Coaching System® gives coaches the tools to understand how young minds grow and adapt. This helps us create environments where play ignites learning, presence builds emotional safety, and purpose drives lasting change. This isn’t guesswork; t’s a proven path to unlocking children's potential.

As you continue this journey, remember: your commitment to blending connection, mindset, and neuroscience is what empowers you to be not just a coach, but a true catalyst for transformation in the lives of every child you coach.