Hi, Iām Mindy and I love people, especially young people!
One of my missions in life is to help young people understand how their thoughts and feelings work so they can live a life they love. And thatās why Iām here!
I believe everyone has great potential inside of them, but sometimes it can feel trapped or lost inside. What we really need are tools that help us fully realize it.
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Why our thoughts matter
As a young person, I felt very lost. I felt alone and full of shame as I battled a painful eating disorder. It was relentless throughout high school. I did a good job of hiding it, and you might not have even known I was struggling. Can you relate? Do you have a dragon you are battling and no one knows about it?
I continued limping along, got married to an amazing man, and had four beautiful children, but my eating disorderāmy secret dragonāalthough different than before, kept growing, creating misbeliefs and thoughts in my mind that wouldnāt let go.
Until one day, I found a mentor with some toolsāāthought toolsāāthat changed everything! I slowly gained knowledge. I was starving for it. I learned that my thoughts were optional, and they always created my results. I learned I wasnāt responsible for anyone elseās happiness. I learned that my thoughts were EVERYTHING, so I needed to really understand them.
I tentatively used that knowledge to take some wobbly action, and then, as time passed, more confident action.
The clouds started to part. I gained a āswordā and courage, and I started facing my dragons instead of hiding. The battle was not easy, but I am happy to say that I came out victorious!
Now, all these years later, I continue to use these tools every day, and I love every minute of my life!
As this was all happening, I started to learn deeply about the Heroās Journey in literature and how we are heroes on a journey, just like Harry Potter, Frodo, and Katniss.
As I paused in quiet moments to think about my growth and the idea of the Heroās Journey, I realized that I had to give back. I realized that I was a hero who had returned with newfound treasure.
And what do heroes do with their treasure? They share it! Thatās when they become mentors on anotherās journey. Suddenly, my mission was very clear!
I have spent the last eight years working closely with teenagers, and I have fallen in love with them! They are the best! I love how their minds work!
And honestly, I wish young Mindy had the tools that I have now. So there was only one thing to do...start a youth coaching program: Find the Joy.
So here we are! That is why I am here: to share the treasure of knowledge that I found with young people.
Iām not here to tell you who to become.
I believe that you have greatness inside of you! But sometimes it can feel blocked. My role is to help you become more curious about your thoughts, understand your emotions, and intentionally choose how you want to move forward.
Coaching isnāt about pretending everything is positive. In fact, we need to experience the negative emotions just as much as the positive ones. Itās about learning that you can experience hard things without losing yourself. And that you can always find your way back to joy.
A few things that make me, me.
Still growing.
Always finding joy.
I live in Texas with my family. I have a Superman husband and four unbelievably amazing kids!
I adore adventure and being outside! Iāve climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Machu Picchu is next.
I love hiking, reading, and riding in our four-wheeler while my husband drives.
I love meaningful conversations and really good questions.
Iām a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I have a deep testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. My faith is central to who I am and shapes how I see people, growth, agency, and purpose. It naturally influences the way I live and coach. I welcome young people and families from many different backgrounds and will always respect your beliefs. At the same time, I want to be open about the perspective I bring so your family can decide whether Iām the right coach for you.
Iām continually learning, growing, and practicing the same tools I teach.
Coaching backed by training and real experience with young people
My training has given me powerful tools, but my greatest education has come from applying those tools in my own life and spending years working closely with young people.
Certified in The Life Coach School Model
Certified High Performance Coach
Certified through High Performance Institute
Guiding teenagers at Acton Leadership Academy
Studying and applying coaching principles
Iām not teaching tools from the sidelines. I use them in my own life every day.
What people are saying
I started life coaching with Mindy at a mental and emotional low. I wanted to feel peace and hope, with no idea how to get there. Since then, I feel that I have grown so muchāspecifically in the way I manage my mind. Mindy is a mind-managing master and is helping me become the same! Iām so grateful for how intently she listens and notices patterns in my thoughts that I canāt see. I can absolutely say I am a happier, more confident, and more peaceful person. And when I donāt feel that way, I know how to manage my emotions in those moments. Being coached by Mindy has felt comforting and empowering. She enters coaching with zero judgment and total joy and excitement for you and your life. If youāre feeling lost or stuck, Mindy is your person for helping you navigate that!
I was struggling to build good habits, find direction, and feel inspired. Through coaching, Iāve learned to separate thoughts from factsāsometimes what I think is reality is actually a story I can change!
Coaching with Mindy feels like having a loving human toolbox to help me gain clarity and create a life I love. My advice? Do it! Be all in and discover the power of these principles.
When I started coaching, I felt lost. I didnāt know who I was or who I wanted to be. Through coaching, Iāve learned patience and changed how I react to things by changing my mindset.
I love coaching with Mindy. After most sessions, I feel refreshed and ready to try something newāor try again. Sometimes we work through something hard, but using the strategies helps me feel better about the situation. Coaching has personally helped me a lot!
I canāt wait to work with you!
You already have greatness inside of you. Letās find the tools, courage, and joy to bring more of it forward.
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