Hi, Iâm 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 thatâs why Iâm 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 disorderâmy secret dragonâalthough different than before, kept growing, creating misbeliefs and thoughts in my mind that wouldnât let go.
Until one day, I found a mentor with some toolsââthought toolsââthat 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 wasnât responsible for anyone elseâs 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 âswordâ 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 Heroâs 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 Heroâs 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! Thatâs when they become mentors on anotherâs 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.
Iâm 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 isnât about pretending everything is positive. In fact, we need to experience the negative emotions just as much as the positive ones. Itâs 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! Iâve 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.
Iâm 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 Iâm the right coach for you.
Iâm 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
Iâm not teaching tools from the sidelines. I use them in my own life every day.
What people are saying
âI 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 muchâspecifically in the way I manage my mind. Mindy is a mind-managing master and is helping me become the same! Iâm so grateful for how intently she listens and notices patterns in my thoughts that I canât see. I can absolutely say I am a happier, more confident, and more peaceful person. And when I donât 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 youâre feeling lost or stuck, Mindy is your person for helping you navigate that!â
âMindy created a space where I felt [three descriptive words]. The thing that helped me most was [specific tool or insight] because it helped me [specific result].â
âI noticed [specific change] after my young person began working with Mindy. They seemed more [quality] and better able to [specific skill or behavior].â
I canât wait to work with you!
You already have greatness inside of you. Letâs find the tools, courage, and joy to bring more of it forward.
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