The first  and utmost goal is to contribute to the betterment of the individual, to make a positive impact in their lives. This requires full commitment to address the individual needs and to perform to the highest capacity to be able to make that positive impact. My most important personal gain comes from seeing the IB student flourish, progress, gain confidence and eventually become empowered. I feel fulfilled when the student does not require my services any more. 

The IB student will be responsible for creating their own reflection, realistic goals and personalised Action Plan as they answer reflective and guiding coaching questions during the session.  Most coaches find it difficult to do these with teenagers. There is a tendency of adults to tell teenagers what to do in the hope that they will follow those guidelines. For a teenager to learn life skills and flourish,  they need to have a safe space where they feel ownership of the process and of their decisions. It is this ownership that will motivate and challenge the IB student to push himself/ herself to do uncomfortable things (like trying a new strategy), to take the necessary risks (like participating in the school play) and to learn from their mistakes. I am able to provide that safe space were the IB student can try, fail, reflect and grow.​