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This week was such a full circle moment for me. 💜 I had the opportunity to present twice at my former high school, Sir Robert Borden High School, speaking with Grade 10 and 12 students in both a virtual Civics & Careers class and an in-person Food & Nutrition class. For an entire class session, we explored topics around body, mind & mood — mental health, confidence, motivation, self-awareness, and the impact our thoughts and environments can have on the way we show up in life. One of my favourite parts was introducing students to a couple of simple but powerful NLP techniques: ✨ Reframing — shifting the meaning we attach to situations ✨ Anchoring — creating intentional emotional states tied to positive experiences The conversations, participation, and vulnerability from students honestly exceeded my expectations. It reminded me how important it is to create spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and empowered to better understand themselves. Also… the Wagepoint stress balls were definitely a hit 😂 Nothing motivates classroom engagement quite like flying stress balls being awarded during activities. Grateful to the teachers and staff for welcoming me back into the school in a completely different role than the one I once sat in those classrooms as moments like these really put into perspective how much can change — and how meaningful it is to come back and pour into the next generation. If there’s one thing I hope students took away, it’s this: Your mindset, self-talk, and environment matter more than you think. And confidence is something you build, not something you’re simply born with. 💭✨ #MentalHealth #Wellness #Confidence #Motivation #NLP #Mindset #YouthLeadership #CareerDevelopment #Ottawa #Speaker #PersonalDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #StudentWellness #GrowthMindset #Wagepoint #Community #MentalWellness #Authenticity #SelfGrowth