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Annette is very calm and patient and my daughter was always keen to see her for their online sessions. We were seeking help with her confidence and ability to take on challenges and regulate her emotions. I think it is an ongoing process and the initial 6 weeks is quite an ambitious target in which to expect significant progress. However, it was really helpful for my daughter to talk through different techniques to use in various challenging situations and it gave us the structure to set aside time to practice various exercises with her. I don’t think my daughter is fully convinced of the effectiveness of mindset techniques but I hope that with continued practise they will help her anyway. We have noticed that her ability to manage her anger has improved and we now all talk openly about what approaches she can use in various situations. A few times, she has reported back to me that she used them and they helped her to change her mindset. Also, Annette listened to us and was very flexible when we felt that things were moving too fast for us, adapting our schedule accordingly.

My daughter was really struggling with confidence, socialising and anxiety and decided to seek assistance from Annette. I have seen a hugh difference with my daughter during and since the coaching. Annette was very understanding and gave constant feedback on progress and tips following the sessions. I would highly recommend Annette to anyone who feel like their child needs additional support. Thank you very much for everything Annette.

Overall we had a very positive experience with the coaching package and although my son was fairly hesitant to engage he still benefitted enormously from the sessions and it helped him navigate a very tricky period at school. In the short term he has become more confident in himself and more accepting of circumstances he cannot change, often (but not always) demonstrating resilience instead of despair when faced with similar difficulties. Annette was patient and understanding and helped him (and us) to think about things in a different way which has been useful for us all.

We were searching for good confidence boosting courses for our daughter when we came across Annette's website and got in touch with her. From the get go, she was so receptive of our needs and understood our requirements very well. She precisely knew what our daughter needed and did a free trial class with her. She was very comfortable talking to her. These sessions have helped us bringing in a good routines which has helped our chaotic mornings to much more relaxed and structured mornings. She also was very kind to send her book authored by her, which I am looking forward to follow through.I would definitely recommend Annette for anyone who is looking for good confidence Building sessions for their teens.

Annette really understands children/ teenagers. She really helped me understand what my teen was going through and her thoughts and how she feels at this time. Annette is so insightful and delivers her advice and coaching with care and compassion. I really recommend Annette if your teen is struggling at the moment.

I really appreciate the kindness and thoughtfulness of Annette , which
made a significant difference in my daughter s development. I truly appreciate how she tailored each session to meet her unique needs, ensuring she felt heard and understood. The progress she has made in her confidence is a testament of Annette’s dedication and expertise. Thank you

I engaged Annette for a series of confidence coaching sessions for my teenage son, based, in part, on the positive reviews I had seen online.

In hindsight, I did feel some pressure to commit early on, with an emphasis on limited availability. She may well be very busy, but I did feel somewhat rushed into making a decision.

Unfortunately, the sessions did not have the intended outcome. My son did not feel comfortable and did not find them helpful. The approach seemed to increase his self awareness around social situations rather than build confidence, and the overall impact was negative, in that it highlighted the issue without helping him find a way forward.

I also felt that the short session format limited the ability to properly understand or support a young person, particularly where the situation is not straightforward. While Annette did offer an additional complimentary session, which I appreciated, and did try to adjust her approach after I shared concerns, this came after the experience had already affected my son’s confidence, which is now lower than it was before we started.

One aspect I was uncomfortable with was the suggestion that my son may have underlying additional needs. I appreciate this could be interpreted as defensive but we genuinely do not feel this is the case here. This was raised without any formal assessment and has not been identified or mentioned by his school or other professionals. While I understand that observations can form part of coaching, it did not feel appropriate in the context of relatively brief sessions and without any formal clinical qualifications, as far as I am aware. It also felt that because there was no clear breakthrough, the focus shifted towards there being something more complex at play, rather than considering that the approach itself might not have been the right fit for him.

I have taken some time before leaving this review, as I am mindful of the impact of negative feedback and wanted to be fair. Annette comes across as a good person, is clearly well intentioned and there were some helpful moments. However, when it comes to something as important as a young person’s confidence and wellbeing, I do think it is important that reviews reflect a full range of experiences so that other parents can make a properly informed decision as not every child would benefit from this type of coaching.

I approached Annette from Champs Academy, looking for support for my 10 year old daughter. She had been struggling with her confidence to the point where it was preventing her from trying/experiencing all the fun things available to her, in and out of school.
I was initially concerned how things would go over zoom, rather than face to face, but Annette put us at ease straight away and kept things flowing naturally.
Each session built on the next and I could see my daughter was really able to understand and utilise the tools that Annette shared with us.
6 weeks later and my daughter has made noticeable progress. We know we need to keep working and using the tools, but she has just signed up for an after school dance class, which is a massive achievement for her!
I can't recommend Annette enough and I am so grateful for the time we had with her.

We recently reached out to Annette at Champs Academy to help my 13 yr old daughter, as she was really struggling to making friends and lacked self confidence with was isolating her from her peers. Annette has been brilliant at building my daughters self confidence and at providing coping mechanisms. It's money well spent!

We sought Annette’s coaching for our 16 year old son who had experienced some bullying and difficulties with his peer group at school and lacked confidence to really make the most of his teen hood.
Annette has been brilliant. He was at first reluctant but after an initial chat with Annette he could really see the benefit in having another independent person to chat things through with and offer another perspective. His sessions have helped him open up more, and to be more reflective. He has grown in confidence over the course of her sessions and is making great strides socially which has been lovely to see. Whereas he seemed to have a barrier to arranging social things to develop friendships he now is overcoming this and has even started dating!
I would thoroughly recommend Annette’s coaching for any parent who’s concerned or worried about their teens confidence. She really has helped our son turn a corner and he is really enjoying life right now! Thank you Annette! I hope anyone thinking about using your services will pick up the phone and book in a session!
Best wishes and thank you for all your support over the past few months :-))

Thank you Annette for all your support for Evie. She started off a littler skeptical, but as each week progressed we could see the difference in her attitude- she noticed this too. She found you so easy to talk too and often shared with me what she said to you and what advice you had given - showing such maturity and reflection in our chats. She has come a long way and I know she practices lots of the skills and techniques you have taught her. Thank you once again. Mary

We sought Annette’s help for my daughter Florence, who was struggling with friendships and anxiety. Florence really looked forward to her sessions and responded well to Annette’s advice. Most importantly, Annette identified that Florence might be neurodiverse, something I hadn’t noticed as there were no extreme behaviours. Further screening confirmed this. Thank you for your support. I would absolutely recommend Annette to other parents.

Our aim was to boost confidence for my 11-year-old so that they felt ready to go on a four-night school residential trip.

Annette is very professional and has a clear process of engagement and follow-up that makes everything transparent and reassuring for parents. Expectations are clear, communication is timely, and her approach is calm and supportive.

The sessions were 30 minutes each. I was initially unsure if that would be enough time, but for a child of 11 it’s just right. Annette makes excellent use of every minute — keeping the child’s thought process moving while ensuring they still feel heard and unhurried.

The real value of the coaching has come from my child’s perspective. While they sometimes resisted the idea of talking to someone after a day at school, they actually enjoyed every session and always came away feeling positive. When I asked how they thought the sessions helped, they said:

“They did help. I wouldn’t have gone on my trip without them. I don’t know what it is she does, but she helps me believe I can do things myself without you, Mum, if I need to.”

I was happy to hear this.

Annette was great, very kind, patient and professional. We asked for coaching for our 11 year old who was transitioning to secondary school, to help her confidence and communication skills. She has now been at her new school for a couple of weeks, she’s made numerous new friends, joined lots of after school clubs and even helped out as a student volunteer at an open evening, where she spoke to younger children and parents about how much she’s enjoying her new school. Annette’s approach is very tactful, with guidances and helpful advice for both the young person and parents! Thank you for all your help, we have seen impact that will support our daughter for years to come.

My son recently completed sessions with Annette at Champs Academy and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Annette really listened and took time to get to know my son, the sessions were engaging and fun. We have noticed a big change in my son, he is willing to speak up and try new things. He handles new challenges with a positive attitude. He’s proud of the progress he’s made too. I would highly recommend Champs Academy to any parent looking to help build their child’s self confidence and resilience. It has been such a positive experience!

Annette made such a difference in helping my daughter grow her confidence. She's a very approachable and compassionate coach and my daughter was looking forward to every session. THANK YOU

Annette, was just so approachable and just got it . She was able to give our daughter some very practical tools and achievable missions to help her find her confidence again .

My son understands his weaknesses better than before, and he is now equipped with positive tools to deal with different situations. His confidence has improved tremendously. He has a attitude to problem resolution.

We've seen a definite improvement in the areas our child has been working on. There's still work to be done, but Champs Academy has definitely helped us get over some of the hurdles we had all been struggling to help them get over.

A huge thank you, Annette, for helping us to navigate the teenage years with our daughter. Through weekly or fortnightly sessions, you gave our daughter a ‘toolkit’ to help build her confidence and self esteem, whilst offering wonderful guidance and advice to us as parents. It was amazing to see our daughter flourish socially and become much more confident to deal with friendships and school life.