Unleash your potential, live your best life
Hi, I am Diane Young and I would like to welcome you to Atawhai Coaching.
A bit about my background and coaching philosophy:
I emigrated to New Zealand from the UK in 2003 and lived and worked in Auckland for 15 years.
I have a degree in Psychology, postgraduate qualifications in Teaching and Health, plus over 30 years experience of working with adults and children.
I qualifed as a Lifecoach and NLP practitioner in 2017 before relocating to Atawhai, Nelson.
I believe in coaching from a place of kindness and compassion, with a focus on client well-being, health and personal growth.
Positive Psychology Coaching (PPC) enables clients to achieve personal goals, unleash their potential and live their best life.
“Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living” (Peterson, 2008).
Positive Psychology Coaching:
- identifies and leverages a client's strengths and positive qualities rather than focusing on their weaknesses.
- utilises scientifically proven techniques such as gratitude exercises, mindfulness practices, and goal-setting strategies, to promote positive change.
- aims to improve overall wellbeing by addressing areas like health, work, and personal relationships.
- helps clients set clear, meaningful goals and develop plans to achieve them.
- involves a collaborative partnership between the coach and the client, where the client takes an active role in the process
Benefits of Positive Psychology Coaching:
- helps individuals experience greater happiness, life satisfaction, and resilience.
- leverageing strengths and building confidence, can lead to improved performance in various areas of life.
- enables clients to gain a deeper understanding of their values, strengths, and limitations, leading to enhanced self awareness.
- focussing on positive emotions and strengths, can help individuals manage stress and anxiety more effectively.
- equips clients with the tools and evidence based strategies to cope with challenges and bounce back from setbacks.
Personal Coaching
In person or virtual coaching can help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be by applying the science of positive psychology.
Whether you are looking to improve work/life balance, increase self-confidence or find clarity around your next goal, coaching can unlock and engage your inner potential.
Through a strengths-based and supportive partnership coaching can help navigate, stretch, inspire and catalyse.
Psychology coaching can also help clients manage change and life transitions, such as preparation for and adjustment to parenthood. Birth afterthoughts coaching provides a safe space for reflection and debriefing following childbirth experiences.
Professional Development
Psychology coaching can also elevate your career and leadership skills by using tailored strategies to enhance your performance, communication, and overall success in the workplace.
Team Workshops
Psychology coaching can strengthen team dynamics and foster a positive work environment with engaging team workshops. Using proven methods to improve collaboration, communication, and overall team performance.
Online Resources
Access valuable tools and resources to support your ongoing growth and development. Our online platform Quenza provides a convenient way to continue learning and applying positive psychology principles in your daily life.
Positive Psychology & Art Coaching
This approach encourages creativity, self-expression and promotes confidence, enabling clients to explore their own artistic vision, and connect this to their personal or professional goals. Art coaching can also incorporate mindfulness practices to help with relaxation and focus.
Art coaching programmes are available for adults and children please enquire below.
Transforming lives through positive psychology
Atawhai Coaching is dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to thrive. Discover how positive psychology-based coaching can help you unlock your full potential, achieve lasting success and create the life of your dreams.