Hi, I’m Joy
Eight years into my 25-year teaching journey, I was introduced to Positive Discipline and Positive Psychology.
Little did I know at that time, I would encounter two philosophies that would not only transform my classroom but also my belief systems, and ultimately, my life.
My Why
To make the world a better place through education. To give people the tools they need to not only survive, but to thrive in today’s world. To make sure that every child (and adult) feels a sense of belonging and significance, so that the next generation of leaders will create a better world for all of us.
I’m an Emotional Architect
I deliver workshops and create educational tools to help parents and educators design a healthy emotional blueprint for each child. Because ALL children deserve a strong emotional foundation from which to thrive.
With 25+ years of experience in education and wellbeing, as a teacher, trainer, author, and speaker; I have devoted my life to making the world a better place through education.
With my combined passion and experience in education, professional development, and wellness I am able to offer a comprehensive look into the modern world of parenting, relationships, and personal and professional development.
My Purpose
I am driven by people and purpose. For as long as I can remember I have had an ability to connect with people and share my passion for wellbeing. It is when I see that spark of passion ignite in a student or adult that I am teaching that I know I am fulfilling my own purpose to help create a world in which everyone will flourish.
I believe in being authentic, living my purpose, contributing to a better world and that anything is possible when we become the best versions of ourselves. I have always believed that the social-emotional wellbeing of an individual is the most important aspect of our health and happiness. Therefore all of my endeavours: founding Positive Discipline UK, co-founding iGROWco, creating SEEDS Institute, and co-authoring Positive Discipline for Today's Busy (& Overwhelmed) Parent have all been created ‘through the lens’ of developing the whole person.
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Our Approach
From its roots Positive Discipline UK has been dedicated to empowering parents, educators, and school leaders through a positive approach based on mutual respect and encouragement. Our journey has now bloomed into finding Joy in all areas of our life!
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH JOY!
This targeted Positive Discipline guide gives parents the tools to parent effectively without sacrificing their well-being or giving up on their life goals. Instead of creating unachievable expectations, parents will learn how to play to their strengths at work and at home.
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Experience firsthand how our interactive workshops are shaping schools, leaders, and families, and become the driving force for positive change in your own parenting and educational journey.
Meet Our Team
With her degree from Business and Management School, along with working in many countries throughout the world, Karine is passionate about helping people unleash their potential, especially parents, teachers and school leaders.
As a certified Positive Discipline Trainer Karine provides services for training agencies, companies, and educational institutions. These approaches, available for groups or individuals, enhance communication and cooperation, whilst increasing motivation and self-belief. Karine is bilingual French and English and resides is London, UK.
Kristina is an author, artist and coach. Kristina’s second co-authored book, Positive Discipline for Today’s Busy (& Overwhelmed) Parent, was published by Harmony Books NYC, in September 2018. Her first co-authored book, 101 Days to Make a Change (Crown House UK 2011) was nominated at the 2012 People's Book Prize in two categories, Best Non-Fiction and Best Debut Writer.
She is a highly sought after coach specializing in leadership, communication and personal impact, and has developed and run training for adults for over 20 years across Europe and the US.
As a child of an army doctor Aerian experienced many different countries and cultures from an early age and continued her travels with her own family in South Africa, USA and Hong Kong.
Since returning to the UK twenty years ago, Aerian has worked at the American School in London (ASL) as the lower school (primary school) counsellor. A great deal of her work at ASL has involved working very closely with children and their families.
It was at ASL just over seven years ago that she was introduced to Positive Discipline. It immediately resonated with the way she worked and with the way she had been raising her own two children. Positive Discipline has formed the essential basis for both her work and family approach ever since.
Aerian is grandmother to two [and counting] gorgeous toddlers!
