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At 2 Thrive Life Coaching we are passionate about helping teens and young adults take ownership of their lives and decisions.
Our Approach
Drawing on our experience and training, we coach and support our clients as they map out pathways that center them in joy and allow them to flourish.
We developed our coaching business utilizing practices which encourage our clients to explore and embrace their authentic selves while building on their individual values and talents.
Our Foundation
Creating engagement and excitement is the foundation of our coaching philosophy.
We ensure this by:
Using Positive Psychology Framework
Establishing Trusting Relationships
Focusing on the
Future
Encouraging Participation
Rooted in identifying and embracing individual values, character strengths and constructive behaviors, our methods help educate while also encouraging clients to find more passion and purpose in their lives.
Through meaningful, thought-provoking, and at times challenging conversations, we build confidential and trusting relationships that help our clients feel comfortable and free to explore their true selves.
Prioritizing continual self-reflection, specific goal setting, and enhanced decision making skills, we help ground clients and support them as they map out their future pathways to success.
Encouraging participation with fun, insightful activities and utilizing a user-friendly, dynamic online platform, our clients are energized and connected during the entire coaching process.
Who We Are
As former high school counselors with over 30 years of combined experience in education, we understand the myriad of challenges faced by today’s young people.
We wanted the opportunity to work with teens and young adults in a deeper, more meaningful and consistent way and so 2 Thrive was born!
Fran Dotson
Kelly Shanks
Certified Life Coach
Certified Life and Happiness Coach
“My approach combines deep listening with actionable strategies, empowering you to realize your full potential”
“I bring supportive accountability and enthusiasm to clients ready to reach new goals”
Get to Know Fran
With my experience as a counselor and teacher, I found the transition to coaching a natural fit. I believe the youth of today are motivated and purpose driven, but at times struggle with making decisions aligned with their true selves. Ultimately, I am committed to helping all my clients 2 Thrive in all areas and aspects of their lives! In addition to certifications in life and happiness coaching, I also am trained in mindfulness education. When not coaching, I love spending time with family and friends, reading, walking, and hanging out with my two dogs.
Fran completed her coaching certification through Visioneer Coaches, LLC and her Happiness coaching through Happiitude/Berkeley Well-Being Institute. She also is certified in Mindfulness Education and Practices for Schools.
Fran has a Master of Arts in School Counseling from Spalding University and a
Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University.
Get to Know Kelly
As a school psychologist, school counselor and now life coach, creating positive environments where young people feel supported and heard is especially important to me. I believe nurturing curiosity can empower them to pursue their goals with purpose and determination. My enthusiasm for working with young people began during my years as a dance and tumbling instructor and led me to a career in education. Today, I continue to follow that passion both through coaching and parenting my three children! Together, our family enjoys playing board games and travel, especially to Disney :)
Kelly completed her coaching certification through the Youth Coaching Institute, LLC.
She has a Specialist in School Psychology from Nicholls State University and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Louisville.
What Is Life Coaching?
“Unlocking people’s potential to maximize their own performance.
It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them.”
(Whitmore, 2009)
Coaches and therapists share a common goal- to enhance well-being and outcomes. Both provide safe places to be listened to and heard while offering non-judgmental support.
Coaching vs. Therapy
Coaching
Therapy
- Present and Future Focused
- Solution Focused and Action Oriented
- Strengths-Based
- Facilitates the client’s progress, growth and resourcefulness
- Helps the client build competencies and develop their own solutions, no diagnosing or treating
- Past, Present and Future Focused
- Problem or Solution Focused, varies
- Can be strengths-based varies
- Viewed as the expert who treats patients, provides healing and direction
- Psychological testing, diagnosis and treatment
Adapted from YouthCoachingInstitute.com
Our Services and Programs
We offer individual coaching in four or eight session packages. Clients choose what areas they would like to be coached on and multiple topics can be covered. Sessions are typically 45-50 minutes each. In addition, we’ve developed signature programming which includes our specialized pathways and concentrated stepping stones.
Signature Pathways
charting your course
A focus on planning for college and/or career discovery
Navigating the Deep Waters of Life
A focus on finding and maintaining balance while building healthy habits
Anchoring Your Life In Positivity and Purpose
A focus on cultivating more joy and learning to thrive
12 Weekly One on One Coaching Sessions with topics and activities created specific to each signature program
Personalized digital journal for use during and between sessions
Ongoing communications and support using online platform
Personalized post coaching plan
Stepping Stone Programs
Concentrated six-session Stepping Stone programs centered on topics such as:
Transition to College
Self exploration
Time management and study skills
Positive mindset and practices
Decision making skills and methods
Feedback from our clients
“As someone who always tells themselves they’re gonna do something and sets unrealistic goals, I found this coaching program to hold me accountable and push me to achieve more than I thought I could.”
-Anna
“You helped me so much, and now that I am in college I still think about all that you’ve done for me and how much it’s impacted me.”
-Abby
Ready to book a free consultation?
Have more questions?
We’d love to hear from you!
Fran Dotson
502-791-7921
Kelly Shanks
502-791-7957