School Wellbeing Workshops

With childhood obesity rates reaching epidemic proportions, the solution lies not in surrender but in education. Parents are increasingly turning to schools to equip their children with essential life skills—skills that pave the way for a healthy, fulfilling future. In our fast-paced society, we're losing the opportunity to teach the fundamentals of good health, yet without it, reaching our potential becomes an uphill battle.

As a Nutrition and Health Coach, former world Ironwoman champion, and mother of two, I’m deeply committed to ensuring that everyone—young and old—has the tools and education needed to live their optimal life.

How I Can Help:

Group Workshops: Interactive sessions designed to educate children, parents, and staff on the principles of healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
Individual Mentoring: Personalized guidance for families and individuals to create sustainable health changes.
School and Corporate Well-Being Programs: Tailored initiatives to promote wellness among students and staff, empowering communities to prioritize health.

Why it Matters:
By equipping children with knowledge about healthy eating early in life, we’re setting them up for a lifetime of success—one nutritious choice at a time. Together, we can inspire the next generation to embrace wellness, achieve their potential, and thrive in every aspect of their lives.

Let’s work together to make health education a cornerstone of brighter futures.

Healthy habits start at a young age…

Through engaging and interactive workshops, I create a platform for open discussion while delivering vital education on how nutrition, sleep, and mindset impact overall health and success. Each session engages participants with practical knowledge and tools to make meaningful changes that support optimal learning and brain health.

Key Topics Include:

The Power of Nutrition:
- Understanding the role of nutrients in fueling the brain and body.
- Why cutting back on sugars, processed foods, and trans fats is essential for sustained energy and focus.
Optimizing Brain Function:
- Strategies to fuel the brain for peak learning performance and mental clarity.
The Link Between Mental Health, Nutrition, and Sleep:
- Exploring how poor dietary choices and lack of sleep impact mental well-being.
- Simple lifestyle shifts to improve mood and resilience.
Reframing Physical Exercise:
- Focusing on how movement makes us feel, rather than how it makes us look.
The Role of Quality Sleep:
- How sleep affects learning, decision-making, and long-term success.
Adopting a Growth Mindset:
- Embracing personal responsibility and continuous learning as the key to progress and fulfillment.

These topics foster optimal learning, mental clarity, and overall well-being.

Who Benefits?
This workshop is ideal for students, educators, and parents seeking to create healthier habits, boost cognitive function, and support a positive, growth-oriented mindset.

Let’s work together to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive—both in and out of the classroom.

GET TO KNOW

School workshops

I provide a wide range of workshops to inspire and empower individuals across all areas of life. Grounded in my four pillars of student success—mindset, exercise, sleep, and nutrition—I offer tailored sessions that address the diverse needs of students, parents, and staff.

Additional Workshop Topics:

Mental Preparation and Rehearsal for Success in Sport:
- Techniques for visualization, focus, and resilience to achieve peak performance and harness the power of the mind to overcome challenges and maintain motivation.
Specific Cooking Classes:
- Hands-on workshops showcasing easy, nutritious meals with tips for preparing meals that cater to various dietary needs and lifestyles.
Body Positivity Workshops:
- Encouraging self-acceptance and confidence, through promoting a healthy relationship with food, exercise, and body image.
Parent Workshops:
- Sessions tailored for parents, held during or after school hours, with practical advice on fostering a healthy home environment for their children.
Staff Well-Being Days:
- In-house, facilitated sessions designed to empower staff to prioritize their health, with focus on actionable strategies to integrate well-being into daily routines.

Why Choose These Workshops?
With a holistic, practical approach, these sessions are designed to:

Educate and inspire participants.
Provide tangible, sustainable strategies for long-term success.
Promote a culture of health, positivity, and teamwork.

Whether for students, parents, or staff, my workshops are flexible and customizable to suit specific needs and goals.

Let’s work together to create a healthier, more empowered community.

This dynamic workshop fosters meaningful discussion while providing practical tools and insights to inspire healthier habits and personal growth. Topics are presented in a light-hearted, engaging manner to encourage participation and resonate with even the most hesitant individuals.

Examples of Topics Discussed:

The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Well-Being:
- Why prioritizing mental health is essential for overall productivity and happiness. Introduction to stress management techniques that are simple yet impactful.
Challenging Mindsets and Habits:
- Recognizing resistance to change and addressing it with curiosity and openness, while developing a growth mindset to break through limiting beliefs.
Nutrition Essentials:
- What truly constitutes healthy eating, with hands-on cooking demonstrations and taste testing of easy, nutritious snacks and meals.
Breaking Unhealthy Patterns:
- Recognizing urges and reactions that fuel unhealthy habits.
- Harnessing neuroplasticity to rewire the brain for positive, sustainable changes, with strategies to create new "life scripts" for better outcomes at home and work.

Interactive Elements:

Each discussion includes questions guiding participants to reflect on their habits, challenges, and goals.
By the end of the session, attendees will have a personalized blueprint for actionable changes to improve their well-being.

Who Benefits?
This workshop is ideal for teams, groups, or individuals seeking practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance their physical and mental health

Let’s create a blueprint for positive transformation—together! 😉

“Hi Karla, I just wanted to say a huge thanks again for presenting at our student wellbeing day yesterday, it was such a successful day and I hope you recovered ok with maybe a paddle in the ocean… Hopefully, we can get you out to our school again sometime soon.” Queensland Academies

“Thanks, Karla, I’ve had great feedback from the staff about your session. Again many thanks and we hope to engage you again in the future.” Clover Hill State School