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G.L.O.W

GROUNDING | LIFE SKILLS | OWN YOUR POWER | WALK IN YOUR PURPOSE

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THE G.L.O.W. METHOD

The G.L.O.W. Method is a holistic, four-phase coaching framework designed for tweens and teens of all genders, combining deep self-reflection with practical life skills to ignite lasting confidence. It stands out because it goes beyond surface-level advice—guiding participants through a transformative journey that builds self-awareness, equips them with essential tools for resilience, enhances self-expression, and culminates in actionable goal-setting.

  • Groundwork (Self-Awareness & Mindset): We start by helping participants identify their strengths, values, and the roots of negative self-talk, setting the stage for a mindset shift toward positivity and self-belief.

  • Life Skills (Tools for Resilience & Growth): Here, practical strategies are introduced to navigate everyday challenges—from managing stress and peer pressure to building healthy relationships—ensuring they’re prepared for real-world situations.

  • Own Your Power (Confidence & Self-Expression): This phase focuses on empowering participants to assert themselves through effective communication, confident body language, and self-expression, encouraging them to show up authentically in every aspect of life.

  • Walk in Your Purpose (Goal Setting & Action Plan):Finally, the framework ties it all together by guiding participants to set clear, actionable goals and create a roadmap for sustained personal and professional growth.

What makes The G.L.O.W. Method truly unique is its comprehensive approach that blends inner work with external skill-building, all within a supportive and empowering environment where young people can develop confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self.

our founder

Founder, The G.L.O.W. Academy

Racquel Shepherd

Mindset Coach

M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Racquel Shepherd is a passionate mindset coach, mentor, and advocate on a mission to ignite the inner brilliance of tweens, teens, and young adults. Leveraging her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, she transformed traditional counseling into a dynamic coaching model that empowers young people to develop confidence, resilience, and life skills that last a lifetime.

 

Her signature G.L.O.W. Method—shaped by her own formative experiences and refined with research-backed strategies—provides a transformative roadmap for self-discovery, personal growth, and goal-setting. With a deep commitment to creating a safe, judgment-free community, Racquel helps individuals step into their full potential, embrace their unique strengths, and shine from the inside out.

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