We Have Some Wonderful Fans

Here is ECE, one of our beautiful SoulKids... She has attended many of our classes and here she is at a book reading in Kinokuniya Singapore with the founders of SoulKids, Vikas and Sally.

She even had her own book signed.

She is now excited to attend the SoulKids Class in April (21/22) - with the founders, Vikas and Sally.

Get ready Ece... It is going to be an AWESOME class ;)

We are so looking forward to seeing you soon!! Not many sleeps to go now ;)

SoulKids is Truly an Inspiration

We continue our series of interviews with SoulKids Mentors in training. Today we speak to Sherry, a passionate amazing woman who simply loves working with children.

Tell us a little bit about yourself

My name is Sherry Berg and I have worked in the design field for the past 20 odd years. Both my husband and I are from Canada but have enjoyed living in New Zealand and most recently here in Singapore.

While I enjoy my career, I found it was not fulfilling as much as working with people and seeing them excel in something they passionately enjoyed doing. Being a former ski instructor and racing coach, I loved teaching children and giving them the skills and confidence they needed to be a winner either as an individual or as a team. After many years of focussing only on my career, I realised I missed the personal fulfilment I gained in working with children and that being with kids made me feel young at heart. Through a friend who had taken the SoulKids training I felt a calling.

What do you like about your SoulKids Mentor Training?

While I first thought the SoulKids Mentor training was primarily on learning the aspects of teaching the SoulKids programme, it surprisingly has been the most influential course I have ever taken with respect to my own personal growth and reaching my life's goals.

I learn that every lesson a child is taught at SoulKids is as relevant and inspiring for parents, teachers, and especially for people who feel they are not attaining their life's goals or potential.

How has the training influenced you?

Being one of those people who felt I was not living to my life's fullest potential, the SoulKids Mentor training became my 'wake-up call' and re-affirmed my decision to take action and focus my skills once again in helping children be more happy and empowering with their lives.

After living overseas for several years, it has lessened the fear in starting over, making new friends, and finding a job. SoulKids training has further empowered me to see that taking affirmative action and having a positive attitude will allow me to make even further changes to reach my true purpose and happiness in life - this is the most valuable gift I have ever given myself!

What has been the most inspiring lesson so far?

Every lesson has been a revelation to me – the simplest of stories are the most powerful lessons towards achieving a meaningful and happy life. It is truly amazing how one lesson is very relevant to me one day and a few days later an encounter with a loved one, a friend or colleague will make me appreciate the valuable lesson learnt from another story. But the one that truly sticks with me is that anything I want to achieve in life- my goals and success at them – comes through one step at a time and to make sure you keep stepping in one direction and not many!!

How do you think the children will benefit from SK?

SoulKids gives one of the most treasured and enduring gifts a child will receive in their early lives – the essential 'life-skills' toolbox and the 'power supply' within them to passionately and responsibly build a life that is uniquely theirs.

Through stories that are universal in meaning, fun to learn, and easy to remember, a child gains respect for others, a higher self-esteem, and a strong foundation on which to build a happy, purposeful, and successful life.

The benefits in taking a SoulKids course are that children become more excited and empowered in taking ownership of their actions, their destiny, and their happiness. It gives them both roots to be a better and grounded person and wings to achieve their dreams.

Thanks Sherry – many children will go on to benefit by your wisdom and passion!

Welcome to the team! You are a delight to have on board!

Love and Gratitude

Sally

A SoulKids Mentor in training at SoulCentre Academy: Interview with Catelijne Botterweck

Tell us a little about yourself…

My name is Catelijne Botterweck, 33 years old and mother of 3 young kids. I gave up my career (temporarily) when we moved from Holland to Singapore in February 2009, and after the first year of enjoying the life of an expat wife, I felt the need to do something that really would give me fulfillment. I also realized that this period of my life could be much more meaningful if I would take more opportunities to personally grow, to get out of my comfort zone and do other and new things. Then my eye fell on SoulCentre and SoulKids Mentor training. Something triggered me, and the free talk was so inspiring that I just knew I had to go for it.

What do you like about SoulKids Mentor Training?

The SoulKids Mentor training is very inspiring. You learn more about yourself, about life, about relationships, about the role of a parent and much more. It gives you so many valuable life lessons. Positive thinking, taking your life in your own hands, becoming successful, being happy, really doing something with your life….in the end it’s all about how the mind works. I like every aspect of the training and as a bonus I got to know great new people. I can’t wait to work with kids or teenagers and helping them grow by learning all these life skills.

How has the training influenced you?

The SoulKids Mentor training influenced me first and foremost in making me think about my life and my goals. It made me realize that I have to live my life to the fullest and that whatever I’ll be is up to me! Of course, part of this life mission is to help my kids grow up to become healthy, happy and beloved people. But apart from that, I am still Catelijne with my own life goals. I was searching for personal growth, and I definitely found it with this training. Who would have thought a year ago that I would be on stage singing and dancing, writing articles, and studying again!

What has been the most inspiring lesson so far?

I must say that there are so many inspiring lessons in this training. There are many stories and they all have their own valuable lessons. What stays on the top of my mind is that the only reason that you are where you are right now, is you. Everything in your life has sprouted from your own mind. No one can keep you small, but yourself. No one can stop you from reaching your goal, but yourself. This really was my ‘kick in the butt’ to start taking action!

How do you think the children will benefit from SoulKids?

I think every child will benefit from the SoulKids training. I wish I knew all this wisdom when I was young. Then, I maybe would have made other decisions in what courses to take in high school, which study to choose, what type of job to take or what hobby’s to put more time in. In the SoulKids program, kids learn how to become successful and happy, how to make friends, to cooperate, to think positive about yourself and others. They understand where fears come from, how to overcome them, but above all; they learn that they are free to be whatever they want to be, and that they can reach their goals with the right mindset.

There are so many people in the world being bored or unhappy with their life. They don’t know how to change it, and just take their life for granted. Why chose for mediocrity if you can have excellence? Why choose to be unhappy if you also can choose to be happy? Why not start now and give your kids the right example? SoulKids is the way!

NEXT SOULKIDS COURSE TO BE HELD AT THE SOULCENTRE ACADEMY

June 9th and June 10th 2012

10.00am - 16.00pm

Due to overwhelming demand do NOT miss this opportunity!!

Back by popular demand, last chance to join Vikas and Sally for this amazing opportunity in 2012.

Give your children the best gift you can give!

Let your children experience the amazing transformational course "SoulKids" taking place 9th and 10th June 2012 at the SoulCentre Academy.

The course teaches life skills and builds on each child's unique strengths. Children come away with new strengths and confidence and really love the teachings!

This class is an amazing opportunity as it is taught by Vikas and Sally and a team of Mentors in training!

Seats are limited to allow one on one attention for the children... so book soon as the class is filling!

Contact - Zoe Russell, SoulKids Course Manager at soulkids@soulshop.org or tel (65) 9026 2030

Give your children the best gift you can give!

April classes are fully booked. Please contact Zoe Russell (Email: soulkids@soulshop.org or Hp: 9026 2030) for 9th and 10th June 2012 classes.

A powerful transformational program that develops a positive, balanced, self- assured and confident child, SoulKids® is specially designed for children from 6 to16 years (in age groups of 6-11 years and 12-16 years).

In SoulKids® essential life-skills such as independence, discipline, teamwork and self-awareness are imparted to children through playing leadership games, teamwork exercises, story-telling and adopting different roles during the experiential training.

During the SoulKids® training, children learn leadership skills, confidence, discipline and become aware of their unlimited potential. SoulKids® is highly enjoyable, fun and very powerful. Children who have attended SoulKids ® emerge as more confident, focused and happier individuals.

“I really liked the ac/vi/es you held, making me confident, cheerful and not to look down on myself. I‘m really looking forward to another SoulKids class. Most of all I really liked my mentors. Thank you – I know that I AM SPECIAL..”

“As a result of the workshop, my daughter expresses herself more confidently and makes a conscious effort to overcome her own fears and not to accept defeat in any sphere of her life...”

“I like the games and stories at SoulKids. It’s a very good environment to learn in. SoulKids ROXS!”

This program gives your child the keys to becoming the best, the happiest and the most successful person he or she can become.

In today’s fast paced society, SoulKids® is an essential tool to equip your child with.

Now in Schools!

Starting in the Oversea's Family School - TODAY!

Coming in May SoulKids® for Teens in the German European School Singapore

SoulKids® Grows Up and Goes Global