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iheart – Innate Health, Education and Resilience Training for Schools, Colleges, Sports Clubs and Community Groups

Prevention

Health

Education

As a human performance consultant and licensed iheart practitioner, based in Kent, UK, I help young people 1-2-1 or as a group in an education environment to feel well so that they do well.

I am delighted to team up with Iheart and deliver this amazing curriculum to ensure that schools, colleges, sports clubs, or community groups meet their RSHE learning requirements and responsibilities.

What is the iheart Curriculum?

A preventative mental health education programme for young people aged 10-18 delivered over the course of 11 group sessions. Built on a scaffolded approach to learning, each session has its own clear learning objective and a mix of interactive discussions, activities, self-reflections, summary slides, animations, videos and group exercises.

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How can this help your students and results?

Based on the iheart Impact & Outcomes Framework, we expect to see the following improvements in the lives of the young people we work with:

Resilience & Wellbeing, e.g. self-esteem, dealing with setbacks, coping skills.
Mental Health, e.g. anxiety, stress, depression, self-harm, addictive behaviours.
Motivation, e.g. progress, attendance, perseverance, problem-solving & attainment.

Behaviour, e.g. self-regulation, exclusions, disruption, anger, aggression.
Relationships, e.g. tolerance, respect for difference, teamwork, positive relationships with teachers, peers and family members.

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If you have any questions about the Iheart curriculum or would like to learn about the impact in schools who have already engaged in this revolutionary new intervention to enhance wellbeing and results.

Telephone: 020 3929 2000 or Email: denise@class-performance.com

What People Say About Working With Denise

Jack Pransky

Denise Holland is one of my best “students.” She is one of the few students I have asked to teach with me, and I was and remain very impressed with her presence, her knowledge, her wisdom, her feeling and her responsiveness. I would say anyone who works with Denise is in excellent hands.

Jack Pransky

Author - Someone Should Have Told Us (Simple Truths for Living Well)

Stuart Lancaster

I appreciate the support Denise gave me when I was transitioning into my new role at Leinster and helping me understand how to ‘free my mind!

Stuart Lancaster

Senior Coach Leinster Rugby – Former England Rugby Coach

Hannah Salem

I used to struggle to remain calm and confident in stressful situations, what others think of me, what would happen if I did something wrong? We are all capable of achieving, no part of our abilities is lacking! This programme has truly changed me for the best and is perfect during my final year of University.

Hannah Salem

Third Year Student - The University of Kent - Sports Therapy

Vicky Norman

Meeting Denise was perfect timing, written in the stars, foretold, whatever. My world was falling apart, my marriage had ended, my child was in serious trouble, and I was upping sticks and moving up North to run the biggest, most complex project of my career.
Four months later, my project is an astonishing success, my marriage is back on track, and best of all, my baby is coming back to me. I am different at work, at home, inside my head, and others can see it. The dark days aren’t dark any more because they don’t last, and the light days are far more frequent. Denise’s workj isn’t just amazing in the world of sport but any area of life.

Vicky Norman

Implementation Manager

Grayson Hart

I enjoyed speaking with Denise about the mind and performance. The conversations were very insightful and always had me challenging and questioning the status quo regarding mental performance. The critical pointer Denise gave was that our natural state is freedom of mind, clarity and potential. We don’t need to overexert the mind to find these states. Searching for them often leads us further into tension. I found this very relatable to direct experiences in life and sport.

Grayson Hart

Scotland International Rugby Player - London Scottish FC

Harriet Bonner-Leney

I enjoyed this course very much as it improved my shooting technique and accuracy dramatically. I learned that you do not have to be controlled by your negative thoughts because they are not you.

Harriet Bonner-Leney

Age 12

Lesley MacDonald

Denise has a tremendous understanding of how to achieve elite performance in sport. Her contagious enthusiasm is motivating and inspires you to the next level

Lesley MacDonald

Scotland National Netball Athlete (107 caps)

Matthew Roberts

I was fortunate enough to have a conversation with Denise when we met in America. It would be easy to accuse me of exaggeration or sensationalising by making the following statement, but I can only offer you the truth as I see it.

Matthew Roberts

England International High Jumper who came back from breaking his neck!

Mark Harris

I reached out to Denise when my world seemed to be falling apart. I had recently received a diagnosis of two different types of cancer; my son was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and had little time to live. I did not know how to process all of this, and my mental state spiralled! Within ten minutes of quiet time with Denise, I felt everything lifting from my shoulders and a feeling of calm settling in its place. Working with Denise has given me a deeper understanding and knowledge of the mind, it keeps me on a healthy path not only in general day-to-day life but as a life skill in my work environment and sport. Forever grateful to you, Denise.

Mark Harris

Senior Business Analyst and Golfer!

Nadia McMillian

I am so grateful to have worked with Denise, I used to float in and out of different moods and believed it was other things and situations causing them. Honestly, this understanding has changed my life.

Nadia McMillian

Third Year Student - The University of Kent, Sport and Exercise Science.

Amelia Davies

Denise’s new approach is great for teamwork, we don’t get upset with each other anywhere near as much, and get over disappointments quickly.

Amelia Davies

Third Year Student - The University of Kent, Sports and Excercise for Health

Floyd Woodrow MBE

Denise is impressive in her abilities by any standard. Her ability to teach and develop those around her, mark her out as someone with exceptional leadership and coaching skills. I constantly seek advice and counsel from her and trust her implicitly.

Floyd Woodrow MBE

Chairman and CEO of Chrysalis Worldwide

Adam Ashe

Denise has the skills and experience to wake people up to deeper knowledge about themselves. In the sporting arena, this knowledge happens to be crucially important.

Adam Ashe

Professional Rugby Player – Glasgow Warriors

Richard Pybus

Denise has been instrumental in my evolving understanding of the Three Principles and how they specifically apply in high-performance sport. Her insightful and intuitive way of working has challenged and deepened my fundamental understanding of all human performance. I’ll always be appreciative of her significant role in my development as a performance director and coach.

Richard Pybus

Founder & CEO Optimal Performance - Former Director of Cricket - West Indies Cricket Board

Charlie Harris

Before I took part in Denise’s Health and Well Being programme, I stressed in many situations; it would prevent me from taking part in different things. I now look at the situations holistically and not let thoughts prevent me from putting myself forward.

Charlie Harris

2nd-year student – The University of Greenwich – Forensic science with Criminology Student