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Growth Mindset. Strengthen Confidence. Lead with Gratitude.
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Growing Goodness
WITH ATHLETES
We created Bet On YOU Mentality to fill the gap most athletes don't even know exists: The mental game. Bet On YOU Mentality is a mindset movement. We train athletes through 3 core pillars:
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Develop Mental Strength
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Compete with Confidence
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Lead with Unshakable Self-Belief
The Growing Goodness
PROJECT
The Growing Goodness Project is a movement to help the next generation discover what matters most:
Kindness. Gratitude. Service. Positive Self-Talk.
We partner with schools to help students and teachers begin each day with the right mindset, something students need now more than ever, as mental health challenges continue to rise.
Our Story
Our Story
A Simple Seed was born from a deeply personal moment during our daughter’s life-saving surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital. At the time, my mind was in a dark place, overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty. I realized that starting each morning with intention by practicing gratitude, reflection, and self-talk helped me center my mind and find calm.
In that moment, I understood the incredible power we all hold to shape our mindset and our lives. I knew this power had changed my life and that it could be an incredible gift for kids, helping them learn how to use their minds to become the best version of themselves, spread kindness, and shift their perspective.
Our mission is to help kids start their day right through a simple 5-minute journal that sets a positive tone for each morning. It teaches essential character values, builds resilience, fosters a growth mindset, and encourages gratitude while empowering children to navigate challenges with confidence, empathy, and inner strength.
A Nationally Recognized Mission
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Katie Wood
Speaking
Best Selling Author
Speaker
Mom of 4
Fire Wife
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Navigating the Storms of Life With
grace & gratitude
Taking the listener along on a deeply personal and relatable story of a time in our life while I was in a very dark place, we explore the journey of how I managed to emerge on the other end. The goal is to remind your audience that life is a continuous cycle of ups and downs, and the key to navigating the "downs" is shifting your focus toward gratitude and cultivating a positive mindset. When you do, everything begins to change. The audience will experience an entertaining and inspiring story of running the 2018 Boston Marathon in a monsoon, one of the worst weather conditions in Marathon history. I ran in honor of the hospital that saved my daughter’s life, and along the way, I share valuable lessons learned at each mile marker. The narrative explores themes such as letting go of expectations, embracing the blisters, maintaining the right energy, conquering your "heartbreak hill," surrounding yourself with the right people, and finding joy in the journey, no matter what it is you're pursuing.
Key Takeaways
From the Talk Include:
1 Changing Your Perspective
When you can't change your situation, the only thing you can control is your perspective and attitude toward it.
2 Embracing Life's Journey
Life is meant to be an up-and-down journey. Gratitude, a positive attitude, and intentionality are essential tools to help you through the tough moments.
3 Finding JOY in the JOurneY
Find joy in the journey, even during difficult times, with science-backed tools to help you shift your perspective.
Hear From Those Who've Transformed Their Lives
"Katie delivered her message with authenticity and humor while encouraging her audience to embrace the notion of GRATITUDE as an essential ingredient for a positive and fulfilling life."
Jill LaPoint
Senior Athletic Director | Providence College
"This speech was authentic and fierce!"
James Coulter
Billionaire Investment Manager
"I walked away with a renewed perspective that will leave a lasting impact on my life. Katie is one of the best communicators I’ve been around with a genuine heart of gold."
Tim Storey
Life Coach & Mentor to Oprah