tHE REGULATED TEACHER PROGRAM

Move from survival, stress and emotional exhaustion to calm, confident, regulated teaching. Learn practical tools to manage pressure, communicate with parents, protect your energy and rediscover your strength in the classroom.

Teacher Wellbeing

Communication with Parents & Colleagues

Classroom Confidence & Resilience

Ongoing Mentorship & Support

WHY EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM

NLP Life Coach, Teacher & Mentor: Lesley van Straaten

Practical Tools for Classroom and School-Life Pressure

This is not another motivational talk or tick-box CPD session. In a relaxed environment, teachers learn practical tools they can use immediately when the classroom feels overwhelming, a parent or colleague conversation becomes difficult, or the emotional load of teaching becomes too heavy.

  • Regulate stress before it becomes reaction
  • Use breathwork, anchoring and reframing in real moments
  • Stay calm when students, parents or pressures escalate
  • Build emotional strength that lasts beyond the training room

Built for Teachers Who Feel Overwhelmed and Possibly Undervalued

The Regulated Teacher meets educators where they really are at: tired, stretched, under pressure and often carrying far more than anyone sees. The program helps teachers reconnect with their confidence, identity, purpose and inner strength, and introduces them to skills and knowledge many have never encountered or experienced.

Professional Parent Communication Without Fear

Parent conversations can be one of the most stressful parts of teaching. This program gives educators a clear communication framework, skilled phrases and de-escalation tools so they can stay calm, professional and confident in all encounters.

Prepare for parent meetings with clarity and intention.

Respond without becoming reactive or defensive.

Use acquired language that lowers tension and accommodates mutual benefit.

Create stronger cooperation between teacher and parent.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE

“I finally had someone in my corner who understood the weight of leadership.”

This wasn’t coaching. It was partnership. I gained clarity, mental calm, and a level of strategic thinking that transformed both my leadership and my business.

Jonathan L., Founder & CEO

“This program changed how I make decisions - and how I see myself.”

The shift in confidence, emotional regulation, and executive presence was remarkable. I became a better leader, parent, partner, and human.

Elena S., Director of Operations

IS THE REGULATED TEACHER FOR YOU?

Created for educators who are ready to feel calm and strong, empowered with confidence.

Ideal Candidates:

Feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed or constantly “on edge”.

Want practical tools for staying calm under classroom / school pressure.

Need stronger boundaries and more confidence with parents and colleagues.

Are tired of generic, repetitive CPD that does not help in everyday life.

​Want to discover or reignite their identity, purpose and pride as an educator, and as a person.

Student Teachers or New Teachers at the outset of their Careers

This is not for you if:

You are looking for a once-off motivational talk with no practical follow-through.

You are unwilling to reflect honestly on your habits, beliefs and responses.

You want someone else to “fix” every difficult situation for you.

You are not willing to apply new tools between sessions

​You are looking for a quick fix rather than meaningful professional growth.

Launching Price

  • R1 000 per educator for a group booking of 5 or more educators
  • R2 000 for a single booking and less than 5 teachers
  • R1000 for a self-paying educator

What You Get

  • 4 Week Course once a week online
  • ​Recordings of Sessions 
  • 56 Page Manual
  • Certificate and CPD points on completion of 4 modules
  • Ongoing Mentoring

WHAT THE REGULATED TEACHER PROGRAM PROVIDES

A practical, structured pathway to help educators regulate pressure, build or rebuild confidence and show up with calm, professional strength in the moments that matter most.

Practical nervous-system regulation tools for stressful school days.

Breathwork, anchoring and reframing techniques for real-life pressure.

A personal toolkit for confidence, identity and resilience.

Emotional clarity and executive presence guidance.

Voice regulation and classroom-presence strategies.

Parent communication frameworks, skilled phrases and de-escalation tools.

​Reflection practices that help teachers reconnect with purpose, strengths and balance.

THIS IS FOR EDUCATORS WHO WANT TO FEEL CALM, STRONG AND IN CONTROL; COMPLETELY EMPOWERED, NOT JUST TEMPORARILY MOTIVATED.

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

“Thank you so much! It’s been amazing so far. I can’t believe that we have never been taught these tools before!”

“ I can honestly say if it hadn’t been for your zoom meetings and the support I felt from you, I might not have been brave enough to tackle this today ……because at the end of the day, who has been “on my side” in my own workplace? Where is the HR person in our schools? Who do teachers turn to? Who can we trust? Teachers need the guidance that you are offering. Thank you 😘 And, when you think you know it all you realize you are never too old to learn!.”

“ I thoroughly enjoyed last night's session, it was so motivating 🫶🏻.”

“ Thank you Les. I thoroughly enjoyed the session yesterday and you present really well. I didn’t realise how much I need this! 🫶🏻.”

“ Firstly, I want to say thank you so much for including me in your pilot programme! I know that I’m not a full time teacher yet but what I have learnt through the sessions has been invaluable. The practical tips you shared with us are ones I have used since my very first lesson this year. It is so easy to get lost in doubt and worry and all the others aspects of a classroom that you have to learn as a new teacher and having these tools has helped me stay calm throughout. I know that the value of the practical tips has already been highlighted but I wanted to highlight them again because it’s not something that I have been taught in my PGCE but is definitely something we should learn!
I think having the online sessions is a great way for people to connect both with you and other teachers. It’s been great to hear and learn from the stories shared too. In saying that, recording the sessions was also really helpful to also be able to refer back to them after the session.
Thank you again! I am so grateful for everything I have learned and to have learned it just as I am starting my teaching career!💛

READY TO FEEL CALM, STRONG AND IN CONTROL?

You do not need to carry the pressure of teaching alone. Take the next step toward practical support, stronger boundaries, greater confidence and tools you can use in the moments that matter most.

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