Youth Performance & Emotional Intelligence

Empowering the Modern Teen to Navigate with Clarity.

Bridging the gap between academic pressure and psychological well-being. Through the Teen Toolkit and Bespoke Mentorship, I provide students with the somatic and cognitive tools to move from overwhelm to conscious performance.

LIVE Facilitation
Science-Backed
UK & SA Experience

The Reality

The Modern Teenager is
Hyper-Connected yet Deeply Overwhelmed.

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Digital Fragmentation

Constant notifications and social comparison have shortened attention spans and increased baseline anxiety. Learning to focus is no longer just a skill—it’s a survival mechanism.

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Academic & Social Weight

The pressure to perform—academically, on the sports field, and socially—is at an all-time high. Without tools to regulate, this pressure often manifests as burnout or withdrawal.

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Internal Reactivity

Teenagers often lack the vocabulary to describe their internal states. They react to their emotions rather than responding to them, leading to friction at home and at school.

"We aren't just looking for better grades; we are looking for a more grounded, self-aware human being who knows how to navigate their own mind."

The Curriculum of Self

Practical Tools for Inner Mastery

This isn't academic theory. These are the "user manuals" for the human mind that are rarely taught in traditional classrooms.

🧠 Neuro-Regulation

Understanding how the nervous system works to move out of 'Fight or Flight' and into a state of calm, focused performance during exams or trials.

🛡️ Somatic Boundaries

Learning to identify and communicate personal limits, helping them navigate peer pressure and social dynamics with confidence and integrity.

🎯 Attention Architecture

Rewiring the habit of digital distraction. We build the "concentration muscle" through proven mindfulness and sport-science techniques.

🤝 Authentic Relating

Moving beyond surface-level texting into real conversation. Improving the way they connect with family, teachers, and their wider social circle.

Internal Motivation

Organising their life around purpose rather than just "compliance." Helping them find the "why" behind their studies and long-term goals.

⚖️ Emotional Agility

The STOP-LOOK-GO method for processing difficult emotions like social anxiety, anger, or feeling "not good enough" without being consumed by them.

Ready to equip your teen with these life-long skills?

Let’s find the Right Path for your Teen →

Step One

Let’s find the Right Path for your Teen.

The first step is a 15-minute 1-on-1 Clarity Call. This is a dedicated space for us to discuss the specific challenges your teenager is facing and determine whether the structured Toolkit or Bespoke Mentorship is the better fit.

  • Identify current psychological or academic bottlenecks.
  • Understand the "STOP-LOOK-GO" methodology.
  • No obligation—just clarity on the way forward.

15-Min Clarity Call

Available via Zoom or Voice Call.

Book My Session

*Strictly for parents and guardians.

Prefer to email first?

nunes.yd@gmail.com

The Advantage

Developing the Psychological Foundation for Adulthood.

Traditional education focuses on what to think, but rarely on how to manage the machine that does the thinking.

My methodology bridges the gap between high-performance sport science and deep mindfulness. We don't just "talk about" problems; we build the somatic and cognitive capacity to handle them in real-time.

"If a student can regulate their nervous system before an exam or a high-pressure sports match, they have already won half the battle."

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Live Facilitation

This is not a pre-recorded course. It is a live, interactive mentorship that adapts to the teen's real-time needs.

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Science-Backed Tools

We use neuro-regulation and attention architecture techniques used by elite athletes and executives.

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Sustainable Results

We focus on "organising" the self—giving the teen a toolkit they will still be using in university and their future careers.

Yuri Nunes
Global Perspective International Educator

Meet the Mentor

Yuri Nunes

Qualified Educator | Sport Science & Mindfulness Expert

With a formal Teacher’s Qualification and a background in Sport Science, I’ve spent over a decade observing the diverse psychological landscapes of students across the globe.

My experience spans classrooms and high-pressure environments in Thailand, the Middle East, and South Africa. This international exposure has given me a unique vantage point on the universal challenges modern teens face: the gap between academic expectation and their actual capacity to regulate stress.

I don't just "teach" mindfulness; I facilitate a physiological transition. By combining pedagogical expertise with neuro-regulation techniques, I help teenagers move from a state of overwhelm to one of conscious response-ability, ensuring they have the tools to thrive in university and beyond.

Education Qualified Teacher
Experience Global Facilitation

Take the First Step

Ready to support your
teen's transition?

Whether you are ready to start the **Teen Toolkit** immediately or simply have a few questions about my approach, let’s connect. Choose the method that works best for you.

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Book a Free Call

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Call or WhatsApp

+27 72 389 4625
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Send an Email

nunes.yd@gmail.com