Maria Wood-Smith, Empowerment Coach and Teen Empowerment Adviser
Maria Wood-Smith has been helping her students and clients build their self-confidence for over 26 years. Her passion for helping others came directly from her own struggles with low self-esteem and confidence in her early adulthood years. Using very specific strategies, she was able to realize and protect her self-worth, and her confidence began to soar.
“I am keenly aware of the despair that comes with feeling powerless. It can be overwhelming and make you feel like you’ll never get beyond it. But I’m also very aware of the hard work it takes to fight for your self-worth. I fought hard, and I won. I often tell my clients, young and old, that no one can “give” you self-confidence; you have to earn it yourself. I offer my guidance and support and follow up weekly or bi-weekly with a wrap-up email that includes action items so my clients can take control of and be accountable for their own happiness.”
Over the years, I have found these confidence-building strategies to work most effectively:
- Personal Inventory Questionnaire
- Posture and Confident Body Language Practice
- Self-esteem Worksheets and Journal
- Positive Affirmation Prompts
- Role Playing for younger students to practice empowered responses to unfavorable behavior from others.
- Interview Prep and Practice for all ages
- Social Savvy, Conversation Starters Manners and Etiquette
- Public Speaking Prep and Practice
- Health and Wellness Discussion and Practice
- The Power of Body Confidence
- Volunteer Opportunities
What types of private lessons are offered?
In-person, virtual, and private lessons can be scheduled for overall confidence-building, manners and social skills prep and practice, high-school and college interview preparation, public speaking practice, personal image consulting, pageant coaching, personal wardrobe assessment, and a variety of other customized topics. The goal of private lessons is to hone in on your needs and take the time and care to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Why take private lessons?
For kids and teens who may be too shy for a group setting or whose schedules are too full to accommodate weekly classes, private lessons can be an alternative to the Fearless Focus community programs offered at various South Shore community centers. Private lessons can also be used to supplement regular program classes for children who require some extra personal attention or who are preparing for a particular event.
If you’re heading to college or are a recent college graduate, private lessons will give you an added edge in the competitive work space. Adults of all ages can benefit from some one-on-one time to boost their self-confidence, sharpen presentation skills, brush up on interview skills, practice or fine-tune their professional presentation, or customize the lessons however they see fit.
How much are Private Lesson Consultations? $135.00
This initial 45-minute session is designed to create a personalized roadmap for success. During this time, Maria Wood-Smith meets with you—and your child or teen—to identify key areas for growth, such as confidence building, social communication, and the development of personal agency. We believe it is essential for students to feel empowered and take ownership of their own progress. By understanding their unique needs and fostering a sense of self-direction from the start, we ensure that every subsequent lesson is highly focused, effective, and tailored to deliver lasting results.
What is the cost for Private Lessons? $175/hr.
Do you offer preparation points and a follow-up summary to the lessons?
How do I sign up for private lessons?
Please contact our office at 774-454-8151 or email Maria at info@fearlessfocusprogram.com. Once you get in touch, we will discuss the specific goals you would like to achieve and how we can best support your progress. Private lessons are a significant investment in the future; we want you to feel 100% confident that we are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. Also, feel free to reach out via the form on our Contact page.
Call 774-454-8151 for a phone consultation and availability.
Private Lesson Package:
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Consultation in-person with owner Maria Wood-Smith to determine areas of concentration.
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Preparation and instruction email will be sent prior to first scheduled lesson.
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One-hour private lesson.
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Weekly or bi-weekly follow-up email with a summary and assessment of the lesson and action items for clients to complete by next lesson.
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When requested, 15-minute “check-ins” scheduled once a week to keep clients on track or to answer any questions regarding action items.
$175.00/hr
REGISTER NOW: CALL 774-454-8151
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