The application, parent conversation and Confidence Experience exist for one reason: so Annette genuinely understands what is happening, what has already been tried, and whether her approach is the right fit for your family.
In short: CHAMPS Academy Coaching follows four steps: a short application personally reviewed by Annette Du Bois, a private parent conversation if accepted, the CHAMPS Academy Confidence Experience for your child or teenager on Zoom, and then your decision with no obligation. Investment is discussed privately and transparently after the Confidence Experience, with no obligation to proceed. All coaching is delivered entirely online to families across the UK, USA, UAE and Europe.
For families Annette feels she may be able to help, the process follows four clear steps.
The application is not a simple enquiry form. It helps Annette build a genuine picture of your child or teenager before you ever speak. She reads every application personally and considers:
This is why we ask for more than a name and a phone number. The more Annette understands before you speak, the more useful that first conversation will be.
Tell Annette what’s happening →If Annette feels her approach could be appropriate for your child or teenager, she personally invites you to a private parent conversation. This is a genuine two-way discussion — not a sales call. She takes time to understand your child’s personality, the specific challenges they are facing, and what approaches have already been tried.
Not every application results in an invitation, and that is intentional. Annette only works with families where she believes her approach is appropriate and there is a genuine opportunity to help. If she does not feel that is the case, she will say so directly and, where possible, suggest more appropriate routes.
Your child or teenager is invited to the CHAMPS Academy Confidence Experience — a carefully structured first meeting with Annette on Zoom. It gives them the opportunity to meet her, experience how she works, try something practical, and establish whether coaching feels right for them.
Many young people who were nervous beforehand leave asking when they can start. There is no charge and no obligation.
After the Confidence Experience, Annette sends you a personal email with her feedback and, where appropriate, a personalised coaching package she would recommend for your child or teenager based on their specific needs. This includes the investment involved. You will already have seen the starting investment during the application process, so there are no unexpected surprises.
There is no pressure, no hard sell, and no obligation at any stage. Only you decide whether CHAMPS Academy is right for your family.
Once coaching begins, this is what a CHAMPS Academy programme involves — and why it is structured this way.
There is no generic programme handed to every young person. Coaching is structured around what Annette has learned from the application, the parent conversation and the Confidence Experience — and then adapted week by week as your child or teenager progresses.
Every coaching session is personally delivered by Annette, so your child or teenager benefits directly from her 20+ years of specialist experience.
Sessions are not simply about talking through what is wrong. Young people learn practical ways to handle the specific situations they are finding difficult — at school, at home and socially — and they begin using them straightaway.
Small, realistic actions help move what is discussed during coaching into everyday life. After every session, Annette sends coaching reminders with clear next steps using the CHAMPS A.I.R method™ (Action, Improve, Repeat).
Parents receive appropriate guidance on how to support progress at home. The aim is to help without adding pressure — knowing what to say, what not to say, and when to step back.
At the start of every programme, Annette establishes a baseline using a simple evaluation form. Progress is then measured against real changes in everyday life — not simply whether your child or teenager enjoyed speaking with her.
Complete the short application and Annette will review it personally. Places are limited and not every application is accepted.