Welcome To The school of life
About us
TSOL offers services for individuals of all ages, starting from as young as six years old. Our programs are now accessible both in person and online.
tracey Pinder
Tracey, founder and owner of The School of Life, created the platform with a vision to help individuals unlock their full potential when they cannot do so alone.
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We are dedicated to promoting mental wellness for everyone, offering support and guidance through our Life Skills Coaches to help individuals thrive in all aspects of life
Coaches
A Life Skills Coach facilitates change using tried and trusted emotional intelligence skills, life skills, tools, and techniques to empower their clients in a caring, supportive, and inspiring environment.
Counsellors
Counselling is a form of ‘talk therapy’. It involves individuals, couples, or families meeting with a trained professional counsellor to discuss issues and problems they are facing in their lives. Professional counselling is confidential and non-judgmental.
Merchandise
Coming Soon in 2025
About Tracey
Tracey, founder of The School of Life, created the platform to help individuals reach their full potential. With over 20 years in counseling, life skills, neurodiversity, and wellness, she has trained more than 70 life skills coaches and worked alongside the late Dr. Shabeer Jeeva, a respected neurodiversity specialist.
Trading hours
M-S: 7am – 6pm
address
1134 Papyrus St, Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, 1709
Phone
(+27) 083 266 3955
Upcoming Events
Join our online support groups
This is a FREE online support group meeting for parents or individuals who are neurodivergent or interested in learning more about neurodiversity. This support group meeting is hosted by Tracey and neurodiverse coaches from The School of Life. Tracey is neurodiverse herself, so she understands it well. Every month, we have a new topic or skill that relates to neurodiversity.
Keep your calendar updated with our latest events.
Certified Life Skills Coaching Course
Advance your career and personal growth with our comprehensive program designed to equip you with transformative skills.
Develop essential life skills, gain expertise to coach others effectively, and master strategies for personal and professional development.
Enrol today to empower yourself and inspire success in others!
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What Is Skills Life Coaching?
Life Skills Coaching is a type of coaching that focuses on equipping individuals with practical skills, strategies, and tools to navigate various aspects of life effectively. The goal is to empower clients to improve their quality of life, achieve personal or professional goals, and address challenges with confidence and resilience.
Key Features of Life Skills Coaching:
Practical Focus
It emphasizes developing skills that are directly applicable to everyday situations, such as communication, time management, emotional regulation, and problem-solving.
Personal Growth
Life Skills Coaching helps individuals enhance self-awareness, build confidence, and foster personal growth to handle life’s challenges better.
Goal-Oriented
Coaches work with clients to set and achieve specific, actionable goals, whether related to relationships, career, health, or personal development.
Customized Approach
Sessions are tailored to each client’s unique needs, strengths, and challenges, ensuring relevant and impactful coaching.
Empowerment
The focus is on helping clients take control of their lives, make informed decisions, and become self-reliant.
Supportive Relationship
Life Skills Coaches act as guides, mentors, and motivators, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their potential.
Life Skills Coaching
The School of Life offers services for individuals of all ages, starting from as young as six years old. Our programs are now accessible both in person and online.
How Life Skills Coaching Works
Assessment: The coach begins by assessing the client’s current skill levels, challenges, and goals.
Goal Setting: Together, the coach and client set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
Action Plan: The coach helps the client develop a personalized action plan to achieve these goals, often breaking them down into manageable steps.
Skill Development: Through various exercises, activities, and discussions, the coach works with the client to build and refine the necessary skills.
Support and Accountability: The coach provides ongoing support, encouragement, and accountability to help the client stay on track and make progress.
Review and Adjust: Regular reviews are conducted to assess progress, address any challenges, and adjust the plan as needed.
Who Can Benefit from Life Skills Coaching
Young Adults: Transitioning from school to work or independent living.
Professionals: Looking to improve work-life balance or advance their careers.
Individuals Facing Life Transitions: Such as a new job, relocation, or major life changes.
Anyone Seeking Personal Development: To enhance overall quality of life.
In summary, life skills coaching is a holistic approach to personal development aimed at equipping individuals with the tools they need to navigate and thrive in various aspects of their lives.
Benefits of Life Skills Coaching
Personal Growth: Individuals gain greater self-awareness and confidence.
Improved Relationships: Better communication and emotional intelligence lead to healthier interactions.
Enhanced Productivity: Effective time management and goal setting improve efficiency.
Better Stress Management: Learning to handle stress can improve overall well-being.
Financial Stability: Improved financial literacy leads to better financial decisions and stability.
These Skills Can Encompass a Wide Range of Areas, Including
Communication Skills: Enhancing the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in various contexts.
Time Management: Learning to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to balance different aspects of life.
Financial Literacy: Understanding and managing personal finances, including budgeting, saving, and investing.
Emotional Intelligence: Developing the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions as well as those of others.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Cultivating the skills to identify problems, generate solutions, and make informed decisions.
Stress Management: Learning techniques to handle stress and maintain mental well-being.
Interpersonal Relationships: Building and maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.
Career Development: Enhancing skills related to career planning, job searching, and professional growth.
Unlock Your Potential
Unlock your potential with our range of transformative courses. Each course is designed to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to overcome challenges and achieve personal and professional growth. Whether you’re seeking to improve mental health, develop life skills, or advance your career, our courses provide actionable insights and guidance.
Accountability Coaching
Building Responsibility and Driving Success
Set goals, stay focused, and take ownership of your personal and professional growth through this empowering course.
Addiction
Breaking Free: Empowering Recovery
Learn strategies to break the cycle of addiction, rebuild your life, and create lasting positive change.
Anger Management
Transforming Anger into Positive Action
Gain control of your emotions and channel anger into productive outcomes.
Anxiety
Finding Calm in Chaos
Overcome anxiety and regain control of your life with proven stress management techniques.
Assertiveness
The Art of Confident Communication
Learn to stand your ground with confidence while maintaining empathy and respect.
Accountability Coaching
Building Responsibility and Driving Success
Set goals, stay focused, and take ownership of your personal and professional growth through this empowering
Coping Skills
Building Resilience in a Changing World
Develop practical skills to manage life’s challenges with greater ease and confidence.
Depression
Pathways to Hope
Explore tools and techniques to manage depression and rediscover joy and purpose in life.
Grief and Loss
Healing Through Heartache
Find support and strategies for processing grief and adapting to life after loss.
Emotional Resilience
Bouncing Back Stronger
Learn how to weather life’s storms and emerge more resilient and empowered.
Mindsets
Empowered Thinking for Success Cultivate a positive mindset that drives motivation, success, and personal growth.
Mood Management
Master Your Emotions
Discover effective techniques to maintain balance and manage emotional fluctuations.
Self-Confidence
Step Into Your Power
Build unshakeable confidence to take on life’s challenges with conviction.
Self-Esteem
Rediscover Your Worth
Explore techniques to boost self-esteem and embrace your unique value.
Stress Management
Thriving Under Pressure
Learn to manage stress effectively and create a life of balance and peace.
Neurodiversity and Mental Health
ADHD
Understanding ADHD for Better Living
Learn practical ways to manage ADHD symptoms and thrive in daily life.
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Navigating Autism: Embrace the Spectrum
Enhance understanding and support for individuals with autism.
AuDHD
Dual Perspectives: Embracing ADHD and Autism
A course tailored to the unique needs of individuals with AuDHD.
Dyslexia
Unlocking Dyslexic Strengths
Harness the creative potential of dyslexia with supportive strategies.
Dyspraxia
Tools for Navigating Dyspraxia
Learn techniques to improve motor skills and boost confidence.
Dyscalculia
Numbers Made Simple
Overcome challenges with numbers and improve mathematical confidence.
Dysgraphia
Supporting Written Expression
Explore strategies to support individuals with dysgraphia in expressing their ideas.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Thriving in a Sensory World
Understand and support sensory needs to create a balanced environment.
Tourette Syndrome
Embracing Neurological Diversity
Learn about the complexities of Tourette syndrome and strategies for support.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Breaking the Cycle
Manage OCD with proven techniques and support for building resilience.
Corporate and Leadership Skills
Leadership Skills
Inspire, Lead, Succeed
Learn how to lead with confidence, inspire teams, and achieve organisational goals.
Mentorship
Guiding Growth and Development
Discover how to mentor effectively and inspire the next generation of leaders.
Creative Thinking Skills
Innovation Through Imagination
Learn to think outside the box and foster creativity in problem-solving.
SWOT Analysis
Strategic Insights for Success
Master the art of analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Corporate Coaching
Building High-Performance Teams
Empower employees to reach their full potential and improve workplace dynamics.
Train the Trainers
Teaching Others to Succeed
Gain the skills to train and guide others effectively in professional settings.
Wellness Practitioners / Consultants / HR
Life Skills and Personal Development
Change Management
Adapting to Change with Confidence
Develop strategies to navigate life’s transitions and embrace change with resilience.
Co-dependency
Breaking Free from Unhealthy Dynamics
Learn to build healthier, more balanced relationships with this empowering course.
Communication Skills
Speak Clearly, Listen Effectively
Master the art of effective communication to improve personal and professional relationships.
Confrontation and Courageous Conversations
Burning Conflict into Connection
Build confidence in handling difficult conversations and resolving conflicts effectively.
Organisational Skills
Streamline Your Life and Work
Learn practical methods to boost productivity and manage your time effectively.
Personal Brand Skills
Building a Brand That Reflects You
Discover how to craft a personal brand that aligns with your values and goals.
Presentation Skills
Engage and Inspire Your Audience
Gain the confidence to deliver impactful presentations that leave a lasting impression.
Procrastination
Breaking the Delay Habit
Identify the roots of procrastination and learn actionable techniques to overcome it.
Relationship Skills
Strengthening Bonds for a Lifetime
Develop tools to create meaningful and lasting connections with others.
Self-Management and Self-Motivation
Be Your Own Inspiration
Learn to stay focused, disciplined, and driven towards your personal goals.
Social Skills
Building Connections with Confidence
Improve your ability to interact with others in personal and professional settings.
Study Skills
Unlock Your Academic Potential
Master techniques for efficient and effective learning to excel in academics.
Time Management
Making Time Work for You
Learn how to prioritise tasks and manage your time to maximise productivity.
Emotional Intelligence Skills
Breaking the Delay Habit
Mastering Your Emotions
Develop the emotional intelligence needed for success in relationships and work.
Mindfulness
Finding Peace in the Present Moment
Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and enhance daily living.
Memory Skills
Unlock Your Mental Potential
Improve memory and cognitive function with proven techniques.
Life and Career Coaching
Life Skills Coaching Training Course
Equip Yourself to Empower Others
Gain the tools and certifications to guide others in personal growth.
Career Coaching
Achieving Career Success
Align your skills, passions, and goals to achieve professional fulfilment.
Business Coaching
Driving Growth and Innovation
Learn strategies to propel your business to new heights.
Corporate Coaching
Transforming Workplace Dynamics
Empower teams with skills for improved communication and collaboration.
Specialised Counselling Courses
Counselling: For Cancer Patients
Hope and Healing Through Connection
Support cancer patients and their families with tools to navigate emotional and physical challenges.
Counselling: All Types of Counselling
Compassionate Guidance for All Needs
Explore diverse counselling techniques to support clients in various life circumstances.
Counselling: Marriage/Relationship Counselling
Building Stronger Relationships
Learn strategies to help couples overcome challenges and strengthen their bonds.
Counselling: Trauma Counselling & Trauma Debriefing
Navigating Recovery with Care
Provide trauma survivors with tools to heal and regain control of their lives.
Health and Wellness
Health – Diet and Fitness
Creating a Healthy Lifestyle
Learn to adopt habits that promote physical and mental well-being.
Holistic Balance
Achieving Harmony in Life
Discover techniques to balance mind, body, and spirit for a fulfilling life.
Wellness Days
Rejuvenate and Recharge
Take a step back and prioritise well-being through structured wellness activities.
Professional Growth
One-on-One Coaching Sessions
Tailored Support for Your Journey
Receive personalised guidance to address your unique challenges and goals.
Topics of Skills Development
Building Expertise for Life
Explore diverse topics to expand your skills and grow personally and professionally.
Financial Management
Master Your Money
Learn to budget, save, and invest wisely for long-term financial stability.
Specialised Counselling Courses
Counselling: For Cancer Patients
Hope and Healing Through Connection
Support cancer patients and their families with tools to navigate emotional and physical challenges.
Counselling: All Types of Counselling
Compassionate Guidance for All Needs
Explore diverse counselling techniques to support clients in various life circumstances.
Counselling: Marriage/Relationship Counselling
Building Stronger Relationships
Learn strategies to help couples overcome challenges and strengthen their bonds.
Counselling: Trauma Counselling & Trauma Debriefing
Navigating Recovery with Care
Provide trauma survivors with tools to heal and regain control of their lives.
Workshops and Specialised Training
Parenting Neurodiverse Children
Empowering Parents
Gain practical insights and tools to support your neurodiverse child.
Teacher Training
Equipping Educators
Learn best practices for fostering inclusive classrooms.
Introduction to Neurodiversity
Understanding the Spectrum
Learn about neurodiversity and how to support individuals with unique abilities.
Courses and Workshops: Teachers Training
Empowering Educators with Insight
Equip educators with tools to foster inclusive and effective classrooms.
Specialised Counselling Courses
Counselling: For Cancer Patients
Hope and Healing Through Connection
Support cancer patients and their families with tools to navigate emotional and physical challenges.
Counselling: All Types of Counselling
Compassionate Guidance for All Needs
Explore diverse counselling techniques to support clients in various life circumstances.
Counselling: Marriage/Relationship Counselling
Building Stronger Relationships
Learn strategies to help couples overcome challenges and strengthen their bonds.
Counselling: Trauma Counselling & Trauma Debriefing
Navigating Recovery with Care
Provide trauma survivors with tools to heal and regain control of their lives.
Ready to start your growth journey
Reach out today to schedule your first appointment or to ask any questions about our services. We’re here to guide and support you towards a healthier, balanced life.
