My Story
A Guide to Your Goals
Richard (Jamie) Talbot
UplyftEd Founder // Elite Academic Coach
Curriculum Specialist // Master Teacher
I am deeply committed to empowering students to harness the principles of cognitive science and mindfulness to enhance their learning capacity and enjoyment. My passion lies in providing dedicated support to students in science, math, and reading, with a specific focus on those who contend with anxiety.
How did UplyftEd come to be?
I experience anxiety. For years, I struggled without understanding what was happening. In school, I clenched my pencils tightly during assignments, often needing breaks to relieve the pain in my fingers. Tests left me drained and experiencing headaches while reading aloud in English class made my heart race in dread. Despite my good grades and athletic involvement, internally, I was battling a storm of emotions.
It wasn't until adulthood, when panic attacks became acute and frequent, that I connected these childhood symptoms to something more profound: Learning Anxiety. It took me two decades to recognize that my early struggles were a common issue often overlooked during our developmental years.
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UplyftEd embodies my mission to integrate mindfulness into learning for students of all ages. By prioritizing mindfulness, we aim to optimize growth potential while minimizing anxiety, ensuring every learner thrives.
Do you study inefficiently or seem to waste your own time?
Are you anxious when you take tests or have a time limit?
Do you lose sleep because of grades or expectations about your performance?
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As a master-level teacher, I focus on guiding individuals of all ages in integrating cognitive science, systems thinking, and mindfulness to redefine their purpose and achieve a harmonious balance between life and academic pursuits. Through my courses and coaching sessions, students will develop the ability to:
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Enhance their learning approach by gaining insights into their cognitive processes and understanding how people think, read, listen, and learn.
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Re-frame their sense of purpose by embracing the role of a proactive leader in their educational journey, fostering positive change.
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Establish healthy boundaries to maintain a balanced life and work dynamic, thereby reducing anxiety, preventing burnout, and empowering them to make a significant positive impact on others' lives.
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My coaching methodology encourages clients to engage both intellect and emotion, empowering them to cultivate a holistic approach to personal and academic growth.
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