Helping Students Thrive Under Pressure
Because students are more than their grades, their statistics, or their last performance.
Interactive workshops and student development experiences that build confidence, resilience, leadership, and emotional regulation.
Watch this 2-minute overview to learn how the B.E. BOLD Framework helps students build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills that last beyond the classroom.
Today’s students are navigating increased emotional dysregulation, negative self-talk, and identity confusion.
Schools need structured tools that strengthen emotional regulation, responsibility, and resilience from the inside out.
Why Schools Choose Kari
Meet Kari Ehmer
✔ West Point Graduate
✔ U.S. Army Veteran
✔ Former Division I Athlete
✔ 20+ Years of Coaching & Student Development Experience
✔ Practical, Interactive Student Learning Experiences
✔ Programs Customized to School Goals & Student Needs
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Kari Ehmer is a confidence and leadership speaker, West Point graduate, former Division I athlete, and U.S. Army veteran with more than 20 years of experience in coaching and student development.
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Her work combines practical mindset tools with real-world application to help students build confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and leadership skills that extend beyond the classroom.
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Kari partners closely with school leaders to ensure every experience aligns with student needs, academic priorities, and long-term culture goals.
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Students Learn How To:
✔ Manage pressure more effectively
✔ Build confidence that isn't tied to performance
✔ Bounce back from setbacks
✔ Develop stronger leadership skills
✔ Strengthen emotional regulation
✔ Take ownership of their choices
The B.E. BOLD Framework
The B.E. BOLD Confidence Framework
A structured approach to building student confidence and leadership.
B.E. BOLD encourages students to:
B – Build Their Mindset
E – Engage Their Inner Voice
B – Be In Control
O – Own Their Choices
L – Learn Through Failure
D – Declare Who They Are
Who Is This For?
Ideal For:
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Elementary Schools
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Middle Schools
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High Schools
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AVID Programs
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ASB & Student Leadership
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Athletic Programs & Teams
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SEL Initiatives
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Freshman Transition Programs
Observable Outcomes for Schools
Through interactive activities, discussion, and reflection, students learn how to:
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Improved emotional regulation
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Reduced negative self-talk
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Increased classroom participation
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Greater ownership and accountability
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Stronger communication skills
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Resilience under academic and athletic pressure
All content is adapted to be developmentally appropriate for elementary, middle, or high school students.
Ways to Partner
ALL programs and workshops are flexible and can be customized to meet your school’s needs.
Tier 1: Student Assembly Experience
A high-energy introduction to confidence, resilience, and leadership.
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Tier 2: Interactive Student Workshops
Hands-on learning that helps students apply the BE BOLD Framework.
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Tier 3: Multi-Session Student Programs
Ongoing development that creates lasting skill growth.
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Tier 4: School & District Partnerships
Comprehensive programming that supports students, staff, and families.
Alignment With School Priorities
This is not a motivational assembly.
It is a skills-based Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) experience designed to complement classroom instruction and school culture.
Schools partner with us because the training:
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Builds confidence through teachable, repeatable strategies
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Helps students recover faster from mistakes and setbacks
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Improves focus, self-talk, and emotional regulation
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Supports positive behavior and student engagement
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Aligns with SEL goals and academic readiness
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Students leave with tools they can use immediately—and language teachers can reinforce daily.
Teachers, Parents, and Students
Let's Talk About Your School
Let’s explore how we can strengthen confidence and culture in your school community.
Let's Connect!
657.217.4019