Meet Your Coach:
Sami Alderin
Let me introduce myself….. I am Sami and I’m a proud mother of three amazing children (not so much children anymore)
A daughter and son in their early 20s and my youngest son aged 16. This year, my husband Jonas and I are celebrating 24 years of marriage—a journey filled with love, challenges, and growth.
My passion and experiences are the reasons for writing this course.
It all started almost 30 years ago when I gained my CIPD (Chartered Institute in Personnel Development) and worked for large blue-chip companies in Human Resources and then as a Recruitment Consultant.
Then 15 years ago, having realised this was not my calling, I decided to follow my childhood passion by coaching children in Speech and Drama and preparing them for LAMDA examinations (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts). Alongside this, I have been interview coaching children for 11+ (UK School entrance exams), speeches, scholarships, college & university interviews, and adults for executive position interview training and public speaking.
Additionally, I am currently working as a LAMDA teacher at a local private school—the same school I attended in senior school, bringing my journey full circle.
To date, I have had the privilege of teaching over 500 children and teens, guiding them to develop their confidence, communication skills, and self-belief. This extensive experience has deeply enriched my understanding of what it takes to empower young people and inspired me to create “The Act of Confidence.”
From a young age, I was fortunate to develop my confidence and communication skills through structured experiences. These early opportunities allowed me to thrive in interviews and public speaking situations as an adult. I believe that the skills I honed—such as clear communication, self-expression, and poise—are invaluable for any child. My aim is to help children build these same foundational skills, empowering them to approach challenges with confidence, whether in school, social settings, or future career opportunities.
These skills can be learned at a young age and become increasingly difficult to learn as an adult, as inhibitions have already set in.
I have a strong passion for coaching children and teens, helping them build confidence, self-belief, and self-awareness while applying ‘soft skills’ such as body language, verbal communication, conversational skills, emotional intelligence, speech, and so much more.
Why “The Act of Confidence”? Confidence is something we train, it is a learned practice, and it is often acted until perfected. Watching my own kids grow and face their unique challenges, I realised that confidence is a critical factor in their success and happiness. This inspired me to create a course that empowers parents with the knowledge and tools to help their children build strong self-esteem and resilience.
“The Act of Confidence” is a direct ‘one to one’ coaching course that has been created with the belief that every parent deserves the tools and support to help their children thrive. The course is designed to provide practical strategies and insights that your child or teen can implement in their daily life, making a positive impact on your child’s development.
So now you know more about me, you have an insight into why I have so much passion for teaching children and teens these skills and why I created my course, “The Act of Confidence.”
Thank you, and I hope your child gets the best out of my course!
Sami x
Amelie (UK)
I’ve worked with Sami for many years now and have always loved how she makes every aspect of coaching interesting and exciting to learn and practice.
Sami’s teaching has not only aided me in my performance skills but has allowed me to grow my confidence and has greatly increased my skills in communication. Since beginning my lessons I have noticed how much easier I find talking to adults and peers, when I was younger I lacked a lot of confidence and struggled to make friends, but now, largely thanks to Sami’s lessons, I not only find socialising easier but I enjoy it!
Thomas (Mum’s testimonial)
Enrolling my 8-year-old son in Sami’s coaching sessions was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I wanted him to develop new skills like public speaking, gain confidence, and improve his communication, and Sami exceeded all my expectations. She expertly nurtured these skills through creative and engaging exercises that made a real difference. I’ve seen a remarkable transformation in my son—his confidence and communication have soared. He even told me how much fun the sessions were, describing them as interactive, memory-boosting, and a great way to
step outside his comfort zone. The mindfulness relaxation exercises were his favourite! I couldn’t recommend Sami more highly as a wonderfully talented and skilful teacher.”
Emily (USA via Zoom)
Sami has an incredible gift for making learning fun, creative, and engaging. She truly understands children, and her passion for building confidence shines through in every session. My child's confidence has grown immensely thanks to her thoughtful approach. I highly recommend this course to any parent who wants to support their child in developing the skills and self-assurance needed to thrive as a confident adult. Sami’s course is a game-changer!
What You Will Learn: