Why INSPIRE Matters
Many people know they want to live and lead with more purpose; they've read the books and listened to the podcasts. They know the concepts are important, but they're missing a framework that pulls things together.
INSPIRE fills that gap.
It's built on evidence-based practices in positive psychology that help you create genuine, lasting change in yourself and those you support. Through guided reflection and real-world application, you'll learn how to move from awareness to action and from intention to embodiment.
The INSPIRE Essentials Framework
Think of INSPIRE as your roadmap. Each stage builds on the last, guiding you from awareness to action, from intention to embodiment.
- I - Intention & Identity: Get clear on your values, energy, and direction.
- N - Nurturing Positivity: Build optimism, gratitude, and curiosity that last
- S - Strengths & Flow: Discover your unique strengths and learn how to live in flow
- P - People & Purpose: Strengthen relationships and create meaningful connections
- I - Integration & Resilience: Combine what you’ve learned to create balance, adaptability, and inner strength
- R - Reflect: Cultivate curiosity, awareness, and insight to understand growth and patterns
- E - Embody: Integrate learning, live intentionally, and bring your strengths and purpose into action
This is practical, hands-on learning. You’ll leave each module knowing what to do and how to do it, whether for yourself or others.
INSPIRE Essentials:
3 Months/12 Modules
INSPIRE Essentials™️ is your first step. This program dives into the science of well-being and provides practical strategies for living more intentionally. You'll explore positivity, engagement, strengths, and flow in ways that transform habits, mindset, and daily experiences.
You'll walk away with:
- Tools to strengthen resilience, focus, and optimism
- Practices that improve energy, motivation, and flow
- Skills to foster meaningful connections
- Confidence to apply evidence-based well-being strategies in real life
Perfect for anyone ready to realign, recharge, and bring clarity and intention to their personal or professional life.
INSPIRE Certification:
2-Month Extension
20 Modules
After Essentials, continue your journey with INSPIRE Certification. This program is designed for those who want to lead, coach, or teach others. You'll learn how to translate your growth into action, guide others, design experiences that build engagement and resilience, and create lasting impact.
Certification equips you to:
- Facilitate well-being practices in groups or teams
- Apply the INSPIRE Framework in practical, meaningful ways
- Lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose
- Make a measurable difference in the lives of others
You'll graduate ready to embody and share the science of flourishing in practical, authentic, and effective ways.
"Participating in the certification course has been a transformative experience, and much of that is thanks to Christy Smith’s guidance and insight. Her deep understanding of adolescent development and practical application of positive psychology made the course not only inspiring but immediately usable in my sixth-grade classroom.
At the heart of the experience was the relationship that was fostered amongst my colleagues under Christy’s intelligent and intuitive leadership. Her extensive experience as a classroom teacher and her breadth and depth of knowledge as a Positive Psychology practitioner were professionally and personally inspiring. From cultivating a positive mindset in students to identifying and nurturing their unique character strengths, each session was grounded in real classroom examples and supported with tools that actually work. Take a class with Christy...I'm certain you’ll feel better about yourself and your job!"
~Jodi Sabra, Radnor Middle School teacher, Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms; Library of Congress Ambassador
"I recently participated in a Positive Education professional development course facilitated by Christy Smith, and it was an outstanding experience. Christy's passion for wellbeing and education shines through in every session. She creates a warm, inclusive environment that encourages genuine reflection and practical application. Her deep knowledge, approachable style, and ability to connect theory with real-world teaching made the course both inspiring and immediately useful. I left feeling energized, supported, and better equipped to foster positivity and resilience in my students and myself."
~Caroline Way, The Shipley School, classroom teacher
“I just completed my certification with Christy, and she was a fantastic instructor. She kept me engaged throughout the different modules, taking the time during key moments to pause, reflect, and connect the content to personal experience. At times, we even found ourselves laughing when sharing our own stories, which made the learning experience feel authentic and refreshingly real. I left each day even more excited for the next session, eager to continue learning and growing. Her dedication and passion were evident in the way she empowered me to become the best version of myself, both in and out of the classroom. I am walking away with a wide range of strategies and techniques that I am excited to use to support the wellbeing of my students and my own children."
~Paula Farrell, The Shipley School, Lower School Coordinator of After-School Programs
