I help you Own discomfort so it doesn’t own you!
Hi, I’m Cher! I love frothy coffee, traveling, sunshine, lifting weights, music, karaoke and life in general.
I love helping humans navigate the discomfort of life with practical, simple and accessible tools and strategies so they can show up in life more calm, confident and capable.
Listen, life's throwing us some serious curveballs. But guess what? Embracing the twists and turns isn't a bad thing—it's an opportunity for healing and growth. I believe we give way too much power to the discomfort and therefore miss out on a lot of joy, connection, success and more. I'm here to guide you towards turning those challenging moments into your secret sauce for experiencing more ease in work and life. Get ready to transform discomfort into your greatest superpower!
“I really appreciate how disarming Cher is while simultaneously encouraging accountability to ourselves and one another.”
Keynote Speaking
Could It Be Better? Five strategies to help you own discomfort so it doesn’t own you!
what people are saying about working with me
“This was one of the best courses I have taken in 12 years with the district. Very helpful information that I can apply with my students immediately!” - Kent School District, Meeting Kids Where They Are: Working with a diverse student population participant
"So many take aways that will not only help me in assisting my students, but will also continue to support me in my personal healing journey.” - NWPBIS Conference 2021 Trauma Informed Practices participant
"This has been the best session I have attended. Great information and I look forward to checking out all the resources provided. This would be a wonderful full day session to participate in. Cher did an awesome job presenting the info as well." - NWPBIS Conference 2021Trauma Informed Practices participant
"Presenter was awesome! The best! These are the lectures we need in our public schools and for family engagement. I'm learning a lot! Thank you." - NWPBIS Conference 2021Trauma Informed Practices participant
"Cher is very thorough in her presentation and provided great strategies to use." - NWPBIS Conference 2021Trauma Informed Practices participant
"Excellent information to utilize immediately in the classroom and virtual settings." - NWPBIS Conference 2021Trauma Informed Practices participant
“Amazing! I learned so much!” - Kent School District, Meeting Kids Where They Are: Working with a diverse student population participant
“Beyond important and valuable.” - Power of One volunteers, Shoreline, Meeting Kids Where They Are: Working with a diverse student population participants
“This training provided a helpful overview of important concepts with an introduction to skill-based practices to improve communication and self-care.” - Attorney, Washington Defenders Association, Cultivating Healthy Relationships & Wellness in the Law participant
"We asked Cher to tailor her presentation to different groups of classified employees so that each group could have a context to their understanding of trauma-informed practices as it relates to their work. Paraeducators and our transportation professionals were both impressed by Cher's ability to make the training real and usable for them. They walked away not only with a greater understanding of trauma-informed practices and their role as stewards of student trauma but also with skills that they can use in their respective jobs.” - Ken Collins, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Lake Stevens School District, Becoming Trauma Informed Participant
“I never really thought about student behavior from this perspective before. As I think about how I work with students with behavior issues, this information will be very helpful.” - Paraeducator, Lake Stevens School District, Becoming Trauma Informed Participant
“We have learned about Social-Emotional practices before but Cher explained it in much greater detail.” - Paraeducator, Lake Stevens School District, Becoming Trauma Informed Participant
“Wow, I get so wrapped up in driving my bus that I don't think about the home life that kids experience- Cher's presentation will help change that.” - Bus Driver, Lake Stevens School District, Becoming Trauma Informed Participant
“Thank you so much for providing such a relevant and informative training for the Power of One back-to-school orientation! I've heard from many of the volunteers regarding the training - all of it positive! Here are just a few of the comments I've received: This was a very helpful and professional presentation; The training presentation was excellent - practical and theoretical; Cher Anderton gave so much good counsel; I learned new information - loved the fidget "tools" and of course, the broad and deep level of information; Cher is a terrific speaker, knowledgeable and engaging. I couldn't agree more with all of these comments!” ~ Terry Monette, Power of One Program Coordinator
"The training that Cher Anderton delivered for our Natural Leaders was outstanding. Everything she did embodied mindfulness and compassion, from her thoughtful planning to her approachable delivery. During the training there was a delightful balance of Cher’s knowledge and space for the moms to share their own experiences. The activities were thought-provoking, engaging and of course fun. By the end everyone left feeling empowered as parents and ready to manage the stress that comes with it." ~ Washington Alliance for Better Schools
“I LOVE this workshop. Great tips, Great balance of movement, group work, and new learning. Fantastic way to start the day. Thank you for sharing your story and your knowledge.” ~ Managing Stress Participant
“This was the most practical self-care/stress management class I've taken! Really loved that you had us apply the concepts to a real scenario in our own lives. The concepts were not new to me, but are really challenging to actually apply. This was helpful to practice the actual application in a structured way.” ~ Managing Stress Participant
“I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop with Cher - I have been struggling as a first year teacher to find a way to manage and work through the strong emotions, the feeling of disillusionment, and the work load of my first year, and I feel that hearing the strategies and support from Cher during the workshop was very helpful. I felt I walked away with some tools and strategies in my pocket that I can try to use to help better my mental health and work life. Thank you so much for providing this workshop!” ~ Managing Stress Participant
“I would recommend this workshop to others. I thought it was research-based and new information and learning for most of the participants. Very original and well-thought out. I'm practicing setting boundaries and managing my expectations today and feeling better at work!” ~ Managing Stress Participant
“Your presentation is the most interesting and helpful I've heard in many years. Thank you. I hope you will consider doing more in the future.” ~ Managing Stress Participant
“Cher is a great presenter. She is organized, gives clear directions and information and helps everyone get comfortable quickly.” ~ Managing Stress Participant