Leadership Starts with better decisons
Welcome
For more than a decade, I’ve helped students nationwide understand a simple decision-making framework they can use in school and in life. Through Anatoliah, students learn how focus shapes self-talk, self-talk impacts emotions, and emotions influence decisions.
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Focus → Self-Talk → Emotions → Decisions​​
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Anatoliah was inspired by the ancient region of Anatolia, where some of the earliest mirrors were crafted. The name reflects the central idea behind this experience: helping students look inward so they can make better decisions outward.
Founder
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I’m Chelo, founder of The Anatoliah Experience. Since 2012, I’ve worked with students through a message centered on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and decision-making. Anatoliah was created to give middle school students a simple framework they can actually remember, apply, and carry into daily life.
After studying business at Berklee and working in corporate finance for over a decade, I drew on my creative talents and real-world experience to create Anatoliah—an experience that goes beyond motivation.
Best fit for
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The Anatoliah Experience is designed for middle school students and works especially well in the following settings:​
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Leadership classes
Mentoring groups
AVID students
Student government
SEL leadership groups
Small grade-level student experiences
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​What students
walk away with
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A practical framework for understanding how thoughts and emotions influence decisions
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Greater self-awareness in peer-pressure and high-emotion situations
Stronger emotional control and personal accountability
Leadership habits that support a healthier school culture
A shared language students and staff can reinforce after the session
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Program Snapshot:
Audience:
Middle school students
Group Size:
30–90 students per session
Length:
45 minutes
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Style:
Interactive, relatable, and age-appropriate
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Fit:
Designed to work within the school day with minimal disruption
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"Anatoliah is particularly beneficial in a middle school, where students navigate crucial personal and academic development stages."​​​​
- Principal Floyd @ Robinswood Middle School, Orlando, FL
Bring The Anatoliah Experience to Your Students.
If you’re looking for a structured, age-appropriate student experience that helps strengthen decision-making, leadership, and school culture, I’d love to connect.