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The Happy Project Course
The Happy Project is a powerful self-growth journey designed to help people break free from old patterns, reconnect with who they truly are, and build a life that actually feels good from the inside out. It guides clients through understanding their emotions, healing the beliefs that keep them stuck, and creating daily habits that support confidence, authenticity, and genuine happiness. The program blends mindset work, emotional healing, and simple practical tools—helping people stop surviving and finally start living with clarity, purpose, and joy.
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I absolutely loved The Happy Project. Derick not only shared practical strategies like gratitude practice, daily affirmations, and cognitive tools such as “catch it, check it, change it,” but also explained the research behind each one and the subtle ways they can positively impact our lives. He made everything easy to understand and showed how these tools could start making a difference right away.
What stood out most was Derick himself – his passion, care, and engaging style created such a welcoming space. He encouraged us to connect with each other and share our experiences and insights, making the course feel truly personal and meaningful. I left feeling inspired and equipped with strategies I can continue to use every day.
This course offered more than I expected. It created a space where I felt safe to be honest, speak my truth, and recognize that I’m not alone in my struggles. The connection within the group was powerful, built on trust, shared experience, and genuine care.
Derick’s calm, intuitive guidance, along with the thoughtful questions and practical tools he provided, left a lasting impact. I walked away feeling more aligned with myself, more compassionate toward others, and equipped with real strategies I can continue to use.
You might be wondering...
Is this only for gay men?
My work is designed specifically with gay men in mind, because many of us grew up with subtle, repetitive shame that shaped how we show up today — people-pleasing, overthinking, performing, feeling “not enough.”
That said, shame isn’t unique to sexuality.
Anyone who learned early in life that it wasn’t safe to be fully themselves can benefit from this work. If my story and approach resonate with you, you’re welcome here.
How is this different from therapy?
Therapy often focuses on diagnosing and processing the past.
Coaching focuses on helping you understand your patterns, build self-trust, and actively create change in your life now.
Many clients do both. This work is practical, forward-moving, and centered on creating real-life shifts — not just insight.
What makes Unstuck & Unashamed different from other coaching programs?
This isn’t something I learned from a textbook.
It’s work I built from living it myself.
I know what it feels like to hide, perform, and feel “not enough” — and I also know what it takes to unlearn those patterns.
Unstuck & Unashamed isn’t quick fixes or mindset hacks.
It’s a deeper, guided process that gently helps you heal shame at the root so confidence feels natural and sustainable.
What’s included in Unstuck & Unashamed?
Unstuck & Unashamed is my deeper, guided 6-month experience — so the support is more immersive than standard 1:1 sessions.
Along with our biweekly coaching calls and structured workbook, you’ll have light check-in support between sessions via WhatsApp if something important comes up.
You’re never navigating big moments alone — while still building the independence and self-trust that creates lasting change.
(For standalone coaching sessions, support happens during our scheduled calls.)