Ivy Watts

I recently had the privilege of working with Ivy developing a session for Women Coaches at the collegiate Divisions II & III level addressing mental health. Ivy’s presentation was truly enlightening. From the outset, she offered a well-rounded, compassionate perspective on a topic that's often overlooked or misunderstood. What stood out the most was Ivy’s ability to connect with the audience, offering both professional insights and practical strategies for managing mental health in daily life. There was a real emphasis on destigmatizing mental health struggles, and the tone was empathetic yet empowering. Ivy sharing her own struggles with mental health was a wonderful way of humanizing something that people go through and allowed for a deeper, personal connection with the coaches. I thought she did a wonderful job of empathizing with them and answering any questions that they had, while also giving them space to share their own stories. Her energy kept the room upbeat and positive in a space that can often feel heavy and daunting. Her insights were instrumental in a way that were not only relevant for coaches but could be implemented in all aspects of life. I highly recommend Ivy to help empower those around you and encourage you that it’s okay to talk about the hard things. WeCOACH will be using Ivy Watts Speaks again in the future!

Ivy did an amazing job as a guest speaker for our 400+ student-athletes. She is charismatic and passionate, and kept the attention of our large group. Her message about self-care, mental health, and human empowerment was done with clarity and gave our student-athletes tools to be mindful of their selves. I strongly recommend Ivy as a great person to share an important message with any group.

Ivy was fantastic!  This was beneficial to students as well as staff in attendance.  She provided a platform and safe space to begin talking about something which is, at times, a tough conversation to breach.  She gave us the opportunity to open the door for more conversation, support and reflection.  She is not only an inspiration, she inspired others to come forward and talk about their struggles and admit that sometimes we are not okay. I highly recommend bringing Ivy to your campus.  Her openness and honesty helped break down the stigma of mental health in our community.  Corning Community College and the Red Barons appreciate you Ivy and thank you for helping us to love ourselves enough to seek support and recognize when we need to reach out.

Ivy Watts has presented at Celldex twice. She is engaging and inspiring. The organization has been working to support employees through the stressors in our personal and professional environments. Ivy was the perfect resource to help our teams!

Coaches Presentation: Ivy’s presentation at the WeCOACH Boston Regional Workshop was truly impactful. Her authentic storytelling and practical insights resonated deeply, inspiring a renewed commitment to holistic coaching within our women coaches community. Her sincere dedication, evident in the Q&A session and her honest feedback, showcased a genuine connection with the audience. We value how her insights align seamlessly with our mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in coaching. Her tools are invaluable in helping coaches sustain impactful careers in coaching and we express our gratitude to Ivy for her bravery in sharing her story and wisdom, leaving a lasting mark on how to support the mental health of our student-athletes and sharing how coaches can make a difference.