About Celeste
I believe every successful performance begins with understanding the human behind it.
I’ve felt the pressure to perform.
I’ve compared myself to others.
I’ve faced rejection that forced me to rethink who I was and how I showed up.
That’s where I learned something important: talent alone isn’t enough. What sustains growth (especially when things get hard) is mindset, identity, and the ability to stay connected to the process when the outcome feels far away.
Education | Training | Credentials
M. Ed | Sport & Exercise Psychology
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Pursuing CMPC Certification through AASP
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Mindset Coach | College Dance Prep
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Former DI Athlete - Washington State University
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20+ Years Competitive Dance Experience
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Founding Practitioner Cohort | Athlete Wellness Collective
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B.S. | Psychology + Human Development
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Former Captain + Coach
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Creator of Mindset Behind the Milestone
M. Ed | Sport & Exercise Psychology 〰️ Pursuing CMPC Certification through AASP 〰️ Mindset Coach | College Dance Prep 〰️ Former DI Athlete - Washington State University 〰️ 20+ Years Competitive Dance Experience 〰️ Founding Practitioner Cohort | Athlete Wellness Collective 〰️ B.S. | Psychology + Human Development 〰️ Former Captain + Coach 〰️ Creator of Mindset Behind the Milestone
My Story
Dance shaped me. It taught me discipline, teamwork, how to pursue excellence. It also showed me how easy it is to get stuck in self-doubt, comparison, and pressure to be perfect.
During my undergraduate studies in Psychology, I discovered Sport Psychology and realized there truly was a whoel side of performance rarely talked about, knowing we utilize it every day.
I went on to earn my Master of Education in Sport and Exercise Psychology, the only dancer in my cohort. I’ve dedicated my career to providing the education, tools, and support I wish I had as a young performer.
After graduation I translated these skills to new personal goals, I ran my first half marathon and am currently training for number 5.
Today, I partner with performers, coaches, and teams to build confidence, resilience, and a healthy mindset that lasts.
Why Work With Me?
I Understand the Unseen Work
I come from an under-recognized sport where effort often outweighs recognition. That experience shaped how I see athletes… not just by results, but by the discipline, patience, and internal drive it takes to keep showing up. I understand what it’s like to care deeply, work quietly, and still wonder if it’s enough.
I See the Person Behind the Performance
Mindset Behind the Milestone isn’t just a series. It’s how I coach. I believe people perform better when they feel seen, understood, and valued beyond outcomes. My work centers the human side of performance, helping you build confidence, resilience, and clarity through every stage of the process.
Evidence-Based + Real-World Application
With a Master’s in Sport & Exercise Psychology and lived experience as a Division I athlete and captain, I bring evidence-based mental skills into real-world application. No fluff. No forcing positivity. Just practical tools you can use under pressure in sport, dance, and beyond.