Clare McKenna – the heart behind Sprout Wings Coaching and your new go-to for turning life’s messes into magical breakthroughs. A former UK primary teacher turned compassion-fueled CBT coach in Ras Al Khaimah, Clare is on a mission to help kids and adults sprout their wings and fly past their fears. From mental health tips to her secret love for Flamingo Beach strolls, hit play to feel empowered, inspired, and totally uplifted.
Interview Highlights
🎒 From Classroom to Coaching: After 15 years of shaping young minds as a primary teacher, Clare followed her heart (and a serious compassion compass) to launch Sprout Wings Coaching.
🌈 CBT with a Twist of Kindness: Her approach isn’t just talk therapy—it’s compassion-infused CBT that builds self-esteem, rewires negative thoughts, and promotes healing in both adults and children.
🏖️ Flamingo Beach = Happy Place: Cla’s go-to RAK vibe? Morning beach walks followed by coffee pitstops—preferably with the sea breeze and zero work emails.
🧗♀️ Mountains Over Malls: She might skip the zipline (fair enough), but Clare’s a Jebel Jais fan through and through—especially for sledding adventures with her son.
👩🏫 Giving Back to Teachers: With free vision-board workshops and group sessions, she’s helping fellow educators find balance, joy, and a little clarity on the side.
💚 Compassion is Her Superpower: Her passion project is all about building self-kindness before anything else—because real change starts from within (and maybe with a few cute vision board stickers).
🎉 Shoutout to WOW-RAK: Clare’s a fan of WOW-RAK’s social updates and recommends it to every newcomer looking to unlock the best of Ras Al Khaimah living.
Pull out quotes
“Compassion is my passion—and it’s the first step to healing.”
“You’ll never be short of a cheerleader in RAK—especially if you’re a woman.”
“My job isn’t to fix people. It’s to help them realize they’ve had wings all along.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
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