Andrea Yankah

A framework is defined as “a system of rules, ideas, or beliefs that is used to plan or decide something” (Cambridge Dictionary).

The INTENT Framework is an evolving practical tool I am developing, based on my PhD research. Its purpose is to apply knowledge, evidence, and experience to nurture the unique potential of each child. Rooted in the concept of praxis—the intersection of reflection and action—it enables individuals to gain a critical understanding of the systems that shape their lived experiences. This understanding helps us implement structures that can drive true liberation.

This is a broad overview of the framework I use when working with parents, professionals, and organizations. I guide you through the framework and empower you to elevate your parenting or professional practice—while also enhancing your personal growth.

No matter your budget, we can collaborate. Simply book a 15-minute call with me to discuss.

Below is an outline of the INTENT Framework. In other sections, you’ll find examples of how I’ve applied it to my personal development, parenting, professional practice, and activism.

The INTENT Spiral

IDENTIFY

Inspired by Paulo Freire, the Brazilian revolutionary educator whose work was so powerful that Pedagogy of the Oppressed was banned in dictatorships (Kirylo, 2012), this stage invites us to envision an ideal future. Freire believed that a just society is achievable within our lifetime, but only if the oppressed understand the root of their oppression, work to dismantle those systems, and build new ones.
At this stage, you will define your vision: who you aim to become as a person, as a parent, the systems you would implement in your professional life, and how you would fight oppression effectively.

NEGOTIATE

THEORISE

EXECUTE

NEGOTIATE

TRANSMIT

No matter your budget, we can collaborate. Book a 15-minute consultation with me to discuss how we can work together.