Every Young Adult Needs a Life Coach!

That's a bold statement I know, but it's just true. Chris and I created Extraordinary Purpose for Teens & Young Adults for several reasons, seeing our own kids leaning into the teen years, coaching countless adult clients over the years and hearing them say "I wish I had done this work on myself when I was younger", and looking back at our own adolescence and young adulthood and seeing where a personal growth process like ours would have changed many decisions we both made along our journeys. 

Because the truth is, when we make big life decisions without knowing who we truly are and what's authentically important to us, we usually make them based on what other people tell us we should do, what culture is telling us to do and how to behave, and a lot of other resources outside of ourselves. This is exactly why most of the adult clients we coached came to us, there were aspects of their lives that became unbearable, they chose a career path that their well meaning parents or a professor told them they should take, they married their partner because it was just the next right thing to do, you know the list goes on. I'm sure you may be thinking of aspects of your own life where you know you would have chosen a different path, had you known yourself on a deeper level and acted from a place of confidence and empowerment rather than fear and uncertainty, which is what most young adults do at such a vulnerable stage of life. 

Young Adults are at such an amazing phase of their lives! They are coming out of the haze of adolescence, and quickly developing into thoughtful, more mindful individuals, and beginning to really prioritize their futures. This is such an opportune time for them to begin asking themselves some deeper question and learning more about themselves:

• What are my values, strengths, challenges, passions & curiosities? 
• What is my clear vision for my future?
• What are my meaningful goals and how can I reach them?
• What environments and people do I need to support me, lift me up, and motivate me?
• What self-care and routines will energize and empower me?
• How do I need to show up in my life and in the world to become the best version of myself?

These are questions that most young adults are not organically asking themselves, often are not asked in an educational setting, and don't usually want to discuss with their parents. Here at Extraordinary Purpose, we hold loving space, bold accountability, and deeply coach our young adults along their personal growth journeys, as they go through this process of overcoming their challenges and distractions, finding their voice, and become their own best friend and best version of themselves. This is how your child will discover their own individual, unique, and meaningful Life Path. 

If you're looking for a more meaningful and life changing gift this Holiday Season for your Young Adult - look no further:)