“Coaching helped me discover who I am, create direction for my future, and build confidence in myself again. I finally feel excited about where my life is headed.”
— Mina, 21
If You're the Parent of a Young Adult, This May Feel Familiar...
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âś” They seem stuck, unmotivated, or unsure what's next
âś” They're struggling to find their people, build confidence, or feel like they belong
âś” College isn't going as hoped, or they're unsure about their major, career path, or future
âś” You know they're capable of more, but they don't seem to see it yet
And you find yourself wondering:
“Are they going to figure this out?”
“How do I help without pushing them away?”
We understand. We're parents too.
We've learned that lasting change rarely comes from more advice or pressure. It begins when young adults discover who they are, what they want, and how to move forward with confidence.
Schedule Your Discovery CallThe Extraordinary Purpose Framework
Discover Who You Are. Create Your Direction. Become Who You Want to Be.
Our life coaching for young adults and college students creates lasting change from the inside out, building confidence, direction, and ownership for what comes next.
Pillar 1: Self-Discovery & Identity
Discover who you are.
âś” Understand your strengths, values, passions, and what matters most
âś” Build confidence by understanding what makes you uniquely you
âś” Make better choices about relationships, college, career, and what's next
Know yourself. Find your path, your people, and your purpose.
 Pillar 2: Direction & Purpose
Create a vision for your future.
âś” Gain clarity around college, career, and life direction
âś” Discover majors, careers, internships, and opportunities that fit who you are
âś” Turn your vision into meaningful goals and a clear path forward
Know where you're going, why it matters, and what comes next.
  Pillar 3: Empowered Identity & Action
Become who you want to be.
âś” Build healthy habits, routines, and structure
âś” Strengthen focus, resilience, and consistent follow-through
âś” Develop greater confidence, ownership, and independence
Turn who you want to become into how you show up every day.
 From Overwhelmed in College to Confident, Connected & Thriving
"I was truly worried about my daughter's mental health. College was overwhelming, she wasn't making friends, and I felt helpless."
What changed:
âś” Found her people through a photography club
âś” Built healthy routines and started going to the gym
âś” Developed a close group of friends
âś” Rediscovered her confidence and sense of self
âś” Started feeling excited about her future again
"Amanda came to life in a way I hadn't seen since she was a kid. She laughed more, made close friends, started setting exciting goals, and became confident in who she is."
— Sarah M., ParentÂ
Read Sarah's full story
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Imagine Seeing Them Find Their Way Again.
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You start noticing the little things first. More confidence. More energy. More ownership. They're not suddenly going to have everything figured out, but they're beginning to believe in themselves and move forward.
âś” Taking more initiative and following through
âś” Feeling more confident, capable, and independent
âś” Finding direction around college, career, and what's next
âś” Building healthier habits, routines, and choices
âś” Making connections and beginning to find their people
âś” Taking chances and pursuing opportunities on their own
And maybe the biggest change of all...
You begin to see them becoming excited about who they are and where their life could go.
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Schedule Your Discovery CallSee What This Experience Looks Like in Real Life
Watch Bella share how coaching helped her build confidence, find direction, and create a future she's excited aboutÂ
A Coaching Experience Designed for Real-Life Change
Helping young adults discover who they are, create direction for their future, and build the confidence to move forward.
Experienced 1:1 Coaching
Young men work directly with Chris and young women with Erin, with coaching personalized around who they are, what they're facing, and where they want to go.
A Proven, Personalized Process
The Extraordinary Purpose Framework guides them from identity to direction to action, with every step customized to what they need most.
College, Career & Opportunity Support
Hands-on help with majors, internships, career exploration, networking, résumés, cover letters, interviews, and important conversations.
Personal Branding That Feels Like You
Discover their strengths, story, values, and unique value, then learn to confidently communicate who they are and what they bring.
Support Between Sessions
Ongoing check-ins and accountability help turn insight into action, navigate real-life challenges, and keep moving forward.
Skills That Last
Build the confidence, communication, resilience, ownership, and independence to navigate college, career, relationships, and whatever comes next.
Wondering What They Need Next? Let's Talk.
If you're worried about your young adult and aren't sure how to help, we'd love to hear what's going on.
Schedule a complimentary discovery call with us. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you determine the best next step.
No pressure. Just a real conversation about your young adult and how we can help them move forward.
Real Stories From Young Adults and Families We’ve Supported
These are the kinds of changes we see when young adults feel supported, understood, and begin reconnecting with their confidence, direction, and purpose.
How life coaching helped me go from feeling lost after college to having a clear plan
From social anxiety and isolation to confidence and real friendships
From phone addiction and family tension to clarity, habits, and stronger relationships
How Jake Went From Feeling Lost at Michigan State to Pursuing Sports Marketing
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 Meet Erin Verdis & Chris Adang
Founders of Extraordinary Purpose
Parents of four teenagers. Life coaches for young adults, college students, and families.
For more than 20 years, Erin and Chris have helped thousands of young adults and families navigate confidence challenges, anxiety, lack of direction, career uncertainty, life transitions, and the often-overwhelming journey into adulthood.
As parents themselves, they understand how difficult it can be to watch a son or daughter struggle with confidence, motivation, independence, or uncertainty about the future.
Erin holds degrees in Psychology and Human Development and has spent more than 15 years coaching and mentoring young women, young adults, and parents. She helps young people build confidence, emotional resilience, self-worth, and the courage to trust themselves and their unique path forward.
Chris brings a unique blend of coaching, mentoring, leadership, branding, and career development experience. Throughout his career, he has helped hundreds of young professionals discover their strengths, uncover meaningful career paths, build confidence, and create lives aligned with their values, purpose, and potential.
Together, they help young adults discover who they are, create direction for their future, strengthen relationships, develop healthier habits, and build a future they feel excited about.
Because young adults don't need to be fixed.
They need support, accountability, direction, and someone who genuinely believes in who they're capable of becoming.Â
Common Questions from Parents of Young Adults—And How Life Coaching Can Help Your Child Find Confidence and Purpose
What is a life coach for young adults, and how does it help?
How do I know if my young adult child needs coaching?
Can this program help with career direction and job readiness?
What if my young adult is in college but still struggling?
My young adult is 25 (or 28 or 30) and still feels stuck—is it too late?
What kind of results can we expect from this coaching program?
How long does it take for my young adult to see results from life coaching?
What’s the difference between therapy and life coaching for young adults?
What if my young adult isn’t open to life coaching or feels like they don’t need it?
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We're Parents Too. And We're Here to Help.
We know how hard it can be to worry about your young adult, wonder if you're doing enough, and not always know when to step in or step back. We've been there too.
That's why we created these articles, podcast episodes, and free resources: to share what we've learned and help you better understand your young adult, stay connected, and support them as they find their own path forward.
You don't need all the answers. Sometimes you just need a better way to help them find their own.Â
Popular Resources for Parents
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Why Your Young Adult Lacks Confidence (And What Most Parents Are Missing)
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Why Your Young Adult Feels Lost and Stuck in Life (And How to Help)
-  My Young Adult Has No Direction — What Parents Can Do to Help Them Find Purpose and Motivation
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Conversations Every Parent Should Hear
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How to Help Your Teen or Young Adult Create a Purposeful, Motivated Summer
-  Why Your Young Adult Isn’t Listening (And How to Create a Family Culture That Actually Works)
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How to Evolve Your Relationship With Your Teen or Young Adult
→ Listen to the Podcast
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Let's Talk
Whether your young adult is struggling with confidence, motivation, college, career decisions, relationships, or finding their purpose, personalized coaching can provide the support, structure, and accountability to help them move forward with confidence.