“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 and unsure of what's next
âś” Distractions and avoidance are getting in the way of their potential
âś” They struggle to see what's possible for their future
âś” Confidence has been replaced by self-doubt
âś” You know they're capable of more
And you find yourself wondering:
"Are they going to figure this out?"
"How do I help without pushing them away?"
"What happened to the confident, capable kid I know is in there?"
If so, you're not alone.
We've helped thousands of families navigate this season of life, and we've seen what's possible when young adults discover who they are, create direction for their future, and begin believing in themselves again.Â
Schedule Your Discovery CallThe Extraordinary Purpose Framework
Discover Who You Are. Create Direction for Your Future. Become the Best Version of Yourself.
Our life coaching for young adults helps create lasting change from the inside out.
 Pillar 1: Self-Discovery & Identity
Discover who you are.
âś” Clarify your strengths, values, passions, and purpose
âś” Build confidence through deeper self-awareness
âś” Make more aligned decisions about life, relationships, college, and career
Pillar 2: Direction & Purpose
Create a vision for your future.
âś” Create clarity around college, career, and life direction
âś” Set meaningful goals and develop a plan to achieve them
âś” Build momentum through action, accountability, and follow-through
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Pillar 3: Empowered Identity & Action
Become the best version of yourself.
âś” Build healthier habits, routines, and structure
âś” Reduce distractions, avoidance, and self-sabotaging patterns
âś” Develop confidence, discipline, ownership, and independence
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From Overwhelmed College Student to Thriving
"I was truly worried about my daughter's mental health. College was overwhelming, she wasn't making friends, and I felt helpless."
Here's what changed:
✔ Joined a photography club  ✔ Started going to the gym consistently  ✔ Built a close group of friends. ✔ Rediscovered her confidence. ✔ Became excited about her future
"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., Parent
Read Sarah's full story
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What Changes When Young Adults Find Their Direction?
We've seen it happen time and time again.
When young adults reconnect with who they are and begin creating a future they're excited about, everything starts to change.
âś” More motivation and follow-through
âś” Greater confidence and independence
âś” Clearer direction for college, career, and life
âś” Healthier habits, routines, and structure
âś” Stronger communication and relationships
âś” More momentum, consistency, and self-belief
And perhaps most importantly...
A young adult who begins believing in themselves again.
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 about
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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.
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
A coach who truly understands them.
Young men work directly with Chris. Young women work directly with Erin.
Weekly one-on-one coaching designed to help young adults build confidence, create direction for their future, and become the best version of themselves.
Unlimited Coach Support
Because life doesn't happen once a week.
Young adults have direct access to support, accountability, encouragement, and guidance between sessions whenever they need it most.
Small Group Accountability
Growth happens faster when you're not doing it alone.
Regular group coaching and accountability designed to build confidence, communication skills, leadership, connection, and momentum.
The Extraordinary Purpose Course
Tools for growth that last a lifetime.
Our signature course helps young adults strengthen their identity, mindset, emotional resilience, habits, routines, and direction for the future.
This Could Be the Turning Point
If your son or daughter is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about what's next, we'd love to help.
Schedule a complimentary discovery call and let's explore the best next steps together.
No pressure. Just honest support, real clarity, and a path 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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Continue Your Journey
Supporting a young adult through college, career decisions, relationships, or finding direction isn't always easy, and you don't have to navigate it alone.
These articles, podcast episodes, and free resources are designed to help you better understand your young adult, strengthen your relationship, and move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and hope.
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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.