Youth Coaching Expert Insights

The workplace your students will enter looks nothing like the one you knew. Advances in technology continue to reshape industries, introduce new career paths, and shift the skills that matter most. For educators, coaches, and parents, understanding these changes isn’t just useful—it’s essential for guiding the next generation toward meaningful, sustainable careers. Drawing from the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, this guide highlights where the job market

School should be a place where young minds flourish, not a source of chronic stress that leaves students depleted. Yet many educators witness students struggling with what Finnish psychologist Katariina Salmela-Aro (2009) identified as school burnout—a condition as real and debilitating as workplace burnout, but affecting our most vulnerable learners. Understanding the difference between school engagement and burnout can transform how we support our students and children. This guide explores

Adolescence is a time of profound transformation. Young people naturally begin exploring who they are, who they want to become, and where they fit in the world around them. As educators and youth-serving professionals, understanding how to support positive identity development can make a meaningful impact on the teens and young adults in your care. Identity formation isn’t just a phase teens go through—it’s a crucial developmental process that shapes

Adolescence brings unique challenges as teens navigate complex social relationships, academic pressures, and personal growth. Understanding effective communication styles and conflict management strategies becomes crucial during this developmental stage. This comprehensive guide explores how teens can develop stronger communication skills to handle conflicts constructively and build healthier relationships. Understanding Communication Styles Communication involves much more than just spoken words. It encompasses three key elements: verbal communication (what we say), nonverbal