Life Coaching Has a Representation Issue – Here’s How You Can Make a Difference

Introduction: As coaching becomes an increasingly mainstream and impactful service worldwide, it is critical to evaluate the level of diversity and cultural competence within the profession. Coaching clients come from all walks of life, and it is pivotal that every coach has the capacity, empathy, and training to appropriately respond to their client’s experience and […]
Alumni Spotlight Series – Lillian Powell

Get to know our Youth Coaching Institute alumni community. This column will feature the stories from our network of 500+ youth coaches spread throughout the world. YCI alumnae are diverse, but they share a common commitment: transforming the lives of adolescents and young adults. Read about their experiences with YCI here. Series #3 Name: Lillian […]
Alumni Spotlight Series – Joe Chan

Get to know our Youth Coaching Institute alumni community. This column will feature the stories from our network of 500+ youth coaches spread throughout the world. YCI alumnae are diverse, but they share a common commitment: transforming the lives of adolescents and young adults. Read about their experiences with YCI here. Series #2 Name: Joe […]
Alumni Spotlight Series – Margrita van der Hoek

Alumni Spotlight Series – Margrita van der Hoek Get to know our Youth Coaching Institute alumni community. This column will feature the stories from our network of 500+ youth coaches spread throughout the world. YCI alumnae are diverse, but they share a common commitment: transforming the lives of adolescents and young adults. Read about their […]
4 Places That Will Benefit from the Expertise of a Youth Coaching Institute Certified Coach (you!)

Youth coaching may sound like a niche space, but the demand and opportunity to make a difference in the lives of adolescents and young adults continues to grow. Here is a list of 4 places where a YCI certified coach can positively impact the lives of adolescents and young adults. 1. Schools Who (could become […]
So, You Want to Be a Youth Life Coach? Here Are 3 Things to Consider As You’re Getting Started.

Intro: The life coaching industry is booming and shows no signs of slowing down. The industry generates over a billion dollars annually, and the number of coaches continue to grow. According to the international Coaching Federation, the amount of life coaches worldwide increased by 54% between 2019 and 2022. While it is exciting to see […]
5 Benefits of Becoming a Certified Youth Life Coach (through Youth Coaching Institute)

Introduction: Are you an adult searching for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of adolescents? Wondering if youth life coach training could be a fit for your needs? At Youth Coaching Institute, our programs prepare caring adults to support the needs of young people. Our trainees learn how to best support youth […]
Coaching vs. Therapy: What’s the Difference, and Which One Does My Teen Need?

Introduction: Life coaching and therapy are often considered to be interchangeable, but this is not the case. The two specialties co-exist in the mental well-being space and can work in conjunction, however, the services offered and credentials required to practice are distinctly different. This article explains the differences between coaching and therapy, and explains how […]
How a Professional Youth Life Coach Can Support Adolescents (and You, the Adult!)

Introduction: This article explores the meaning and impact of Professional Youth Life Coaching. Learn what makes Youth Coaching Institute’s trained coaches unique, and the ways in which a coach can facilitate growth and empowerment for teens, caring adults, and families. What Is a Professional Youth Life Coach? Life Coaching is a non-directive, person-centered, growth-oriented support […]
Evidence Based Coaching for Resilience in Teens and Emerging Adults

The purpose of this article is to introduce you to the core of our work — evidence-based coaching for teens and emerging adults, and why it matters. I’ll begin by offering some highlights of who we are and the work we’ve had the pleasure of doing since 2013: Youth Coaching Institute, LLC We’re a community of social […]