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 […]

Pride Part 2 – 4 Ways A Caring Adult Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth

Introduction: A growing number of young people in the United States identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ+). As a caring adult and prospective youth life coach, there are many ways you can support the youth in your life. This article will suggest immediate ways you can strengthen your support of and advocacy for […]

Perspective: Psychology, counseling, and social work majors could benefit from completing a life coaching certification during undergrad

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Psychology, counseling, and social work majors could benefit from completing a life coaching certification as an undergraduate student. Here are some of the reasons why: 1. Entry into a paid, skilled trade aligned with behavioral science, counseling, and social work objectives – to support individuals as they enhance their quality of life through psychosocial and […]

We successfully upgraded to ICF Level 1 Accreditation in 2023!

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We are very pleased to announce Youth Coaching Institute, LLC has successfully earned the International Coaching Federation‘s Accreditation approval! Those in the coaching profession are aware the ICF’s coaching credentials serve as a gold standard for professional coaches. The ICF promotes high ethical and professional standards by providing oversight to coach educators through accreditation and approval of coach […]

What is youth life coaching?

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Youth are… Tweens, teens, and emerging adults (18-25) What youth will learn through life coaching As youth life coaches, we support tweens, teens, and emerging adults as they navigate life, relationships, school and job commitments with a focus on enhancing well-being and reducing unnecessary distress. We help them gain clarity and make decisions that fit […]