Life Coaching for Teens & High School Students
Help your teen discover who they are, build real confidence, find their direction, and take ownership of their life so they can stay focused, thrive in high school, and feel excited about who they're becoming.
1:1 Coaching for Teens Ages 13–17 • 20+ Years Combined Coaching Experience • Available Nationwide
Schedule Your FREE Discovery Call.If Your Teen Seems Distracted, Unmotivated, or Lost...
You know there's so much more in your teen. You just want them to see it too.
Maybe you've tried encouraging them, setting limits, giving them space, or having the same conversations about school, their phone, and their future. But nothing seems to stick.
Maybe your teen is:
âś” Struggling with motivation, focus, or follow-through
âś” Constantly distracted by their phone, gaming, or social media
âś” Losing confidence or afraid to step outside their comfort zone
âś” Unsure what excites them or what they want for their future
And underneath all the worry is often one question:
“Are they going to figure this out?”
What you're seeing on the surface may not be the whole story.
A lack of motivation or direction doesn't always mean your teen doesn't care. Sometimes they simply haven't discovered what matters to them or what they want to move toward.
It's hard to feel motivated when you don't know what you're moving toward.
When teens begin to understand themselves, explore what excites them, and build confidence in who they are, they have a reason to engage, grow, and take greater ownership of their life.
The Distractions May Not Be the Real Problem
Phones. Gaming. Social media. Procrastination.
They're easy to focus on. But sometimes, they're only what we see on the surface.
What's underneath can matter even more:
✔ Identity → Who am I, and what matters to me?
✔ Connection → Where do I belong, and who are my people?
✔ Direction → What excites me, and what do I want to move toward?
✔ Structure → How do I stay focused and follow through?
When teens begin exploring these questions, they start to understand themselves, what matters to them, and what they want to move toward.
We don't just help teens manage distractions. We help them build a life they want to engage in.Â
Schedule your discovery call today!The Extraordinary Purpose Framework
Discover Who You Are. Find Your Direction. Become Who You Want to Be.
An identity-first approach that helps teens build confidence, find direction, and take greater ownership of their life.
Pillar 1: Self-Discovery & Identity
Discover who you are.
âś” Discover their strengths, values, interests, and curiosities
âś” Understand what matters to them, what energizes them, and where they feel most like themselves
âś” Build the confidence and self-trust to make choices based on who they are, not who others expect them to be
Pillar 2: Direction & Purpose
Explore what's possible. Find your direction.
âś” Connect who they are with interests, opportunities, and possibilities that excite them
âś” Explore high school, college, career, and different paths without the pressure to have it all figured out
âś” Create meaningful goals that build motivation, focus, and something worth working toward
Explore how to help your teen find purpose and direction →
Pillar 3: Action & Ownership
Turn your potential into progress.
âś” Build healthy habits, routines, and structure that create momentum
âś” Learn to manage distractions, stay focused, and follow through on what matters
âś” Take consistent action that builds confidence, independence, and ownership of their life
Teens Grow When They Have the Right Support and Space to Grow
Someone they trust. Time to focus on what matters. Structure to turn insight into action.
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  1:1 Personalized Coaching
The right coach. A relationship they can trust.
Teen boys work 1:1 with Chris. Teen girls work 1:1 with Erin.
âś” A safe, trusted space to open up and be themselves
âś” Coaching personalized around who they are and what they need
âś” Honest conversations, encouragement, challenge, and accountability
âś” Guidance that helps them discover their own answers
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Unlimited Between-Session Support
Because growth happens between sessions.
âś” Regular check-ins that build accountability and follow-through
âś” Ongoing support through challenges, decisions, and setbacks
âś” Practical tools to reflect, reset, and keep moving forward
→ They learn to navigate challenges, hold themselves accountable, and get back on track.Â
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The Extraordinary Purpose Process
Personalized coaching. A proven path for growth.
âś” Build identity, confidence, and self-awareness
âś” Develop tools for habits, focus, relationships, and resilience
âś” Explore possibilities, direction, and meaningful goals
âś” Practice skills they can use long after coaching ends
→ They learn who they are, where they want to go, and how to move forward with confidence.Â
This Could Be a Turning Point
If you're worried about your teen's confidence, motivation, focus, relationships, or direction, we'd love to hear what's going on and what you hope could change.
No pressure. Just a real conversation about your teen, what they may need, and how we can help.
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Imagine What Could Begin to Change...
More confident. More focused. More connected.
Your teen is exploring what excites them, finding their people, building better habits, and feeling more hopeful about what's ahead.
Most importantly, they're beginning to take ownership of their life.
For Your Teen
âś” More motivation, focus, and follow-through
âś” Healthier habits and fewer distractions
âś” Greater confidence and willingness to try
âś” More clarity about their interests and future
At Home
âś” Less reminding, pushing, and worrying
âś” More communication and connection
âś” Greater responsibility and independence
âś” More confidence that they're going to be okay
High school goes quickly. They don't need to have it all figured out.
They just need the support and space to discover who they are and start finding their own way forwardÂ
Schedule a Free Discovery Call
 What Parents Say About Our Teen Life Coaching
What parents noticed when their teens began to grow.
 “We finally felt like we had our daughter back.”
“When we first started working with Erin and Chris, our daughter’s confidence was at an all-time low. She was struggling socially, pulling away at home, and seemed disconnected from herself.
Through coaching, she started believing in herself again. She became more confident, made new friends, and opened up to us in ways she hadn’t in a long time.
As parents, seeing that connection return has meant everything to our family.”
— Jennifer, Mom of Isabella
 “Our son is motivated and focused again.”
“Before coaching, our son was constantly distracted, unmotivated, and impossible to reach no matter what we tried.
Working with Extraordinary Purpose changed things. He’s more focused, communicative, confident, and motivated than we’ve seen in years. He’s setting goals for himself, following through, and carrying himself differently.
If you’re wondering whether coaching can make a difference, it absolutely can.”
— Stacey, Mom of Kevin
 “This program gave our family hope again.”
“Our teenager was struggling with low confidence, motivation, and constant phone distraction. We felt like we were slowly losing connection with him.
What stood out about Extraordinary Purpose was that they didn’t just focus on the behavior. They helped our son rebuild his confidence, develop healthier routines, and find more direction for his future.
Over time, we watched him become more grounded, responsible, motivated, and connected with our family again. The growth has been incredible to watch.”
— Melissa, Mom of Ethan
Hear What Teens Say About Their Coaching Experience
Real stories of teens discovering who they are, building confidence, and finding their way forward.Â
Meet Erin Verdis & Chris Adang
Experienced Life Coaches for Teens, High School Students & Families
We're Erin and Chris, founders of Extraordinary Purpose, parents of four, and coaches with 20+ years of combined experience helping 1,000+ teens, young adults, parents, and families build confidence, find direction, and move forward.
We're raising teens and young adults ourselves, too. We know how hard it can be to watch your child struggle with confidence, motivation, friendships, distractions, or their future and wonder, “How do I help without pushing them away?”
Erin Verdis | Teen Girls & Young Women
With degrees in Psychology and Human Development and more than 15 years of coaching experience, Erin helps teen girls and young women strengthen their identity, confidence, relationships, and resilience while learning to trust themselves and their own voice.
Chris Adang | Teen Boys & Young Men
A Professional Certified Coach and ACT Matrix Certified Coach, Chris brings extensive experience in coaching, leadership, mentoring, and career development. Before Extraordinary Purpose, he recruited, hired, trained, and developed hundreds of young adults, giving him a unique perspective on what helps young people grow, succeed, and prepare for what's next.
Together, we created the Extraordinary Purpose Framework, our identity-first approach to helping teens discover who they are, find their direction, and take greater ownership of their lives.
We're not just helping teens get through high school. We're helping them become ready for what comes next.Â
Schedule a Free Discovery CallQuestions Parents Ask About Teen Life Coaching
Straightforward answers to help you decide whether coaching is right for your teen.
What if my teen is resistant to life coaching or doesn’t think anything’s wrong?
What is a life coach for teens, and how is it different from therapy?
How do I know if my teen needs a life coach?
What can a life coach for kids or teens help with?
Can this program help with career direction for high school students?
What makes the Extraordinary Purpose coaching program unique?
Is youth life coaching right for anxious or highly sensitive teens?
How soon will we start seeing results?
What’s the next step to learn more?
More Support for You & Your Teen
You don't have to have all the answers. Explore practical resources to help you better understand your teen, strengthen your connection, and support them as they grow.
Popular Resources for Parents
- Why Teens Lose Motivation (And What Parents Are Missing)
- Why Your Teen Is Always on Their Phone (And What It's Really Replacing)
- Why Your Teen Pushes You Away (And How to Rebuild Connection)
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- The #1 Skill Parents Need: Staying Grounded With Teens & Young Adults
- How to Help Your Teen or Young Adult Find Purpose and Direction (coming this Thursday)
→ Listen to the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast
Wondering What Your Teen Needs Next?
Every teen is different. If you're concerned about your teen's confidence, motivation, focus, relationships, or direction, we'd love to hear what's going on.
No pressure. Just a real conversation about your teen, what they may need, and whether coaching could help.