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 Life Coaching for Teens & High School Students

Help your teen discover who they are, build real confidence, find their direction, and take greater ownership of their life so they can navigate high school with purpose and feel confident about who they are becoming.

1:1 Coaching for Teens Ages 13–17 • 20+ Years Combined Coaching Experience • Available Nationwide

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If Your Teen Seems Distracted, Unmotivated, or Lost...

You know there's 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 where they're headed

And underneath it all is often one question:

“Are they going to figure this out?”

What you're seeing may only be the surface.

Your teen may not need more pressure, advice, or reminders. They may need help discovering who they are, what matters to them, and where they want to go.

It's hard to feel motivated when you don't know what you're moving toward.

When teens begin to understand themselves and where they want to go, 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 may 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 where do I want to go?
✔ Structure → How do I stay focused and follow through?

When teens begin exploring these questions, they gain a clearer sense of who they are, what matters to them, and where they want to go.

We don't just help teens manage distractions. We help them build a life they want to engage in.

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The Extraordinary Purpose Framework

Discover Who You Are. Create Your Direction. Become Who You Want to Be.

An identity-first approach that helps teens understand themselves, build real confidence, create meaningful 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 what makes them unique
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. Create your direction.

âś” Connect who they are with interests, opportunities, and possibilities that excite them
âś” Explore high school, college, career, and life paths without the pressure to have it all figured out
âś” Create meaningful goals that give them direction, build motivation, and create 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 meaningful action that builds confidence, independence, and greater ownership of their life

Teens Grow When They Have the Right Support and Space

Someone they trust. Space to discover who they are. Structure to turn insight into action.

 

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, be themselves, and feel understood
âś” Coaching personalized around who they are, what matters to them, and what they need
âś” Honest conversations with the right balance of encouragement, challenge, and accountability
âś” Guidance that helps them think for themselves and discover their own answers

 

Unlimited Between-Session Support

Because growth happens between sessions.

âś” Regular check-ins that build accountability and follow-through
âś” Support through challenges, decisions, and setbacks
âś” Practical tools to reflect, reset, and keep moving forward

→ Over time, they learn to navigate challenges, hold themselves accountable, and get back on track on their own. 

 

The Extraordinary Purpose Process

Personalized coaching. A proven path for growth.

âś” Build self-awareness, confidence, and self-trust
âś” Develop practical tools for focus, habits, relationships, and resilience
âś” Turn possibilities into direction and meaningful goals
âś” Build skills they can use long after coaching ends

→ They learn who they are, where they want to go, and how to keep moving forward on their own. 

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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, what you've been seeing, and what you hope could change.

No pressure. Just a real conversation about your teen, what they need, and how we can help them move forward.

 

Imagine What Could Begin to Change...

More confident. More focused. More connected.

Your teen is discovering what excites them, building better habits, connecting with others, 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 who they are and where they're going

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

They don't need to have it all figured out.

They need the support and space to discover who they are, explore what's possible, and find their own way forward.

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What Parents Say About Our Teen Life Coaching

Real experiences from parents who wanted more confidence, direction, and support for their teens.

 “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

In their own words: building confidence, discovering who they are, and finding their way forward.

 
 

Meet Erin Verdis & Chris Adang

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 supporting 1,000+ teens, young adults, parents, and families.

We're raising teens and young adults ourselves. We know what it's like 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 15+ years of coaching experience, Erin helps teen girls and young women build confidence, strengthen resilience and relationships, and learn to trust themselves and their own voice.

Chris Adang | Teen Boys & Young Men

A professional coach and ACT Matrix Certified Coach, Chris brings 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 helping young people grow and prepare for what's next.

Together, we created the Extraordinary Purpose Framework, an identity-first approach that helps teens discover who they are, create 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. 

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Questions Parents Ask About Teen Life Coaching

Honest answers to common questions about how teen coaching works, what to expect, and whether it could be the right fit for your teen

 

More Support for You & Your Teen

You don't have to have all the answers. Explore practical resources to better understand your teen, strengthen your relationship, and help them build confidence, direction, and independence.

 

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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.

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