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Do your teenagers have the strong foundation to be happy, successful & effective individuals?
 Coaching can be great for teenagers, especially if a parent is involved. As coaching is usually requested by a parent, a coach, teen and parent can probably find effective ways to work together for the benefit of the teen. Research has shown that in some cases for teens age 12 and over, a "caring outsider" may be a better coach & mentor who can teach them the vital life lessons & values. I have developed special coaching skills & tools that will enable your teenagers to clarify, set and achieve their goals. Topics could include: continued education, setting & achieving goals, peer pressure, drugs, self-confidence, self-reliance, responsibility, career interests, and effective living techniques. Parents should keep in mind that these factors are vital to the teens success & happiness in their adult lives and if parents do not spend enough time & energy to teach them these concepts, friends, movies, TV, video games & even schools surely will not do the job. Working with a personal coach however is an efficient & focused way of accomplishing these objectives.
Although success has many meanings to mature adults, for young adults success seems to be whatever supports independence or indicates status. For children a bicycle, latest toys and a private bedroom are practical symbols of limited independence. For young adults a cool automobile, an apartment, cool clothes or a hot partner are most important. As children & teens get older, whatever impresses people becomes more important and the meaningful goal. Beauty, wealth and power are powerful aphrodisiacs, and a lot of effort may be expended to have or mimic these assets. Young adults seem especially susceptible to media & advertising, much of which is targeted at their emotions. Working with a coach however can help them create a strong "inner" foundation and a clear inner vision & confidence that can effectively counter balance the negative effects of any "external" forces. |
