Helping teens gain clarity, confidence, and direction before college prep
Too many students head into the college process stressed, uncertain, and unsure of who they really are.
The result is second-guessing, anxiety, and choices that don’t align with their strengths that can also continue even after college graduation.
That was my story too. I didn’t know what I wanted to do after high school until I was 38. I chose majors that simply avoided the classes I disliked, accepted jobs I didn’t want, and spent years guessing at my path. I didn’t have someone to help me pause, reflect, and discover who I really was, and I want your teen to avoid that same struggle.
Over the years, I've worked in marketing, sales, project management, and entrepreneurship.
I have a “career portfolio” as a kind friend once put it. When I had ideas of what I wanted to do, I did them, but they weren’t the right fit. In an effort to “find myself” I got lost. I was 38 when I finally had language for what I did best. I was 40 before I had the confidence to own what I was naturally good at and create a career I enjoyed. That clarity changed everything - personally and professionally.
When you know your natural strengths, you gain the clarity and confidence to make choices that truly fit who you are.
Which is why I do this work.
Today, as a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), and MBA, I guide students to uncover their unique strengths and values, so they can approach the future with confidence and purpose.
In addition, I also coach executives and business leaders. Because the truth is, the same strengths-based approach that helps a teenager make confident choices is the very same process that helps leaders make better decisions, build stronger teams, and avoid burnout.
For teens, this work saves them years of second-guessing and puts them on a path that actually fits.
For executives, it sharpens their leadership, aligns their work with their strengths, and creates impact that lasts.
The difference is timing. Teens gain decades of advantage by starting early. Executives maximize their influence by refining strengths at the peak of their careers.
In both cases, the principle is the same: when you know your strengths, every decision becomes clearer, smarter, and more sustainable.
That’s why my approach is called Strengths Before Strategy. Because whether you’re 17 or 47, clarity should always come first.
So before test prep, applications, or majors come into play, give your teen clarity early, so they can avoid stress, wasted time, and expensive wrong turns later.
What Coaching Gives Teens
Lasting confidence to make big life decisions from a place of self-knowledge, not comparison.
A stress-free sense of direction about school, majors, and career paths.
Powerful self-awareness that helps them own their authentic strengths and see their value beyond test scores or acceptance letters.
Clarity about next steps so they no longer feel behind, pressured, or uncertain.
“This program was a game changer. I learned how to use my strengths in real-world situations and now feel confident choosing my future path.
I understand how I operate and how to use that to my advantage.”
— Allison, 11th Grade
My Core Beliefs as a Coach
Everyone has unique strengths waiting to be discovered.
True confidence comes from owning who you are.
No teen should have to figure out their future alone.
Parents, Want to Make Your College Prep Investment Count?
The college process is costly in money, time, and stress. Test prep and application advising are powerful tools, but only when your teen knows what direction they’re aiming for. Strengths coaching brings clarity and direction, reducing stress and helping your teen feel confident about their choices. Then, every effort is targeted toward a goal that fits your teen’s strengths and future, not just checking boxes.
Teens, Feeling Stressed About Your Future?
You don’t have to have everything figured out. When you know your strengths and values, big decisions become a lot less overwhelming. Coaching helps you see what you’re already good at and how to use that to build a future you’re excited about.
“This program was like opening a toolbox my daughter never knew she had.
She’s more reflective, confident, and thoughtful about her choices and future. It’s a refreshing, positive approach that helps teens see what’s right with them.”
— Andrea, Mom of a 10th Grade Girl
“Before this program, I had no idea what I wanted to do in the future.
Now I have real ideas for possible careers and a better sense of what major might fit me best. It helped me understand who I am and what I’m good at.”
— High School Graduate
“This program gave my daughter a foundation to explore her passions and strengths
She’s more confident in who she is and sees her future through a new lens of awareness and possibility. It’s been such a gift to watch.”
— Christina, Mom of a 10th Grade Girl