Talent Development Coaching
With nearly two decades of experience working with young people, I've seen the vast amounts of promise, curiosity, and creativity that they can bring to solving problems that affect them, their communities, and the world. But I've also seen how far too often all that potential remains untapped. Rather than more pressure, polish, or performance, what many of them really need is dedicated time and space, with a little bit of expert guidance, to reflect on who they're becoming and what's important to them and then to follow that path with purpose and intent.
My coaching work is inspired by Kazimierz Dąbrowski's ideas on developmental potential and personal growth, as well as the work of Arnold van Gennep and Victor Turner on transformative experiences and liminal spaces. I create space for my clients to figure out who they want to be, reflect on what's working for them and what's not, examine how they're allocating their time and energy, and build a strong sense of identity, character, and direction.
Once they have a strong understanding of those fundamentals, we can move wherever they need to go next. Whether it's diving deeper into technical skills, exploring communication and leadership styles, reading and discussing compelling ideas, building better habits, cultivating artistic or athletic passions, or shaping their college and career plans, it's all part of the journey - and it's all stuff that I help my clients tackle by helping them develop structure that works for them and continuing to provide a space for reflection, encouragement, and just a touch of accountability.
This isn't about chasing credentials or prestige, and it's not about pushing for extraordinary achievement for its own sake. It's about helping young people engage in intentional development, aligned with who they are and what genuinely drives them.