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Dr. Jaki Wasike-Sihanya

ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC); Leadership, Business and Adolescent & Young Adult Coach

📧 jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke
📱 WhatsApp: +254 722759791

A professional qualification for coaches, educators, pastors, chaplains, and other youth-focused practitioners who are committed to holding space for young people with compassion rather than control.

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I support teenagers and young adults who feel unsure about themselves to build confidence, clarify their direction, and step into their strengths with courage.

🌱 Who I Work With

I work best with:

  • Young adults aged 18–25
  • Students navigating academic or career decisions
  • Quiet or thoughtful young people who struggle to express themselves
  • Young adults who are stepping into the world and trying to find their place in it

I also work with schools and youth organisations on individual coaching referrals.

  • Self-confidence & identity development
  • Career exploration & subject choices
  • Decision-making skills
  • Goal setting & accountability
  • Managing stress and overwhelm
  • Communication skills
  • Transition to university or early adulthood

I believe every young person already carries seeds of purpose, capability, and resilience even when they cannot yet see them. Adolescence and early adulthood are seasons of profound change, and confusion during this time is not a weakness but a sign of growth.

My role is not to “fix” young people, but to create a safe, structured space where they can think clearly, speak honestly, and discover their own answers. I combine compassionate listening with practical tools that help clients move from insight to action.

I am particularly passionate about helping thoughtful, capable young people who doubt themselves learn to trust their voice and take ownership of their future.

With a background in teaching and over 25 years in corporate marketing and communications, I transitioned into executive coaching, working primarily with mid-level leaders navigating career and identity challenges. As I raised my own children into adolescence, I began applying coaching principles with them, discovering that the questions they wrestled with mirrored those faced by the adults I coached—only expressed more openly. This experience sparked a deep passion for supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate uncertainty, develop self-confidence, and explore their identity. Today, I coach young people directly and train other professionals to do the same, bringing a unique perspective that bridges developmental insight, leadership experience, and a commitment to empowering the next generation.

Session length: 50 minutes

Format: In-person (Nairobi) or online via Zoom

Typical engagement: Minimum 3 sessions (client dependent)

Approach: Structured but supportive, with practical between-session actions

✔️ Reflective & exploratory

✔️ Practical & action-focused

✔️ Gentle & supportive

Flexible based on my schedule

Limited Saturday morning slots

Book a complimentary 15-minute discovery call to explore whether coaching is the right fit using this link: Select a Date & Time – Calendly

📧 jaki@lifeskillscoaching.co.ke
📱 WhatsApp: +254 728781621