^“My journey of learning as a coach has been both humbling and transformative. I was used to giving advice and telling young people what to do, I soon discovered that coaching was way deeper. I have learned how to be present: It’s not simply being there and hearing words and responding. It is being fully present, attentive and attuned to both what is spoken and unspoken. I have began to create space for people to feel free and to open up and most importantly I am learning to be a mirror- reflecting their own thoughts back to them instead of trying to fix them. _“

^“My journey of learning as a coach has been both humbling and transformative. I was used to giving advice and telling young people what to do, I soon discovered that coaching was way deeper. I have learned how to be present: It’s not simply being there and hearing words and responding. It is being fully present, attentive and attuned to both what is spoken and unspoken. I have began to create space for people to feel free and to open up and most importantly I am learning to be a mirror- reflecting their own thoughts back to them instead of trying to fix them. _“

^“I am very proud of myself for having gifted myself this Training – the LCC Diploma in Coaching Adolescents and Young Adults. It's really satisfying to witness growth and transformation in my clients with every session or conversation _“

^“The journey to earning my Diploma in Coaching Adolescents and Young Adults has been nothing short of transformative. I didn’t anticipate such profound growth - being a qualified executive coach for years - but this unique demographic has expanded my coaching lens, demanding a deeper, more attuned application of core practices. Every element - facilitator-led sessions, peer learning, and hands-on coaching with adolescents and young adults - has stretched, humbled, and refined me into a more present, intuitive, and effective coach. _“

^“When I first began this journey, I saw myself as the “encourager’’ the safe adult who listened. That part of me remains, but coaching has deepened it into something richer. I am no longer just cheering from the sidelines; I am learning to walk beside, to trust, and to hold space for discovery. That is the gift this diploma has given me - and the gift I hope to pass on to every young person I coach. _“

^“Inner transformation started to happen towards the end of the course, and it is still ongoing as I interact with the competencies. I am noticing this happening even in my daily interactions with others _“