Academic/life coaching for teens

Key Coaching helps teens develop executive functioning skills, resulting in the confidence and resilience they need in school and in life. We focus on skills such as: organization, time management, study habits, planning, prioritizing, goal setting, and building routines. We also help teens with emotional regulation, how to deal with stress and overwhelm, and college readiness.

It’s not math or reading that’s the issue; it’s weak executive functioning skills that get in the way of your teen’s success. Luckily, with key coaching, there’s no need to stress any further.

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From a client, Brad:

Your tips & tricks helped me to lock in and pass my certification exam the first time. Before I would be stressed and procrastinate. This time I was calm and confident.

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Helping Teens Thrive:

What will YOU unlock?

Key Coaching helps teens and young people unlock the power already inside them, just waiting to be discovered. Through personalized coaching, intuitive tools, and empowering practices, we guide teens to find the key to breaking through self-doubt and opening the door to a life full of possibility.

Key Coaching specializes in:

  • Executive Function coaching for teens

  • Time management & organization

  • Study skills, planning & follow-through

  • Motivation, confidence & mindset

  • Support for neurodiverse teens

—In person (Colorado) or online

—Personalized coaching plans

—Parent communication

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Parent Support

Parenting a tween or teen can be challenging—Key Coaching makes it easier. We help parents understand executive functioning, create healthier routines, set boundaries, and support their child without constant conflict.

Possible coaching topics include:

  • Navigating Middle School challenges

  • Reducing homework fights

  • Building routines that stick

  • Communication strategies

  • Support for overwhelmed or anxious teens

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  • An academic/ life coach provides one on one, personalized coaching for teens and young adults in the area(s) of life in which they are struggling or stuck. Key Coaching will help you to move past what is getting in the way of you having full confidence and satisfaction. If you’ve been struggling with the same things year after year, get down on yourself for not ‘being better’ or want to take things to the next level then working with an academic/life coach is for you!

  • Key Coaching will meet with and evaluate each client to determine what skill(s) they’d like to work on. Then, Key Coaching designs a personalized program that caters to each individual and their needs. Participants will meet once a week for 50 minutes either in person (Parker, Colorado) or virtually. The coaching is designed so that participants will immediately have skills and strategies he or she can implement immediately, resulting in a decrease in anxiety and increase in confidence and independence.

  • Key Coaching offers a free consultation call for anyone interested in learning more. You will meet a coach, share a little about areas of struggle and learn how the coaching will go. It’s recommended that both parent and teen are on this informational call.

  • Key Coaching also provides coaching for parents. Parents can opt for individual coaching for themselves or opting into Family Coaching.

Frequently Asked Questions

Meet the Coach

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Colleen Yanez has been educating and coaching teens and young adults for over twenty five years. Driven by a desire to make a difference in her community of Colorado and beyond, she created Key Coaching to be able to reach those who need support in living their best lives. With a supportive, honest style of communication and encouraging, yet playful style, Colleen is able to quickly build relationships and gain trust. Drawing on her 25 years of experience and the knowledge and expertise she’s gained along the way, Colleen is the perfect solution to supporting teens, families and parents!

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From a parent:

Colleen is a gem and has brought just the right skill set to our family! From her thoughtfulness and well-matched tools to her organization, Colleen brings it all to each connection and makes a positive difference each time. I highly recommend Colleen from Key Coaching

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