You already have the potential—life coaching helps you unlock it and move forward with confidence.
Ask questions, make moves, grow stronger. With iN Education’s life coaching, you’re not just preparing for the future—you’re building it now.
What Is Life Coaching?
A life coach is a trained professional who helps youth identify goals, navigate challenges, and unlock their full potential. Think of them as a personal growth partner—someone who offers encouragement, structure, and accountability as you take action in your life.
Life coaching is about progress, not perfection. Whether it’s building confidence, exploring careers, improving habits, or managing change, a coach works alongside you—not above you—to support forward movement.
Why It Matters
- Helps clarify what matters to you
- Builds confidence and self-awareness
- Supports goal-setting and follow-through
- Encourages personal ownership and reflection
- Offers practical tools—not just talk
Life coaching equips young people with lifelong skills in decision-making, resilience, and communication—key ingredients for success inside and beyond the classroom.
Life Coaching Definitions
Life coach: A life coach is a professional who assists individuals in identifying their objectives, surmounting challenges, and realizing their maximum potential. They offer direction, encouragement, tools and act as a accountability partner to aid their coachees in making beneficial adjustments in their personal and professional lives. Life coaches commonly address a range of concerns, including personal growth, career advancement, health and well-being, and other significant life adjustments.
Difference between Life coaching, Therapy, and Mentoring:
A life coach primarily supports individuals in their current situation and helps them envision and work towards a better future. This is achieved through a collaborative, equal partnership where the coach assists clients in finding their solutions. Recognizing and normalizing emotions, the coach stands with the individual, assists in converting challenges into triumphs, and ensures accountability in achieving desired objectives.
The therapist focuses on addressing a person’s past and trauma to promote healing. They take on a guiding role in the doctor-patient relationship, assuming that emotions may indicate underlying issues. The therapist offers diagnoses and expert guidance to help clients on their journey to recovery.
The role of a mentor primarily involves providing guidance and wisdom to someone with less experience. The mentor shares their knowledge and expertise to help the mentee succeed, and the focus is mainly on the emotional aspect of the mentoring relationship.
Life Coaching vs. Therapy vs. Mentoring
Life Coaching
Life coaching focuses on where you are now and where you want to go. It’s a collaborative, goal-oriented partnership that helps you explore your strengths, overcome obstacles, and take meaningful steps forward. Coaches don’t give answers—they ask the right questions, provide tools, and keep you accountable as you grow. It’s all about building confidence, clarity, and action in the present to shape a better future.
Therapy
Therapy helps individuals understand and heal from past experiences, trauma, or emotional struggles. It’s a guided, clinical relationship—often focused on diagnosing and treating mental health issues. Therapists help clients process their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward emotional wellness. Where coaching looks forward, therapy looks inward and backward to promote healing and restoration.
Mentoring
Mentoring is a relationship where someone with more experience offers guidance and encouragement to someone with less. Mentors share wisdom, lessons learned, and personal stories to help mentees grow—typically with a focus on career development, leadership, or personal growth. It’s less structured than coaching, but deeply rooted in trust and mutual respect.
Clarity and Direction
Discover your strengths, values, and areas for growth. Set meaningful goals and stay focused on what matters. Make more confident, informed decisions.
Communication and Relationships
Improve how you express yourself and connect with others. Build stronger relationships with peers, family, and mentors. Navigate conflict and tough conversations with greater ease.
Emotional Wellness
Manage stress, self-doubt, and anxiety in healthy ways. Learn tools to stay grounded and bounce back from setbacks. Feel heard, supported, and encouraged.
Motivation and Accountability
Stay on track with consistent check-ins and support. Turn ideas into action with a partner who keeps you moving. Celebrate progress and keep growing—even when it’s hard.
Personal Development
Build self-awareness and life skills that last. Gain new perspectives and confidence through real-world practice. Develop a stronger sense of identity and direction.
Personal Development
Explore possible career paths and interests. Build habits that support long-term goals. Prepare for life transitions with confidence and resilience.
Meet Our Coaches
DeAndre Nixon
MBA, Certified Master Life Coach
DeAndre has helped thousands of individuals he worked with in various capacities. An entrepreneur since 1998, he is the Founder & President of iN Education and Founder/ Manager of Proficient Pro, LLC. DeAndre has taken on various leadership positions where his passion for coaching, consulting, and mentoring became his life purpose.
Education: BA – Management, University of Washington. MBA – Entrepreneurship, Baldwin Wallace University. Certified Master Life Coach, Transformation Academy.
DeAndre, a Navy war-time veteran, has visited eighteen countries during and after his service through his journey, giving him a global perspective on life.
Sona Nixon
Sona is a dedicated professional with a passion for helping others and serving the community. Since joining iN Education in 2013, she has played a key role in its growth and currently serves as Executive Administrator for both iN Education, Inc. and Proficient Pro, LLC.
Her deep commitment to personal and professional development has led her to earn certifications as a Soft Skills Life Coach (Transformation Academy) and a Body Healing Coach (Certified Excellence). Sona brings a creative, intuitive, and holistic approach to her coaching—supporting youth and adults as they build confidence, navigate challenges, and grow into their potential.
Known for her attentive listening and genuine care, she continues to be a trusted guide for those seeking clarity, connection, and forward movement.
Daisy
The Cuteness Coach
Daisy officially started on May 1st, 2024, and is gearing up for her most important role yet: Cuteness Coach at the iN Education HQ! Her key responsibilities include:
- Mastering the art of adorableness (a natural, we’re sure!)
- Learning some pawsome tricks
- Sniffing out adventure in the great outdoors (while keeping the park clean, of course!)
- Making friends with Rocky the resident squirrel (diplomacy is key!)
- And who knows, maybe a few other exciting activities!
COACHING PROCESS
What to Expect from Life Coaching
Step 1: Free 20-Minute Exploration Call
A no-pressure conversation to understand your goals, challenges, and whether coaching is a good fit.
Step 2: Current Situation Review
We take a clear look at where you are now—your strengths, obstacles, and mindset.
Step 3: Passion & Preparedness Assessments
Together, we explore what excites you and how ready you are to take meaningful steps forward.
Step 4: Holistic Analysis
We connect the dots between your values, goals, and daily habits to uncover growth opportunities.
Step 5: Moving Forward Plan
You’ll leave with a clear, personalized plan for action—backed by ongoing support and accountability.
Medicaid Coverage Available
iN Education Inc. is a Medicaid Waivered Services Organization. Inquire about options to cover the cost of life coaching sessions through eligible Medicaid waiver programs. Services may be available at no cost for youth enrolled in approved managed care plans.
Currently, we work with Buckeye Health Plan.
We’ll follow up within 1–2 business days to schedule your free 20-minute call.
Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakes.
Benefits of working with a Life Coach
1. Heightened self-awareness: A life coach can assist you in recognizing your strengths, weaknesses, and core values.
2. Goal attainment: A coach can offer direction, encouragement, and responsibility to help you reach your objectives.
3. Enhanced decision-making: A coach can aid you in making well-informed choices and overcoming obstacles.
4. Strengthened relationships: A coach can assist you in enhancing your communication skills and fostering healthier relationships.
5. Reduced stress and anxiety: A coach can support you in effectively managing stress, emotions, and anxiety.
6. Increased motivation: A coach can provide encouragement and drive to help you remain focused.
7. Improved work-life balance: A coach can aid you in achieving a harmonious balance between your personal and professional life.
8. Personal development: A coach can help you acquire new skills, gain fresh perspectives, and evolve as an individual.
9. Accountability: A coach can offer accountability to help you remain dedicated to your goals.
10. Support and guidance: A coach can provide support and guidance during challenging periods.
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