“Highly recommend this course! Even just for helping to support your own kids if not wanting to be a mentor to other kids!”
Claire BednallFoundations of Youth · Level 1
Become the youth mentor and coach young people need.
A practical six-week training experience for parents, educators, youth workers and coaches who want to connect with and empower young people.
Format6 weeks
Session length2 hours weekly
Next intake25 August 2026
TimeTuesdays · 1 pm to 3 pm
Accredited professional learning
Training recognised by The CPD Standards Office.
Empowered Youth Coaching Academy is a CPD provider, number 50862, for 2025 to 2027.
Included in this course
Six weeks of learning, practice and implementation
A supported online experience with practical resources you can continue using after the course.
Course inclusions
- 6 × 2-hour online sessions
- Implementation support
- Private Facebook group
- Extensive workbook and worksheets
- Group coaching
- Certificate upon completion of the training questionnaire
Bonuses · valued at $1,000
- One business mastermind online session after the course
- Youth Positive Mindset Workbook
- Client questionnaire
- Client contract to help you start your business
- Vision Board for Families seven-step process
Course outline
Confidently support young people through challenge and growth
In the Foundations of Youth Coaching program, you will develop the skills, understanding and practical tools to confidently support young people through their challenges, growth and personal development.
Throughout the course, you will learn how to:
- Understand the power of values and use values-based coaching to help young people and their families gain clarity, connection and direction.
- Use positive and empowering language to build confidence, strengthen relationships and create meaningful conversations with youth.
- Apply ethical NLP and coaching techniques to support young people in shifting unhelpful thought patterns, overcoming barriers and developing greater self-awareness.
- Understand communication preferences through love languages and adapt your approach to create stronger connections with young people.
- Identify limiting beliefs and mindset patterns while learning strategies that help young people develop confidence, resilience and a growth mindset.
- Explore youth development from childhood through emerging adulthood, ages 0 to 25, and understand how these stages influence behaviour, emotions and decision-making.
- Learn practical coaching frameworks and processes that empower young people to move from where they are now towards where they want to be.
- Implement your learning immediately through activities, reflection and coaching practice, allowing you to build confidence, receive feedback and develop your skills as a youth coach.
By the end of this program, you will have a toolkit of practical strategies to create meaningful change and support young people to better understand themselves, build confidence and navigate life’s challenges.
What we will cover
Practical tools, live discussion and real examples
We will explore a variety of topics and answer your questions as we move through the course material. There is more than what you see listed below. It is hard to quantify the magic that evolves in the live sessions, the energy and the real-life examples that are shared.
01
Wearing your hat
What hat are you wearing in your coaching sessions? Setting up for your first session and the art of asking questions.
02
Values
Know your values with our core values worksheet and learn how to instil values in your clients.
03
Language
Understand the power of words and learn how to use language more effectively with clients.
04
VAKOG
Explore different learning styles and identify your own preferences and those of your clients to improve communication.
05
Anchors
Discover the power of anchors and how to use them for quick and easy results with clients.
06
Belief systems
Understand belief systems and how to break old beliefs that do not serve your clients.
07
Emotional regulation
Learn how to help your clients make friends with all of their emotions.
08
Six basic human needs
Understand and apply the six basic human needs to youth behaviour.
09
Development stages
Understand child development from birth to 25 years of age.
10
Energy and love languages
Explore your energy as a coach and communicate the importance of love languages with clients.
11
Soft skills
Build confidence, communication, organisation and friendship skills in your clients.
Investment
Learn, practise and apply.
Early bird until 15 August 2026$1,999Full investment $2,555
Ask Marilou about inclusions, payment options and whether this intake is the right fit for your role and goals.
Talk with MarilouTestimonials
What people say about learning with Marilou
Experiences shared by students, parents, educators and young people.
“Clear teachings were provided on how to work with youth. I feel so much more confident in how I would go about it now.”
Kim Herman“Marilou was just brilliant in this course. She is so inspiring and just says it how it is. I have learned so much and I would highly recommend this course to anyone who works with youth or has children.”
Cathy Ward“To sit in this space with Marilou and have her share her knowledge and wisdom is such a privilege. The way she can convey strategies and tips to help us integrate and assist in how we share this with our clients and families is just wonderful. The way I have been able to share this with my own family and boys has been great. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have been in this program. Thank you for all you do and how much you share.”
Gezzell Sabina“The course was informative and Marilou provided good examples of how to use the strategies and the techniques being taught.”
Jon Curry“It has literally changed my life! It has given me a greater understanding of a child’s brain development, along with so much compassion and self-awareness.”
Natarsha MyallGood to know
Frequently asked questions
Is there ongoing support after the course ends?+
There is a private Facebook group where you can post any question relevant to the course. If you need extra coaching, Marilou offers special rates for her coaches.
Do you help me find clients?+
The aim of this course is to educate you on how to understand and coach youth in an empowered, confident way. This question can be addressed in the extra mastermind session if needed.
Is this suitable for me if I already work with youth?+
Absolutely. These topics and their implementation for optimal results with young people are not taught in mainstream courses.
I’m not a coach. Will this help me with my own children?+
Yes, absolutely! We have had coaches and parents repeat this course because of the help they received implementing their learnings with their own children.
What’s included in the course?+
Six weekly two-hour group education sessions via Zoom; a 150-page course workbook; certificate upon completion of the training questionnaire; client contract and questionnaire; private Facebook group support; an extra two-hour mastermind session after completion; 12 CPD points for professionals; and the bonus inclusions listed above.
Does this course count towards my VIT professional development hours?+
Yes. The course is accredited with The CPD Standards Office. You can receive 12 CPD points by completing all modules and achieving a satisfactory pass rate on the exam. It aligns with Health and Physical Education and General Capabilities outcomes, especially identity and self-awareness, emotional regulation and resilience, communication and relationships, and decision-making and goal setting.
About the founder · Marilou Coombe
Helping children harness their potential and thrive.
I am a passionate educator, coach and advocate for young people. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science and certifications in a range of transformational approaches. I bring practical, evidence based strategies together with genuine care so that each coaching experience feels useful, supportive and personal.
I moved to Australia from Lebanon when I was 10 years old and I did not speak English. I know what it feels like to adapt, rebuild your confidence and find belief in yourself. That experience is a big part of why I care so deeply about helping young people feel seen, heard and capable of thriving at school and in life.
Through Empowered Youth Coaching Academy, I train educators, youth workers and coaches in values based coaching, emotional intelligence and practical ways to build confidence. My hope is that every person I support can pass that knowledge on and create a positive ripple through their family, school or community.
When I am not teaching or creating programs, I love exploring the outdoors with my two boys, enjoying good food and appreciating life’s little moments.
I am also proud to have a growing team of facilitators joining me in schools. Each person brings their own experience and care to the work while sharing the same commitment to supporting young people.
Your next step
Enquire about Foundations Ready to deepen your impact with young people?
Start with a friendly conversation about the Foundations program.