Our Mission
At Coach Lotus, we help young adults break through confusion, anger, and shutdown, so they can step into purpose, direction, and real independence.
Our signature Lotus Method™ supports both parents and young adults through a powerful blend of research-backed tools, honest conversation, and deep emotional insight.
This isn’t therapy. It’s not school. It’s a new way forward.
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Who We Help
Career Coaching for Young Adults and Parents
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Young Adults Who Feel Lost or Unmotivated
Many of our clients are 18–25-year-olds who feel stuck, burned out, or unsure of their next step.
Whether they’ve left college, skipped it altogether, or are simply drifting, our career discovery coaching helps them find direction, activate motivation, and build a plan they actually believe in.
Teens & Young Adults Who Shut Down or Push Back
If your child resists structure, avoids conversations, or reacts with anger, it’s not defiance. It’s protection.
Our coaching process is designed to reduce resistance, rebuild trust, and re-engage even the most disconnected youth
Parents Looking For Research Based Tools
You’ve tried everything—from tough love to total empathy—and nothing seems to stick.
Our approach supports you and your child. We teach parents how to guide without controlling and how to stay connected without enabling.
Who We Help
Career Coaching for Young Adults and Parents
Why Trust the Lotus Method
Young Adults and Parents Like You Trust Us
We don’t use gimmicks or guesswork.
The Lotus Coaching Method™ blends over 25 years of educational leadership, resilience research, and career psychology into a clear, proven coaching process
Every session is grounded in
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Youth Resilience Coaching strategies
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Evidence-based personality and values assessments
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Motivational neuroscience
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Trauma-aware, strengths-first coaching
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This isn’t one-size-fits-all advice—it’s a guided path that works, even for young adults who’ve shut down, pushed back, or fallen behind.
Hear From Our Clients
Words of those we helped along the way...
" Donna helped me achieve the goals that I have been trying to achieve for so long!
Ever since we started meeting, I have had more motivation to do the tasks and ideas I set out to do.
Thank you for all your help! "
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"My daughter struggled to graduate high school and lacked direction, leading to constant tension at home.
The transformation was beyond words. My daughter not only found a job she loves, but also regained confidence and is now planning to pursue a BA in teaching.
For parents facing similar challenges, Donna's coaching empowered my daughter to love herself and provided the direction and clarity I couldn't.
The tools she received made a significant difference that was night and day bringing us closer as a family—a priceless outcome"
"I was truly lost with my future career.
I found out what kind of job will be good for me and am passionate pursuing. The work place values (inventory) helped me clarify what "Job Life" I am looking for.
I would tell anyone who is even slightly confused about their career path they should give the process a chance. "
Update:
Since completing the 10 week program R.Z. applied and was accepted to her top choice college and is now applying for scholarships.
"I have been very unhappy (depressed) since Covid happened.
I was very impressed with Donna’s approach.
I find having someone that has no gain on your decision in what you do very helpful.
She allowed me to think on a deeper level. What I thought I wanted was not what would give me satisfaction in my job. The assessments and her approach was most Valuable.
I am completely satisfied and I am so close to getting where I want to be. I am focused."
