YOUR CAREER COACH
EMPOWER YOUTH programme!
Clarity, Confidence
& Future Focused
Empower Youth is a 5 week programme that helps 16 - 19 year olds discover their strengths, explore career paths and build the confidence to take their next step, with clarity and purpose.
Career Confidence. Career Clarity. Measurable Change.
100% of surveyed Empower Youth participants increased their confidence in making future study & career decisions.
Career coaching & guidance for teens in NZ
“The Empower Youth programme has had a significant impact on my daughter. Through this program, Louise was instrumental in helping her make one of the most important decisions of her life. My daughter started with Louise having no clue what she wanted to do in her future and has now come out of this program with a new-found passion in her life. I’m incredibly relieved and thankful of the work Louise did in building the steps for a bright future for Lily.” - Mark
★★★★★ | 57 google reviews for Louise Crowe Coaching with 5 star Ratings
Help Your Teen Discover Who They Are and What’s Next
In just five weeks, your teen will go from uncertainty to clarity—starting with a blank page and finishing with a clear sense of who they are, what matters to them and which career paths align with their strengths, interests and values.
This isn’t about handing them answers. It’s about drawing them out. Through expert coaching, guided self discovery and real conversations, they’ll uncover their own direction with confidence and purpose.
And we measure that change. Before and after Empower Youth, participants rate their confidence, understanding their strengths, knowledge of career options and willingness to explore. Across 30+ participants, the average score increased from 5.3/10 before the programme to 8.3/10 afterwards.
“Louise gave our daughter clarity & direction. Even her teachers noticed the change & added drive.” - Gemma, parent
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Teens uncertain about study or career choices.
High school students looking for more in-depth and personalised career guidance
Young people feeling lost and unmotivated
Teenagers wanting career guidance based on strengths
Those who want to build confidence in their strengths, passions and interests
Young people needing tools to make decisions - and act!
Those ready to take the next step: Identifying 3 - 5 career options and talking to real people in those jobs
“My teenage son came away feeling energised and inspired about future jobs and careers.”
— Anna, parent of a Year 12 student -
Week 1 – "Who Are You?"
Uncover passions through guided questions, personality and interests profiling tools. (“I didn’t realise I loved so many things” - Ty)Week 2 – "What Are You Great At?"
Leverage strengths profiling to show teens how much talent they already have. (“I’ve never stopped to look at myself—this has been really helpful.” - Gus)97% of participants reported a stronger understanding of their strengths, skills and natural abilities.
Week 3 – "What Matters to You?"
Define values and what gives life meaning. Getting to know what’s important to them. (“I learnt what I value and how I want to help and make a difference” - Lee)Week 4 – "What Could You Do?"
Identify 3–5 strong career options that align with who they are. (“Helped me gain more confidence in my potential career options and realising it’s possible for me to work in the career field I’m interested in” - Linkin)Week 5 – "Step Into Real Careers"
Take action: Speak to at least one person working in a chosen field and complete research into their preferred career choices. This builds real‑world confidence and communication skills—by week 5 they’re ready to have career conversations with composure and clarity. (“I believe in myself more, in the beginning I didn’t know anything about myself and my options, I know myself better now and I have options of careers I can choose” - Julia)Each week builds on the last - moving from self awareness to clarity, exploration and action.
“My daughter gained so much more confidence and was so grateful for Louise's encouragement.”
— Hazel, parent of a 19-year-old -
Teens already hold the answers inside—they just need the space and questions to uncover them.
Through the course, they are guided through reflective questions, personality profiling, strengths and interests surveys to help them build their own choices. No longer based on guesswork - using cutting-edge tools to guide career decisions.
It's about stepping into who they really are and then taking confident action.
They are held accountable throughout the process and you are supported too, with guidance on how to support them through the 5 week journey and beyond.
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“My son … was withdrawn and doubting himself, the change in him is amazing. He is now thinking about his future” — Janine
What they will leave with:
A much clearer understanding of their strengths, skills, interests and natural abilities
Greater awareness of what matters to them and the kind of work and environment they may thrive in
3–5 career or study directions that genuinely fit who they are
A broader understanding of the career options available to them
Experience researching careers rather than simply relying on a career test or online search
The confidence and tools to have real-world career conversations with people working in areas that interest them
A practical action plan outlining the next steps they can take after the programme
Greater confidence in making future study and career decisions — without feeling they have to have their whole life figured out
And we measure the difference:
Participants complete the same confidence check-in at the beginning and end of Empower Youth, allowing us to measure changes in their confidence, self-awareness and career knowledge.
Based on pre and post programme self assessments from 30+ Empower Youth participants:
100% increased their confidence in making decisions about future study or career.
97% developed a stronger understanding of their strengths, skills and natural abilities.
93% increased their knowledge of the career options available to them.
Across all four measures of career confidence and clarity, the average participant score increased from 5.3/10 before the programme to 8.3/10 afterwards.
The goal isn’t for your teenager to leave Empower Youth knowing exactly what they will do for the rest of their life.
It is for them to leave knowing themselves better, understanding their options, and feeling far more confident about how to take their next step.
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5 × 70-minutes online group sessions (max 4 participants)
20 - 40 minutes of self-paced reflection exercises between sessions
Includes access to leading career profiling and personality tools, session recordings, plus phone and email support
Investment: $495
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Most career programmes for teens use a one-size-fits-all model:
Take a test
Get a report.
Have someone tell your teen who they are and what they should do
But if you’ve ever tried that approach, you know it doesn’t stick — because it doesn’t feel like theirs.
Empower Youth is different.
We don’t put teens in a box. We help them break out of one.
Over five powerful weeks, your teen is guided to:
Discover who they are — in their own words
Build confidence and clarity — without pressure or judgement
Explore career options and real-life pathways that align with their strengths, values and interests
Take meaningful action toward their next step
This isn’t about telling your teen what to do.
It’s about giving them the tools, space and support to figure it out for themselves — and feel proud of the direction they choose.
Because when teens own the process, the confidence sticks.
And that changes everything.Empower Youth gives your teen around six hours of guided coaching, personalised reflection between sessions, professional profiling tools and real world career exploration. With a maximum of four participants, there is time and space for every young person to be heard, challenged and supported.
“Learning their strengths, passions and talents gave both our sons confidence to move forward on their chosen career pathways.”
— Andrea, parent
Andrea also valued the practical support with CVs, university enrolment, work experience and industry connections
How do I help my teen figure out their future?
Free Parent Online Masterclass
How to talk to your teens about career & study choices
“More Than Just Teen Career Guidance
Before Empower Youth
For many teenagers, questions about subjects, study and careers can feel overwhelming.
They may be thinking:
“I have no idea what I want to do.”
“I don’t really know what I’m good at.”
“There are too many options.”
“What if I make the wrong choice?”
“Everyone else seems to have a plan.”
The pressure to answer “What are you going to do when you leave school?” can make an already difficult decision feel even bigger.”
Empower Youth
is a programme designed to take your teen:
From Uncertainty to Direction…After Empower Youth
In just five weeks, the conversation starts to change:
“I understand what I’m good at.”
“I know what matters to me.”
“I have career directions that actually make sense for me.”
“I know how to explore my options.”
“I know what my next step is.”
Empower Youth isn’t about telling a young person what career to choose. It gives them the self awareness, confidence and tools to make better decisions for themselves.
And it works:
100% of participants in our current pre and post programme data increased their confidence in making future study or career decisions.
“I went from not knowing what I wanted to do to being clear — and confident enough to pursue a career I never thought possible. Thanks so much Louise.”
INVESTMENT
$495
This includes:
5 x sessions (each session is 70 minutes)
Access to leading career, strength & personality profiling tools
Replay access
Support throughout the programme
Only 4 participants per programme
Hear Lily talk about her experience of the Empower Youth programme and where she is now.
Empower Youth - Hear from young people and parents who have experienced Empower Youth - first hand.
Real Stories. Real Change.
Don’t just take my word for it.
Hear from the young people and parents who have experienced Empower Youth — and the difference greater clarity, confidence and direction has made.
“I went from not knowing what I wanted to do to feeling clear and confident about my next step.”
— Empower Youth participant
“Even her teachers noticed the change and added drive.”
— Gemma, parent
“My daughter gained so much more confidence and was so grateful for Louise’s encouragement.”
— Hazel, parent
Clarity for Them. Relief for You.
When your teenager has a process, genuine options to explore and a clearer sense of what comes next, the conversation at home can change too.
You don’t need to have all the answers for them — and they don’t need to have their whole future figured out.
Empower Youth gives them the tools and confidence to take ownership of their next steps, while giving you reassurance that they are moving forward with greater clarity and purpose.
Explore more parent and participant stories below.
Give them clarity for their next step - not pressure to have their whole life figured out.
Hear from past Empower Youth participants
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"Louise's Empower Youth course has been truly transformative for my son. He has grown in confidence, gained a deeper understanding of his strengths, and now sees the potential in his unique journey. The encouragement and kindness he received throughout the program made a lasting impact. This course helped him realise that success doesn’t have to follow a traditional path, and that his passions and skills are valuable. We are incredibly grateful for this experience. Highly recommend!"
Krystal (mother) - Auckland
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My son is now thinking about his future. He has just done a 5 week Empowering Youth course with Louise and the change in him is amazing. I would highly recommend that if anyone has a teenager that is withdrawn and doubting themselves then Louise is your woman!!"
Janine (mother) - Nelson
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"Our daughter was really struggling with direction heading into her tertiary education, she was doing very well at school but wasn't sure where her strengths could take her. Louise has provided our daughter with clarity and direction and is now fully focused on what she wants to achieve in her tertiary years and beyond. Even our daughters' teachers commented to us at the last parent teacher interviews, they have noticed the change and added drive. Thank you, Louise, your course has made the entry to tertiary education so much simpler and exciting for us and our daughter."
Gemma (mother) - Wanaka
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"I enrolled my son, who is in year 11, in the Empower Youth coaching program with Louise, and it has been an incredibly valuable experience for him. The course provided him with a wealth of knowledge and guidance, helping him to identify career paths that genuinely interest him. I highly recommend Louise's coaching workshops for any young person looking to gain insight into their future career options."
Matt (father) - Wellington
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"We had an awesome experience with Louise. Thank you for helping our son figure out what he wants to do in the future. He truly enjoyed every moment of the journey with you. You have a wonderful way of guiding him through it. We also appreciate all the follow-up you did. Thank you again!"
Romy (mother) - Richmond
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"We had a son who, after taking a gap year, was struggling to determine his vocational and tertiary education direction. He faced multiple diverse options but lacked clarity. As parents, we were not effectively aiding the conversation. Louise provided structure to the process and direction to his thinking, enabling James to identify his true interests. He is now enrolled at Victoria University, pursuing a course he finds enjoyable."
Rob (father) - Nelson