Life Coaching & Mentoring for Young Adults (18+)
At different points in life, the challenges, highs, and lows we face can encourage us to stop, reassess, and ask ourselves what direction we truly want to go in. Priorities change. Experiences shape decisions. For many young adults, this is especially true as they navigate study, career, relationships, and independence — but these same questions can arise at any stage of life.
I work mainly with young adults (18–30) who are figuring out study, career, and relationships, but I also support adults at other stages of life. Many of my clients are young men who benefit from having a safe, non-judgmental space to build confidence, clarity, and direction. Coaching with me is about helping you take back control of your own journey, so you can move forward with greater purpose and resilience.
Having worked in Education and Music for over 25 years, I realised that the joy of my teaching career was not just in the subject but in the connections with people. They inspired me to continue helping others grow. Direct Your Direction was born out of that passion, combined with my own life journey and professional training. I am now a Certified and Accredited Personal, Executive, Leadership & Mentoring Coach and a Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach with Kingstown College Dublin and EMCC.
Why should you work with me?
Because I am an empathetic, supportive, EMCC Certified Personal Executive and Leadership Coach, located in Tramore Co. Waterford, with over 25 years of performing and teaching Music for and with teens and young adults.
I specialise in coaching young adults, especially young men, who want to grow their confidence, resilience, and sense of direction. At the same time, my coaching is equally effective for adults at any stage of life navigating change, uncertainty, or new opportunities.
With this wealth of experience I can help Young Adults find their path and purpose in life.
As a result of my musical background as a Musician and an Educator, I have the unique option of including Music as a tool, where appropriate, to enhance communication with Parents/Carers, confidence, resilience, leadership and life skills. This is not Music Therapy but it is therapeutic Music. And you may even take up a new musical hobby in the future!
Learning how to effectively communicate is an important skill. Click the button below to read a recent article I wrote on this topic that was featured in A Lust For Life – an Irish Mental Health Charity.
New Music by Áine
Inspired by the landscapes and people of Tramore, Áine’s debut album reflects themes of resilience, joy and belonging.
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Music as a Coaching Tool
Music can be very powerful and speaks to people in different ways.
Music can be a powerful way to spark reflection, shift mood, and connect more deeply with your own thoughts. Sometimes the words of a song speak directly to you, while other times instrumental music helps you slow down and focus. In my coaching, I may use music in different ways to support your growth and self-discovery — but always as part of the coaching process, not as a music lesson.
Examples:
- Creating or listening to playlists that reflect and support the themes we’re exploring.
- Using simple instruments (such as tin whistle or harp) to encourage mindfulness, confidence, and self-expression.
- Exploring the emotions and insights music brings up, and how they connect to your goals.
Ready to take the next step? Let’s talk about how coaching can support your journey!
