Katie Tornes

Youth and Career Coach

Welcome to Katie Tornes Coaching.Hi, I’m Katie—a trained Youth and Careers Coach.As a Youth Coach, I specialise in supporting young people aged 13-20 through the exciting yet challenging journey of adolescence. I provide them with the tools and strategies to enhance wellbeing, build confidence and develop personal resilience.In my role as a Careers Coach, I support young people as they explore future study options and career pathways, helping them learn about themselves and make informed and confident decisions about their next steps.

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Youth Coaching

Teenage life comes with its challenges. Whilst adolescence is often an exciting time of self-discovery and independence, many young people are facing academic and social pressures, dealing with friendship and family dynamics and wrestling with self-regulation. These difficulties can leave them feeling overwhelmed, disconnected and struggling with their mental health.How coaching can help
Coaching provides young people with the tools and strategies they need to navigate the obstacles of adolescence, whilst also offering a safe space to explore and make sense of the challenges they face. Coaching empowers young people to approach life’s challenges with a healthier, more balanced mindset.Youth coaching covers topics such as:
• Developing personal resilience.
• Reducing procrastination
• Self-regulation.
• Dealing with overwhelm
• Increasing motivation and engagement in learning.
• Increasing aspiration and achievement.
• Developing self-belief and self-worth.
• Building confidence.
• Developing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Developing problem solving abilities.My focus is on generating self awareness, identifying and mitigating blockers/limiting beliefs, creating actionable plans and providing tools and strategies for problem solving.Through regular check-ins and self-reflection, I encourage accountability and help young people build a strong foundation of skills to confidently navigate their challenges.

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career coaching

Making decisions about future study and career pathways can feel overwhelming and daunting for many young people.They may have no idea of what or where they want to study, feel overwhelmed by the abundance of options available or simply scared of making the wrong choice. Fear and uncertainty are two of the main drivers of stress for young people.When combined with the usual pressures of teenage life, this phase can be exceptionally stressful.How coaching can helpThrough one-to-one coaching sessions, I support young people explore who they are, discovering their values, interests, strengths and future aspirations and empowering them to make informed choices about study options and career paths after school. By setting clear aspirations and developing decision-making skills, young people gain the confidence and clarity needed to take their next steps with purpose and excitement for their futureCareer coaching covers topics such as:
• Exploring personal interests, strengths, and values
• Discovering your vision for the future
• Overcoming blocks and limiting beliefs
• Identifying potential career paths and study options
• Setting academic and career aspirations
• Building decision-making and planning skills
• Building confidence and self-awareness for future success

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how it works

I work with students on a one-to-one basis offering personalised coaching sessions tailored to the specific needs of the individual.My coaching is delivered in 60-90 minute sessions which allows for in-depth discussions, goal setting and actionable steps in each session.I start with a free 40 minute initial discussion to get an idea of the topic(s) to be covered. If you choose to proceed with the coaching we decide on the number of sessions required*, depending on the needs of the individual and the coaching topic(s) involved.I am based in Cascais in Portugal. Coaching can be delivered in person or on Zoom. I also offer outdoor coaching.*My coaching services are subject to a minimum of 3 sessions.

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About

I originally trained as a solicitor after studying Law at University, very much driven by my curiosity of people and helping them. After qualifying, I worked as an employment lawyer in the UK for 13 years before moving to Portugal with my husband and two young children in 2015.Having spent a few years looking after my young family and volunteering in various positions in my children's international school, I decided to pursue my aspirations of supporting others and retrain as a Coach.I am now a fully qualified Life Coach with a Certificate in Coaching from the University of Cambridge.I am passionate about working with young people, helping them through this exciting phase of their life and supporting them to find wellbeing, confidence and joy.In my free time, I love walking on the beach or in the Sintra hills with my family and our dog Oscar, running, playing tennis and spending time with my family and friends.

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