Parents do so much to support their kids, but sometimes, hearing guidance from someone outside the family can make all the difference. Whether it’s to help a shy child come out of their shell, guide a teen through goal-setting, or just give them space to talk things through, coaching offers extra support during the ups and downs of growing up.
In this list, you’ll find the top life coaches for kids who can help them build confidence, manage emotions, and develop everyday life skills in a way that complements what they’re already learning at home.
Best Life Coaches for Kids
Gigi Alaqqad
Gigi Alaqqad is a Dubai-based, certified kids life coach and mom of two girls. She has a rich background in project management, which she left after a decade to pursue her true calling in children’s emotional and social development.
She works primarily with children aged six and above through play‑based therapeutic coaching, using storytelling, art, role‑playing, and interactive activities.
Dr. Lamya Tawfik
Dr. Lamya Tawfik is an Egyptian-born professional based in Dubai and the founder of iChoose, a company dedicated to children’s wellbeing and playful growth. Through iChoose, she works as a kids life coach, creative therapist, and storyteller, offering workshops for children as well as story reading sessions for parents. She provides her services in Arabic, English, and Italian.
Her purpose is to nurture children’s curiosity, empathy, and emotional intelligence and help them feel safe, loved, and empowered to make choices aligned with their values.
Tr. Tii
Tr. Tii is a certified play-based Kids Life Coach affiliated with the Kids Life Studio® network, currently based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Known for their motto, “One confident sentence can change everything,” Tr. Tii helps children aged 5–18 overcome shyness, find their voice, and build self-esteem through play‑based coaching techniques.
Dale Vincent Hancock
Dale Vincent Hancock is a UK-based, internationally-acclaimed, confidence coach for kids, families, and educators, with over 20 years of experience helping young people find their voice.
Dale’s personal journey from a bullied child of low self-worth to a national TV show winner and public speaker, alongside overcoming professional setbacks and family crises, drives his empathetic, resilience-focused coaching style.
He believes that confidence isn’t inherited, but taught. Using movement-based exercises and mindset coaching, he helps kids gain this confidence and stand strong in their identity.
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Bronwyn Bergen
Bronwyn Bergen is the founder and CEO of STARS Kids Life Coaches, based in Newtown, Pennsylvania. She has over 30 years of experience as an elementary school teacher, as well as a master’s degree in education and psychology. Since launching STARS in 2019, Bronwyn has guided hundreds of children annually, both in-person and via tele-coaching.
Her vision is to normalize coaching for children so that being asked, “How was your coach today?” is as common as asking, “How was school?”
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What’s Next
Coaching can give kids a space to grow that complements what they learn at home and in school. If you’re looking for more ways to support children’s growth, whether that’s through movement or family-based guidance, you might want to check out our reviews of the top kids yoga teacher training programs and parenting coach certification options.
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