Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Life Coaching”
A Life Coach’s First-Person Experience Barry Motes has been a Life Coach with Orphan Care Alliance since 2013. In that time, he has mentored a dozen foster youth. Barry speaks from a place of experience and a passion to see young people prosper. “Zane” is the twelfth young man I’ve had the opportunity to work with. Most of these relationships …
What is Life Coaching? Life coaching is more than mentorship; it’s a relationship. It’s not about fixing someone’s life; it’s being present in it. At its core, life coaching is about walking alongside a young person as they navigate life’s challenges and opportunities. For youth with foster care, kinship care, or adoption experience, this kind of relationship can be life …
What does it mean to be a ‘spotter’ for foster youth? Spotters are used by weightlifters to encourage them and protect them as they grow stronger. They stand beside the athlete and assist, if and when, necessary. In life, we all need “spotters” from time to time. Think about it – when someone stands by your side through the difficult …
Double the Impact: Why Your End-of-Year Gift to OCA Matters in 2025 Year-end giving often comes from a place of reflection—what mattered this year, and how can I invest in what lasts? At OCA, we believe that 2025 is the moment to build for tomorrow. By giving now, you do more than support ongoing programs: you help set up transformation …
From Chaos to Calm: A Five-Week Turnaround Five weeks. That’s all it took for Carson’s* story to begin changing. When he first met his OCA Life Coach, James, in early September 2025, life was turbulent. Carson had been expelled from school after a series of angry outbursts – even throwing chairs when frustration took over. He was confined to his …
A Birthday that Almost Wasn’t Birthdays are meant to be celebrated. Thanks to OCA Life Coach Sherry Wood, one young woman was able to feel truly seen and loved on her 17th birthday. When plans at her residential fell through, Sherry stepped in to make sure her day didn’t go unnoticed. Sherry arranged a surprise dinner at Roosters. She invited …
