Ep. #86: The Power of Coaching in Transforming Young Lives with Jessica Villegas and Jeff Forrester

The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLamb

Have you ever been stuck trying to understand your teenager or young adult? Here's an enlightening conversation with Jessica and Jeff from Hi-Lite Coaching and Consulting. They share their journey of transforming troubled youth into confident individuals equipped to navigate life's challenges. With a unique blend of personal anecdotes and professional expertise, they illuminate the challenges of fostering a sense of agency in young people, enabling them to take control of their lives. We also discuss the importance of equipping parents with tools and feedback, as well as understanding the unique psychology of adolescents. This engaging dialogue unfolds the impact of parenting language on a child's development and highlights the detrimental effects of negative programming. It is not just an exploration of youth coaching but a testament to its extraordinary results. Tune in to understand more about the magic of coaching for parents, educators, or anyone invested in nurturing the future generation.

About Jessica Villegas, Founder | Success Coach | Speaker

Jessica's leadership style is all about challenging her teams to be the best they can be, and she is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get involved in the work alongside them. The results speak for themselves - incredible success for her teams and a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction for Jessica. Now, she brings that same energy and success to her clients through Hi-Lite. After spending 13 years in Hospitality Management and seven years in Supply Chain Logistics in various leadership and corporate training roles, Jessica's passion for empowering others led her to launch Hi-Lite. She brings her impressive collection of personal experiences, education, and professional knowledge to her coaching practice, designing a robust coaching program called “Empower. Transform. Achieve.”
“Growing up, I faced many hardships and insecurities. I didn’t have coaches, mentors, or many supportive people around me that were good role models. I made many mistakes that took many years to correct: financially, emotionally, and in life. When I’m working with clients, I use these experiences to fuel my coaching and empower them to transform the way they see their experiences and situations as opportunities to grow, overcome, and achieve. It is through this that I help my clients create systems for success that are authentic to them so their futures are brighter and more sustainable and they find fulfillment.”

About Jeff Forrester, Co-founder | Success Coach Author | Speaker

His best moments were always when he saw people achieve more than they thought they could, and in 2020, he was inspired to write his first book, "Unleashed Potential: Simple Steps to Be the Best Version of Yourself." This inspiring read is filled with stories from Jeff's youth

and the lessons he wishes he had known back then. He feels so strongly about sharing these lessons with others that he had to put them in a book! As a father, husband, friend, and professional, Jeff brings his wealth of experience to his coaching relationships, helping others unlock their full potential through critical thinking. With Jeff's infectious energy and passion for helping others, you'll be on your way to becoming the best version of yourself in no time!

“People can accomplish more when they have people who believe in them and challenge them to go a little further than they think they can.”
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Episode highlights:
[0:00] Intro

[2:01] Who is Jessica Villegas?

[6:35] Who is Jeff Forrester?

[9:33] Youth's individual identity, relationship, and life goals

[11:11] Time management, distraction management & task management

[13:45] Sense of agency

[16:36] Another man's anxiety is not another man's problem

[21:57] Counseling versus coaching

[27:20] You can't build the neural pathway without the experience

[31:30] Proper programming with positive affirmations

[35:59] Courage before confidence

[41:32] Great coaches will walk alongside you and help identify certain obstacles on how to get around it

[44:58] Outro