WORK WITH ME

Your late teens, 20s, and 30s are full of decisions that feel like they should come with a manual. They don't. But they do come with choices — and most of the noise around those choices belongs to other people.

My work is about helping you cut through that noise. Not by telling you what to do, but by asking the questions that help you figure out what you actually think — and giving you the space to act on it without someone else's agenda in the way.

Below you'll find the different ways we can work together, as well as some honest notes on when coaching is a good fit — and when it might not be.

Amy Dong
250+ people trained & coached
20+ organizations served
10+ years of facilitation experience
ICF certified + Harvard Ed.M.

IS COACHING RIGHT FOR YOU?

It might be a fit if you…

  • Are navigating a transition — starting college, first job, career pivot, moving out, figuring out what's next — and feel overwhelmed by the options
  • Have a big decision in front of you and keep going in circles because everyone has a different opinion
  • Know what you want but keep letting other people's expectations drown it out
  • Are tired of making choices based on what looks good rather than what feels right
  • Want a real thought partner — not another podcast, quiz, or unsolicited advice
  • Are ready to stop outsourcing your decisions and start owning them

It might not be the right fit if…

  • You want someone to just tell you what to do — that's a consultant, mentor, or parent, not a coach
  • You're dealing with mental health concerns that need clinical support — therapy will serve you much better
  • You're not quite ready to be honest with yourself about what you actually want
  • You're hoping coaching will do the work for you without any effort in between sessions

Not sure which category you're in? That's a pretty good sign you're ready. Reach out and we'll figure it out together.

HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Choose what fits where you are right now.

Individual

1:1 Coaching

An ongoing partnership built around your goals, your pace, and the questions that keep you up at night. Typically 6–12 sessions over 3–6 months. We start with a free 30-minute consult — no pressure, no pitch.

  • A dedicated thought partner who isn't your parent, your boss, or your algorithm
  • Tools to build self-awareness and get clear on what you actually value
  • Real accountability between sessions — not just weekly check-ins
  • A clearer sense of direction and the confidence to act on it

Best for: Young adults navigating a major transition, a stuck point, or the general overwhelm of having too many options and too many opinions about which one to choose.

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Read

Get the Book

Amy's book is for young adults who are tired of being told what their lives should look like — and ready to figure out what they actually want. Available online and at select events.

  • A guide you can return to at any transition point
  • Real frameworks for making intentional decisions
  • Stories that actually sound like your life, not a LinkedIn success post
  • Something you'll want to hand to your best friend when they're spiraling

Best for: Anyone who wants to do the thinking work on their own time, or wants a starting point before (or alongside) coaching.

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Speaking

Bring Amy to Your Organization

Are you a parent, teacher, counselor, or administrator who works with young people navigating big life choices? Amy speaks to high schools, colleges, and organizations on intentional decision-making, identity, transitions, and building a life that's actually yours.

  • Engaging, honest talks that resonate with teens and young adults
  • Workshops and keynotes tailored to your audience and context
  • A message that cuts through the noise — no toxic positivity, no generic advice
  • Available for schools, universities, conferences, and community organizations

Best for: Educators, administrators, and parent organizations who want to give the young people in their community real tools for navigating what comes next.

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FREE RESOURCES

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Wheel of Life Assessment

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Wheel of Life Assessment

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Your 5-Year Career Clarity Plan

Not a LinkedIn checklist. A thinking tool for figuring out where you actually want to go — before everyone else decides for you.

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Morning Routine Starter Kit

Design a morning routine that's actually yours — not someone else's 5am cold plunge copy-pasted onto your life. No ice baths required.

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Values Quiz: Who Are You When No One's Watching?

15 questions. 12 archetypes. Instant results with your superpowers, growth edges, and a path forward. Free & takes 5–7 minutes.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

What's the difference between coaching and therapy?

Therapy tends to focus on understanding and healing the past. Coaching focuses on the present and future — on what you want, what's getting in the way, and how to move forward. If you're dealing with significant mental health concerns or unresolved trauma, therapy is likely a better fit. Coaching is for people who are generally well-functioning but want to grow, get unstuck, or navigate change more intentionally.

What's the difference between coaching and consulting or mentoring?

Consultants and mentors typically offer advice, expertise, or guidance based on their own experience. Coaches don't. My job isn't to tell you what to do — it's to ask the questions that help you figure out what you already know. That said, I bring relevant experience and frameworks into the room; I just won't use them to make your decisions for you.

How long does coaching typically last?

It depends on what you're working on. Some people work with me for 3 months on a specific challenge; others for 6 months or longer on something bigger. A single Leadership Session or ELI debrief can also stand alone if you want to start smaller and see how it feels. We'll figure out the right structure together in our first conversation.

Do I need to have a clear goal before we start?

No. Some of the most important coaching work begins with someone who just knows something needs to change — but can't name it yet. That's a completely valid starting point. We'll figure out the direction together.

What does a typical coaching session look like?

Sessions are usually 45–60 minutes. We start by identifying what you want to focus on in that hour, then I use questions, frameworks, and occasional tools to help you think more clearly and decide more intentionally. You leave with clarity and, more often than not, a concrete next step. Nothing is assigned; everything is chosen.

I'm not sure which service is right for me. How do I choose?

Start with a conversation. You don't need to know what you need before we talk — that's part of what the first call is for. Reach out through the contact page and we'll take it from there.

For young adults who are done letting other people make their choices for them.

Not sure where to start? That's exactly where I like to begin.

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