Life & career coaching for young adults
Graduated and not sure what's next?
I help young adults build a career and a life they can run on their own — with confidence, clarity, and a plan that fits who they are.
Amanda McLaughlin, PhD · Author of I Graduated, Now What?
Who I work with
A blend of career counseling and life coaching, shaped around your values and strengths.
Young adults
Launch your career and your life
Resumes, networking, interviews, and salary negotiation — plus the budgeting, housing, and day-to-day skills nobody taught you.
Coaching for individuals →Parents
Worried about your graduate?
Step back with confidence. I work directly with your young adult so they build real independence — and you get your role as parent back.
How parents can help →Schools & organizations
Workshops and group programs
Career-readiness and life-skills sessions for colleges, programs, and teams — plus coworking sessions for focused accountability.
Bring me to your group →
The book
I Graduated, Now What?
An Essential Guide to Adulting and Life Skills
4.6 out of 5 · 89 ratings on Amazon
Your road map for life after high school or college — the same frameworks I use with coaching clients, in a book you can keep on the shelf. A perfect graduation gift.
- Life skills — work-life balance, running a home, and taking care of yourself
- Money — budgeting, credit, and managing your finances with confidence
- Relationships — building and keeping healthy connections as an adult
- Goals — planning a career and personal life that fit who you are
- Motivation — stories and encouragement for when things get hard
Also at Target and bookstores nationwide.
Want 1:1 help putting it into practice? Book a free call
Meet Amanda
Grounded in psychology. Built on real-world experience.
I'm Amanda McLaughlin, PhD — a coach, author, and higher education leader. My degrees in psychology shape how I coach: I focus on how people actually grow, make decisions, and build confidence, not just on checklists.
I spent eight years in higher education helping students make the leap from campus to career, and I've also worked on the corporate side at Dun & Bradstreet. Today I bring that same approach to young adults and their families, one-on-one and in groups.
How it works
Free 15-minute call
We talk through where you are, where you want to be, and whether we're a fit.
A plan built around you
We map your goals to your values and strengths, then pick a package that fits.
Confidence, clarity, control
Regular sessions and real accountability until you're running things on your own.
Single sessions and multi-session packages available. We'll find the right fit on your free call. · Book yours
What clients say
“I appreciated you pushing me to talk about equity and ownership in my business venture. It is actually turning into a real for-profit business now.”
“I wanted to reach out to express my gratitude for your support.”
“It was great having you on campus. You inspired some students and helped make our colloquium a success. We hope to see you again.”
Free resources
Get free guides & checklists
Join the list and I'll send you practical tools for life after graduation as soon as they're released. No spam.
Ready to figure out what's next?
Book a free 15-minute call. No pressure — just a conversation about where you are and where you want to go.
Pick a timeOr email Amanda@beyondthebooks.org