Frequently Asked Questions

Soft skills are personal and interpersonal abilities that shape how we interact, collaborate, and communicate with others. These skills aren’t tied to a specific profession but are essential across all careers and life situations. Employers highly value them, and they’re crucial for building strong relationships and working effectively in teams.

Common Soft Skills include:

• Communication – Sharing ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing

• Teamwork – Cooperating with others to reach shared goals

• Problem-solving – Analyzing and addressing challenges

• Critical Thinking – Evaluating information to make sound decisions

• Adaptability – Adjusting to change and new circumstances

• Emotional Intelligence – Understanding and managing emotions

• Leadership – Inspiring and guiding individuals or groups

• Time Management – Prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines

• Creativity – Generating innovative ideas and solutions

• Professionalism – Demonstrating reliability, ethics, and accountability

Life skills are the core abilities that help people handle everyday challenges and make responsible decisions. They include emotional, social, and practical skills that support personal well-being and success—at home, at school, and in the workplace. Many life skills overlap with soft skills but focus more on managing life outside of work.

Common Life Skills:

• Trust Building - The ability to foster confidence in relationships

• Self-awareness – Knowing your emotions, strengths, and areas for growth

• Empathy – Understanding how others feel and responding with care

• Decision-making – Choosing wisely based on facts and consequences

• Interpersonal Relationships – Building and maintaining healthy connections

• Coping with Stress – Managing pressure in positive, constructive ways

• Emotional Regulation – Handling emotions in healthy and productive ways

• Conflict Resolution – Navigating and resolving disagreements respectfully

• Creative Thinking – Approaching situations with fresh ideas and flexibility

• Effective Communication – Expressing yourself clearly and listening actively

• Problem-solving – Finding solutions to everyday challenges

Absolutely. Growth is possible at any stage. Our coaching for adults focuses on building momentum, setting goals, and reconnecting with your values to create meaningful progress.

Roots to Success is a father-daughter mentoring initiative dedicated to helping people of all ages unlock their potential. We combine decades of experience in education, coaching, leadership, and personal development to guide individuals toward a purposeful and fulfilling life.

Our services are designed for adults navigating career or life transitions, college students figuring out their path, people completing other forms of education, and teens building the essential skills to thrive in school, work, and relationships.

We bring both generational wisdom and modern insight, offering coaching that blends human-skill development with personalized mentoring. Our method is practical, warm, and rooted in real-life experience.

We work with a wide range—from high achievers who need guidance finding balance, to students with strong technical skills but weaker people skills, to those simply unsure about what’s next.

We meet them where they are. Our style is encouraging and respectful, focused on building trust, self-confidence, and clarity about their strengths and goals.

This is a focused track for graduating high school students and undergrads figuring out their next chapter—whether it’s college, a career, or finding their purpose. We help them explore what matters most and create a plan forward.

We begin with a discovery call to understand your needs. From there, we develop a customized mentoring plan that includes one-on-one coaching, practical exercises, and guided reflection.

Programs are flexible and based on your goals. Some people benefit from just a few sessions, while others prefer ongoing support over several months.

No—this is coaching and mentoring. We focus on personal development, life skills, and future goals, not mental health diagnosis or treatment.