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Launch: life after school

Get clear on your values, goals, and direction — to move forward with purpose and confidence.

Whether you’re finishing college, vocational school, or stepping away from education altogether, after years of structure and support, you’re suddenly faced with one big question:

Now what?

We’re here for those navigating the shift from structured schooling to independent adulthood. If you're feeling uncertain, stuck, or simply ready for direction, we're here to help you clarify goals, build confidence, and step into what's next—with purpose.

We combine coaching conversations with simple, proven tools that help bring clarity and direction. These may include:

  • Personal Values Assessment

    Uncover what truly matters to you — not what others expect. This guided reflection helps you identify your core values, which become the foundation for future decisions.

  • Strengths + Interests Inventory

    We use easy-to-complete tools to help you spot patterns in what you're good at, what you enjoy, and where you thrive — academically, socially, and professionally.

  • Life Path Mapping

    Through guided visualization and discussion, we sketch out what success looks like for you. This becomes a flexible roadmap — not a rigid plan — so you can start taking action without feeling boxed in.

  • Goal Setting Framework

    Learn how to set meaningful, achievable goals and break them into small, manageable steps using practical planning templates.

  • Decision-Making Tools

    We teach simple frameworks to help you evaluate options, balance uncertainty, and move forward when the next step isn’t obvious.

  • Confidence-Building Practices

    From self-talk rewrites to mindset shifts, we help you build the kind of resilience and inner motivation that sticks — long after the coaching ends.

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It’s not just about finding a job — it’s about building a life that feels right to you.

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Meet Your Coach

Gerry Tchir

Founder, Coach & Author

  • Master of Business Administration — Farleigh Dickinson University

  • Associate Professor — Undergraduate and Graduate Schools, College of Business, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Georgian Court University, and College of St. Elizabeth

  • Former president of a $100 million company with over 600 people

Learn more about Gerry
Learn more about Gerry

Hear from Coaching Clients and Workshop Participants

  • Claudia Mandreucci

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    “My meetings with Gerry have been so powerful; he plants seeds at both the personal and business levels that continue to grow steadily in my life. I believe that surrounding myself with those who play life at a high level is the best way to reach the top, and Gerry does just that!”

  • Jerry F. Vorbach

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    “Gerry Tchir is like an Anthony Robbins with real-life experience. Using Gerry's techniques, I recently received a job offer worth more than 50% of my present compensation.”

  • Nic Stasiuk

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    “I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for all the guidance and expert advice you’ve provided me on my day-to-day work issues. With your help, I was able to get the job offer I was hoping for in less than 6 months. Your coaching was instrumental in this new opportunity.

  • Darielle M. Suchicki

    NY/NJ Region, Quest Diagnostics

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    “This was the best class I've ever attended! I recommend that this course be offered to all employees, including our CEO!”

  • Judith R. Merz, Ed. D.

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    “Unbelievable! That seems to be the key word being echoed throughout the district as a result of your series of workshops for our teachers, administrators, and secretaries, several of whom have stopped me in the halls, called or written to say "thank you for bringing Gerry Tchir to our district."

  • Rev. Msgr. Charles W. Gusmer, S.T.D. , V.E.

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    “How can we begin to thank you for your marvelous presentation! Your lecture was the highlight of our Siena Series. God has given you a great gift and you use it well”