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Tish Bateman
Educational Consultant
Most career guidance looks only at school grades and a job list.
The Next Step is different.
It is a highly tailored, holistic mentorship program that looks at the whole person. We don’t just figure out what your teen wants to do—we uncover who they are, what they value, and what kind of life they want to build.
THE THREE-PILLAR HOLISTIC FRAMEWORK:
Pillar 1: Self-Knowledge (Who Am I?)
We peel back the noise of peer pressure and parental expectations. Through deep, targeted conversations and assessments, we map out their core values, intrinsic motivations, and natural personality traits.
Pillar 2: Environmental Fit (Where Do I Thrive?)
A job title means nothing if the environment is wrong. We explore what kind of workspaces, team dynamics, and daily routines align with their emotional and mental well-being.
Pillar 3: The Customized Roadmap (How Do I Get There?)
Because no two young people are the same, this is where the path diverges. We build a completely bespoke action plan—whether that means traditional university, a creative portfolio build, a gap-year with purpose, or alternative skills-based credentials in South Africa.
WHY A ONE-SIZE-FITS ALL ASSESSMENT FAILS
Computerized aptitude tests spit out a generic list of jobs based on a multiple-choice quiz.
They don’t see your teen’s anxiety, their unique creative quirks, or their personal definition of success.
The Next Step is deliberately flexible because your child is unique. The rhythm, focus, and outcome of our sessions adapt entirely to how your teen processes the world.
It’s not a rigid curriculum; it’s a personalized launchpad.
MENTORSHIP PACKAGES:
The Holistic Roadmap:
Four sessions (online or in-person) - R2800,00
Here we don't just talk; we use strength-assessments, including the NBI Brain Profiling Assessment, value-mapping, and practical research to build your specific roadmap:
Session 1 - Discover your design
Session 2 - Define what matters
Session 3 - Map your direction
Session 4 - Protect your well-being
By the end of this programme, participants often experience:
Greater clarity about their future
Increased confidence in decision-making
Reduced overwhelm about life after school
A better understanding of their strengths and direction
A practical plan for moving forward
Exclusive to my GED students:
Exclusive to my GED students:
The Holistic Roadmap at a discounted rate: R2400.00!
The Direction Session
A single, 45 min, high-impact strategy session to unlock immediate clarity- R600,00
Best for teens facing an immediate roadblock, this direct, 1-on-1 holistic coaching session is focused entirely on a single, pressing decision.
Because sometimes you don’t need a long programme;
just the right conversation.
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