Compass Clarity & Decision Program for Adolescents (16–19)
Many teenagers face important life decisions before they truly understand themselves.
Compass creates space for them to slow down, reflect, and develop a clearer sense of direction.
The thinking skills they develop during the program will support their decisions for years to come.
Program Compass
A 12-week group program helping teenagers understand themselves more clearly and approach important decisions about their future with greater confidence.
Program fee from 16,500 CZK
Many teenagers appear successful on the outside
They have good grades.
They participate in activities.
Everything seems to be working well.
Yet internally they often feel:
- uncertainty about their future
- pressure from expectations
- confusion about many possible paths
- fear of making the wrong decision
Many parents recognise this moment.
Their child is capable and intelligent, yet unsure about which direction actually makes sense.
Questions many teenagers begin asking
What do I actually want to do with my life?
How do I know if I’m choosing the right university?
Am I deciding for myself or because others expect it?
Why do I feel pressure even when everything seems fine?
School prepares students to perform. It rarely prepares them to make complex life decisions. Compass creates space where teenagers can pause and think differently.
FORM
Why a group program works well
Many teenagers discover one important thing: They are not the only ones thinking about these questions. In a group, they often hear for the first time that others are facing similar uncertainty.
New perspectives through discussion
Teenagers hear how others think — and that alone opens up new ways of thinking.
The realisation that uncertainty is normal
In the group, they hear for the first time that others face the same uncertainty.
Opportunities to learn from how others think
Hearing how others think expands one's own ways of seeing things.
A safe space to share thoughts openly
Open discussion in a small group — without judgement and without pressure.
Groups remain intentionally small: 8 - 10 participants. This allows a balance between discussion, reflection and individual space.
What participants gain
What participants often gain from the program?
After 12 weeks, most teenagers gain a clearer sense of direction, greater confidence in decision-making, and the ability to think about their future without feeling overwhelmed.
A clearer sense of direction
They begin to understand what genuinely interests and motivates them.
Greater confidence in decision-making
They learn how to evaluate options thoughtfully instead of reacting to pressure.
Less anxiety about the future
When their thinking becomes clearer, the pressure around important decisions often decreases significantly.
Greater independence in thinking
They develop their own perspective rather than simply reacting to expectations from others.
More constructive conversations with parents
When teenagers understand their own reasoning better, conversations about the future tend to become calmer and more productive.
REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS TEENAGERS OFTEN FACE
The following simplified examples reflect questions teenagers frequently bring into coaching conversations. Names and details are changed for privacy.
Too many possible options
A student with strong grades has many university options available.
From the outside it seems like an advantage, but internally it can create pressure and confusion about which path actually makes sense.
Instead of clarity, the result can be paralysis.
Expectations from family vs personal direction
A teenager may feel strong expectations to follow a particular academic path.
At the same time, they may feel drawn to something different but struggle to understand whether that interest is serious or just curiosity.
Loss of motivation despite strong abilities
A student who has always performed well suddenly begins losing motivation.
This is often not about ability. Sometimes it simply becomes unclear what all the effort is actually leading toward.
When inner direction is missing, performance alone is no longer enough.
Feeling behind compared to others
Many friends may already seem confident about their future plans.
Some have chosen a university, some a field of study, some a plan to go abroad.
When someone is still unsure, they may start believing they are somehow behind or doing something wrong.
Social pressure and relationships
Sometimes the challenge is not only about university choices.
Teenagers may also be navigating friendships, expectations from peers, and questions about their own boundaries and identity.
And that, too, is part of deciding who they want to be and how they want to live.
The program lasts 12 weeks and is divided into three phases.
Each phase builds on the previous one — from self-understanding through clarity to independent decision-making.
Understanding yourself
Many teenagers begin noticing patterns in their thinking they had not recognised before.
Clarity and direction
Gradually, uncertainty becomes a clearer set of possibilities. Participants learnt to distinguish between personal interests and outside expectations.
Ownership and confidence
Participants develop greater confidence in their thinking, the ability to explain and stand behind their decisions and a framework for future decision-making.
WhatsApp group
Each group has its own WhatsApp group. It serves to:
- connect participants
- share short reflections between sessions
- communicate organisational information
Participants are added to the group about one week before the program begins.
The group will also contain practical information about the program and location.
Program format
The program takes place in a pleasant and calm space in Prague, suitable for reflective group work.
SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
Schedule and terms of services
Participants can choose from one of four groups. The programme follows this terms.
3.11. · 10.11. · 24.11. · 1.12. · 8.12. · 15.12.
6.4. · 13.4. · 20.4. · 27.4. · 4.5. · 11.5.
5 Nov. · 12 Nov. · 26 Nov. · 3 Dec. · 10 Dec. · 17 Dec.
8. 4. · 15. 4. · 22. 4. · 29. 4. · 6. 5. · 13. 5.
Compass is not therapy. The program is designed for teenagers who are generally functioning well but want to gain greater clarity about themselves and their future direction.
If a teenager is experiencing significant psychological difficulties, therapy or professional mental health support may be more appropriate.
Compass focuses on:
Teenagers who:
About Martina Očadlíková
Martina Očadlíková is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC).
She holds MBA and MSc degrees.
Before becoming a coach, she spent more than 15 years working in international business and leadership roles where complex decision-making and responsibility for people were part of everyday work.
In her coaching practice she helps clients recognise patterns in their thinking, communication, and decision-making and develop clearer and more constructive ways of approaching complex situations.
This structured approach is particularly valuable for teenagers who are beginning to face important life decisions.
Registration
A place is reserved after completing registration and payment.
Participation in the programme is governed by the Programme Terms and the Privacy Policy.