Stage for LIfe Coaching:'Next Stage'
What's it all about?
1-2-1 Online coaching experience that doesn't just teach - it transforms you! This unique approach empowers young people to confidently own their journey while mastering essential soft skills and life skills essential for thriving in the real-world.
Drama-based methods: Interactive, creative, engaging learning helping you build real-world confidence
NLP: Powerful techniques helping you shift mindsets, overcome hurdles and unlock your true potential
Life Coaching: Personalized guidance to set goals, build resilience and take decisive action
Stage for LIfe Coaching: 'Next Stage'
Story & Mission
STAGE FOR LIFE COACHING: 'Next Stage' was founded in 2026 to help young people successfully navigate major life changes. Using drama techniques, NLP, and coaching, empowering students and young adults to build confidence and resilience throughout their educational and career journeys is the main aim.
Meet 'Coach JD'
Qualified with BA (HONS), PGCE/Cert.Ed, Psychology, Fitness & Well-being L2, NLP, Life Coaching, Enhanced DBS-checked and with years of experience in Entertertainment, Retail, Customer Service and Coaching, Coach JD (aka John Durham) is a warm and welcoming, caring, supportive and highly professional trainer. His main aim is in helping others achieve their dreams using the many techniques he was trained in during the last 36 years. He lives in Wrexham, caring for his Mum and is a single (and very proud) Dad to Archie and 'dog-Dad' to Buddy!
He has coached many young people into gaining places at highly esteemed institutions including RADA, Central, Mountview, LIPA and the New York Film Academy