New Coaching Service for College Juniors, Seniors & Recent Graduates

Danville father-of-three Aidan Whitehead has launched a 12-week neuroscience-based coaching program to help college students and recent grads build direction, confidence, and resilience as they step into adult life.

uNeed A Coach offers a personalized, one-on-one virtual coaching experience rooted in neuroscience and personal development. Coaches act as trusted allies, helping students set meaningful goals, break them into manageable steps, and overcome the real challenges that often hold them back—like fear, self-doubt, and lack of direction. But it’s not just about reaching the next milestone—it’s about learning how to enjoy the journey, build self-trust, and create a life that feels as good as it looks on paper.

“The results we see in our young people are honestly incredible,” Whitehead said. “Clients tell us they feel like completely different people—more confident, more focused, more excited about the future. They land great jobs because they’ve learned how to show up with purpose and drive. But just as important, they’ve learned how to enjoy their lives. They’re balanced, grounded, and happy. And, as a parent, I can say that’s all we want for our kids.”

Whitehead believes there’s a major gap in support for young adults during and after college—one that uNeed A Coach is designed to fill.

“There are plenty of counselors helping kids get into college, and student support centers while they’re there,” he said. “But once they graduate? They’re pretty much on their own. Even during college, the focus is often on academics and career fairs—not on helping students develop clarity, confidence, and life direction, as well as the soft skills like emotional intelligence that so many employers are looking for these days. That’s the missing piece we’re providing.”

Clients begin with a personal deep dive—looking at everything from time management to social life and self-talk. They then set goals that matter to them, create personalized steps to achieve them, and learn to measure progress in ways that fuel motivation, not stress.

Students leave the program with:

• Clarity around what they want to do next (even if they start out unsure)
• A stronger sense of purpose and identity
• Brain-based tools to manage stress, build habits, and overcome self-doubt
• A compassionate inner voice and practical action plan

“We’re not just helping them get a job,” said Whitehead. “We’re helping them become the kind of person who can handle anything—and enjoy their life while doing it.”

Coaching with Heart and Mind

Whitehead is accredited by the International Coaching Federation and trained at the NeuroLeadership Institute and The Neuroscience Academy. His approach blends emotional intelligence, positive habit-building, and science-backed techniques like visualization and narrative reframing.

Clients are taught to name their goals based on how they want to feel when they achieve them, helping the brain create stronger emotional pathways toward action. Progress isn’t just tracked—it’s felt, believed, and lived.

“You’re trying to build a compassionate, non-judgmental love affair with yourself,” Whitehead said. “That’s how you grow. That’s how you get out of your own way.”

A Program with Purpose

While the program is structured, it’s not rigid. Coaches meet clients where they are, whether they’re overwhelmed, stuck in bad habits, unclear on career paths, or just tired of feeling like they’re falling behind. Every student sets their own goals, with help from their coach, and gets tailored support along the way.

The coaching is virtual and nationwide—but its heart is here in Danville.

Whitehead began coaching students after an executive client asked him to help his son. From there, word spread. This year he officially launched uNeed A Coach to meet the growing need. “If we can give students the tools now, they won’t have to wait until their 30s or 40s to figure it out,” he said.

From Wall Street to Student Success

Whitehead’s journey to launching uNeed A Coach is as impressive as it is heartfelt. Originally from Ireland, he moved to New York City at age 27 and built a high-stakes career in finance—from the trading floors of the New York Stock Exchange to leading equity trading teams at top-tier banks. Today, he still works full-time in finance while running two coaching companies: Whitehead Leadership Mastery for executives, and uNeed A Coach for students and grads.

Through it all, Whitehead’s personal story shaped his mission. The losses of close friends in 9/11, family tragedies, and his own experiences with burnout revealed a deeper truth: success means nothing without fulfillment. And fulfillment starts early.

“I used to think that if I got the job, the promotion, the house—I’d be happy,” he said. “But I realized that’s not how fulfillment works. And I saw it over and over again with the executives I coached. So I thought, what if we start earlier? What if we coach the students before they burn out? Your 20s are your launchpad for life. So let's launch it right."

For more information about the program or to request a free discovery call, visit uneedacoach.com.