Evan's journey

Evan is the founder and original coach at The College Confidence Coach, a company he launched in 2012 to help young adults navigate one of the most critical transitions of their lives: the journey from high school to college and beyond. Since then, he has worked with thousands of students across the world, guiding them through complex decisions about education, career paths, and personal growth.

Evan Giokas Founder and original coach

Evan Giokas
Founder and original coach

The College Confidence Program™ is a unique process he designed to help students develop the confidence and clarity needed to make informed choices about their future. For many, these decisions—where to go to college, what to study, and how to transition into the workforce—are the first major life choices they will make independently. Evan’s mission is to ensure that students make these choices with purpose, confidence, and self-awareness rather than external pressure or uncertainty.

Evan’s passion for coaching stems from his own journey of self-discovery. After three college transfers and multiple program changes, he ultimately earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Communications from Niagara University. Through his own rigorous process of trial and error, he realized how important it is for young adults to have a structured, confidence-building approach to college and career decisions.

What began as informal mentoring conversations with high school seniors soon became a lifelong mission. Evan saw firsthand how directional coaching could prevent common pitfalls, save students valuable time and money, and empower them to pursue paths that truly align with their strengths and aspirations. His work has since earned national recognition—he was named to Yahoo Finance’s Top 10 Male Coaches Transforming Lives List, where he was mentioned alongside influential figures like Tony Robbins.

Evan’s impact continues to grow as he helps students and families worldwide take the first steps toward a future they can confidently call their own.