Doorknob Consulting

04/03/2026

Do you know where your teen is tonight?

Not just the room they’re sitting in or the address they gave you. But where are they really?

You love them more than life itself, but lately, it feels like you’re shouting across a canyon. The child who used to tell you everything has been replaced by a stranger with one-word answers, a locked door, and a heavy silence.

You see the world pulling at them—the pressure to perform, the "quiet quitting" at school, and that flickering lack of a spark. You’re terrified that if you don’t reach them now, the window might close forever.

You aren’t a bad parent. You just need a new set of keys.

On Thursday, April 16th, we are starting a 6-week Masterclass specifically for the 12 families ready to stop the drift. This isn’t a lecture. It’s a rescue mission for your relationship.

Using the 10 Easy Keys, we bridge the gap and help your teen find a "foundational why" that is stronger than the noise of the world.

A Note to Our Community:
Even if your own home is quiet tonight, you likely know a parent whose heart is breaking over this silence. Please, be the bridge for them. Share this post or tag a friend below who needs to know they aren’t fighting this fight alone.

There are only 12 seats available for this April 16th cohort. We keep it small because your family’s future is too important to get lost in a crowd.

AND, all of our classes include our “Peace of Mind Guarantee”: “Attend the first session. If you don’t feel a shift in how you see your teen’s future, we will refund your $199—no questions asked.“



Stop the distance. Start the connection below. 👇

03/30/2026

The silence at the dinner table is louder than any argument.

You look across at them and see the distance. The "spark" that used to be there is replaced by a heavy "Hope Gap." You try to ask about their day, but the one-word answers tell you everything: they are drifting.

This isn't just "teenager stuff." Research shows that 75% of students enter their most expensive years—college and career—without a foundational "why." When a teen loses their purpose, they lose their engagement with the world around them.

It’s time to stop managing their behavior and start unlocking their potential.

On Thursday, April 16th, I am opening the doors to a 6-week Masterclass specifically for the 12 families ready to bridge this gap. Using our L.I.F.E. Framework, we move your teen from "quiet quitting" to leading their own life with confidence.

We strictly limit this to 12 seats to ensure every parent and teen gets the direct coaching they deserve.

The roadmap for the April 16th cohort is waiting for you in the first thread below.

03/26/2026

Is your teenager part of the 75%?

Data from the Federal Reserve and educational researchers shows a staggering reality: Nearly 75% of college students lack a clear vision for their career. They enter university without a foundational "why," leading to frequent major changes, "quiet quitting," and tens of thousands of dollars in wasted tuition.

We are sending our kids into the most expensive years of their lives without the internal compass they need to navigate them.

It doesn't have to be that way.

On April 16th, we are starting a 6-week journey to give you the insights and direction to help your teen find their compass. We move beyond academic grades to help them identify their unique L.I.F.E. framework—unlocking the purpose that turns a "drifter" into a "driven" leader.

Don't wait until they are 20 and burnt out to start this conversation.

In this 6-week course for parents, educators, and leaders, learn the 10 Easy Keys to Mentoring teenagers for purpose and engagement, school performance, and career clarity.

03/23/2026

The silence in your home isn’t just 'teenager stuff'—it’s an engagement crisis. When a teen loses their 'why,' they lose their hope. Our 6-week Masterclass starting April 16th is designed to bridge that gap.

See comment section for a link to more details.

12/09/2025

Doorknob Consulting 10th Annual 'Celebrate the Season' Dinner. Celebrating our team members' personal accomplishments and talking about future plans. A good time was had by all.

10/05/2025

Are you a parent, teacher, mentor, or someone who works with kids?
Ever feel like guiding young people is overwhelming? You're not alone — and you don’t have to go it alone either.
💥 Join us for:
"10 Easy Keys to Unlocking Kids’ Passion and Purpose"
A powerful, six-week virtual program designed to help you engage and inspire kids and teens like never before.
🧠 You’ll learn practical, easy-to-use tools to:
✅ Unlock motivation and confidence in kids
✅ Guide them to discover purpose and make positive choices
✅ Build strong, honest relationships that last
✅ Make a lasting difference in their future
🎯 For parents, teachers, pastors, youth workers, daycare staff — anyone committed to supporting the next generation.
🗓 Choose your class time:
➡️ Tuesday, October 28 @ 7:00 PM CT
➡️ Thursday, October 30 @ 2:00 PM CT
🛑 Register by October 20!
💻 6 weekly sessions | 1 hour each | Small group discussions included
👉 Ready to inspire the young people in your life?
Register now or click here for more info ➡️ tinyurl.com/dc10ek

Thank you for your interest in the 10 Easy Keys virtual in-person training. COMPLETE the form below to register. You will receive a prompt response email from teri@doorknobbooks.com with additional information and a time-limited payment link to secure your place in this fantastic training. Small gro...

09/26/2025

Discover the Secrets
to Inspiring Kids'
True Potential, Motivation, Happiness and Success!

09/11/2025

Celebrating our recent facilitating of a day of soft skills training for Opening Doors of NWL VAWA team! So happy to support this important organization and its mission to help the homeless.

08/01/2025

Join us for a Free 1-hour Virtual In-Person Webinar, “Unique Tools for Guiding Kids in Life Purpose Discovery and Living.” This session is ideal for parents, teachers, mentors, and coaches who seek to help children and teens discover their passions and life purpose. Discover essential tools that you can use to transform a young person's life, at any age.

Click a time below to sign up for one of our three free sessions and get a sample of the life-changing tools we cover in our recurring 6-hour training.

Looking forward to seeing you there! Teri Haggerty,
Founder, Doorknob Consulting

Sunday, August 10 @ 4:00 pm ET https://tinyurl.com/Aug10LPDWeb

Thursday, August 14 @ 11:00 am ET https://tinyurl.com/Aug14LPDweb

Tuesday, August 19 @ 8:00 pm ET https://tinyurl.com/Aug19LPDWeb

06/24/2025

Teri recently sat down with Mike Cotton on his podcast, "THEIR STORIES," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFRnq44s4wE&t=2s sharing her heartfelt journey to uncover what true life success really means. She opens up about the common feelings many of us experience—those moments when we wonder if we're truly living the life we dreamed of, whether we're adults or young people just starting out.
Her story is full of inspiring life experiences that led her to start Doorknob Consulting. Teri tells how her personal struggles and searches for purpose motivated her to create Life Purpose Discovery programs. These programs are all about offering practical tools—like personalized coaching, parenting classes, life skills for young adults, interpersonal skill development and group training—that help people unlock new doors in their lives.
For her clients, these tools aren't just about career success; they're about finding happiness, fulfillment, and a sense of direction. She genuinely cares about helping others lead thriving, joyful lives!
Are you happy? If not, Reach out to Teri at teri@doorknobbooks.com. Please share!
Note: Mike Cotton Productions is looking for guests to appear on "THEIR STORIES". Celebrities, Entertainers, Unique Businesses, Sports Figures, Non-Profit Organizations, Tourist Destinations, and others are invited to apply. Contact "MCP" at felpcola@bellsouth.net

Host Mike Cotton welcomes Teri Haggerty (Author, Founder-President, Doorknob Consulting). This Episode reveals Teri's dynamic journey to discover the keys to...

06/20/2025

Want to help your child or teen discover what truly inspires them?
Join our live 'Parenting with Purpose' Webinar – an 8-week, one-hour a week, Zoom series based on “10 Easy Keys to Unlocking Kids’ Passion and Purpose.” Starts July 7.
Learn simple tools to uncover your child’s unique gifts and guide them toward purpose with confidence.

📅 One hour a week | 🎯 Real insight | ❤️ Real results

👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/dc10ek
📺 Sample of class video: tinyurl.com/DC10eksv
Questions? Email Teri at teri@doorknobbooks.com