Career Coaching in Action | Origin: CS113
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Becoming an Effective Career Coach --> Career Coaching in Action
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Coaching is not fixing the problem for the student but allowing them to work through it themselves. I have the tendency to equate help with fixing things. techniques such as silence and restating questions are new to me and actually may be a challenge as i see them as i can see it as awkward interaction at times
Lack of motivation is a big problem for some students, and I have found it harder to coach students who have no motivation. The techniques to hep students and address motivation will be extremely helpful. Helping these students draw from past successes is a great technique; Having them recall past solutions to their problems also gives coaches the ability to tailor affirmations to the student; for example "It is really amazing how you handled working so many extra shifts and still managed to study hard for that Biology test. Is there anything specific from that time you could use to apply to this situation?"
from this practice I've learned of importance of active listening and empathy when working with students or employer. Make sure to communicate and help to set clear expectations however do not set goals for them but guide them. Success takes time and effort. Help students stay motivated, believe in themselves, and take small steps toward their goals. Listen, guide, and encourage them to make their own decisions.
I've learned three creative ways to further help students feel motivated by utilizing role modeling, affirmations and visualization. I look forward to using these positive ways of connecting with students to help them further see themselves achieving their goals successfully, while using techniques such as Cartesian Questions to help them think through ways to solve their own challenges.
As I read this module, the term "de-escalation" kept going through my mind. When students are looking for easy solutions, it's important to help them picture a realistic goal and path for achieving it. I can serve as a cheerleader, sounding board, or motivator.
Communicate clear realistic expectations. Encourage the students into action by listening and addressing their actual problem and coaching them to find solutions. Keep students motivated through various techniques.
One thing that really stood out to me in this training is the trap of asking questions to provide solutions. Although I know our goal is to help students find solutions, I expected to be taking a more hands on approach. However, I see how it is more beneficial to the student to empower them to find their own solutions. This module also gave several techniques to help us help the students think for themselves such as the cartesian method, role modeling, and role playing.
I learned that motivation is just as important--or even more--as all of the other avenues to student, goal attainment. Thererfore, I will be vigilent and intentional, so that I may not leave this apsect of the coaching relationship unexamined or underestimated.
Having students realize their goals for themselves is the best way for them to buy into their new careers.
This module reminded me of Motivational Interviewing techniques. Much of our responsibility is to elicit growth and excitement in our students by letting them be autonomous in their decision-making process. We need to use positive affirmations to help them continue on this difficult process of exploring the right career path for them.
I thought the Cartssion questioning strategy was interesting and insightful. Establishing and articulating realistic expectations "... a coach never decides for a student".
It is crucial to set realistic expectations and make sure that the student is able to make their own decisions. If we hold their hand throughout the entire process, then they will not be ready to act on their own in the real world.
I have been telling my students for years that motivation is intrinsic. I will be be the best cheerleader on the sideline to encourage them on the journey, but they have to pull from within to reach their goals.
It is important to be explicit in your expectations with students.
In all honesty, I'm realizing I could be using this on myself and staff more and more to better understand my own roadblocks. Its all relevant.
It is important to help guide students through their programs. We must help guide them back to why they started their programs, so that they have the ability to continuously remind themselves when motivation is down. If we role model, remain positive, and coach students, they will feel empowered to push through the difficult aspects of their programs.
I've learned a that setting yourself up so we can be role models to our students. Role modeling can inspire the students to keep moving.
Coaching comes in many different forms? giving positive affirmations, Listening, career advisement and many more techniques to assist or students along the way.
Career coaches help with career planning, career changes, career advice, and other career decisions.