What to Expect During My First Session with an Academic Life Coach?

Congratulations on taking the first step towards success by choosing to partner with an Academic Life Coach!

So you’ve scheduled your first meeting… Now what?

Like other big steps you may take, you may be feeling a little unsure of what’s going to happen next.

Not sure how to prepare? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Here is some basic information that may help you ease into the coaching process.

1. Nice to meet you!

During this initial session, we will spend some time getting to know each other. We will spend some time using conversation, assessments or tools, to help us identify your core values, strengths, your motivation and your learning styles. We will also use this time to gain an overall understanding of why you have decided to engage in coaching in the first place. We want to make sure you get the most out of this relationship, so it’s crucial that you show up with an open mind that you are ready to learn about yourself.

2. Designing the Alliance:

We will work together to determine the parameters of our relationship. We will establish our roles going forward and discuss how you would like to be held accountable for the changes that you set out to make. You will also decide who gets visibility into what transpires in our sessions and how much visibility others get. (ie. your parents, your teachers etc).

3. Be Willing to Adopt a Growth Mindset:

It’s important to remember that you will be growing and stretching beyond your comfort zone. You need to be ready to accept new challenges and apply new learning to your current situation. You also need to come in with the understanding that sometimes growth can feel overwhelming or uncomfortable- especially in the beginning, but trust that you’ve got what it takes to move forward. Don’t worry, if you forget, we will remind you of your strengths and talents to help you propel to where you want to go!

Excited? We know we are! We can’t wait to get started!

Blog Author Islam Kafi