Q&A
Sarah Lyman Kravits, M.A.
Certified Master Coach
How can coaching help students emerge from the toughest of tough years?
Coaching is based on curiosity and respect for personal, unique dignity which is authentic and genuine. Students perceive this the minute a teacher or coach show interest in asking a question to build a bridge to insights or action that can take them beyond their own limitations.
To help students emerge COVID-strong ask: what within yourself was strengthened this year? What are you most proud of that you were able to do this year? What can you take forward as your trophy from the hardships of last year?
How does coaching promote promising practices for this summer and next year?
To help students, ask: What do you most want out of this summer and next year? How can the summer help you catapult to the life you want beyond COVID? How can you see yourself achieving this? What else do you need to do or have for this to become reality?
Can coaching be effective to bring any audience out of COVID-caused ruts?
Yes! This model of coaching is effective in early childhood, K-12, high school, college, apprenticeship, badges and credentials programs. Every audience from the prison populations to returning Veterans and career changers have accessed their inner strength and wisdom from the guided question framework which can be used by faculty, advisors, tutors, staff and other students. These strategies can help any audience you work with remove limitations, set realistic goals, hold themselves and others accountable and deliver the outcomes they envision.
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