Coaching Skills

Coaching Skills training provides participants with 10 skills that have proven effective in supporting and empowering students. The FSU College Life Coaching Program, housed in Advising First, serves several student populations across campus by utilizing the skills presented here. Topics include strengthening connections with students, empowering students via questions, making meetings efficient with time constraints, and developing strategies to find realistic student-driven solutions. Certificate Curriculum: Coaching Skills I - Building Authentic Student Connection (PDSCS1) This workshop will provide participants with the fundamentals for effective student meetings, which begins with connecting and practicing non-judgement. Participants will be presented with recent research on the importance behind connection as well as opportunities to role play and practice building connections with others. Coaching Skills II - Guidelines for Listening and Asking Questions (PDSCS2) This workshop will provide participants with the skills necessary to listen to students and ask appropriate questions geared toward understanding and empowering students. Participants will be provided sample verbiage and time to practice their listening and questioning skills with others. Coaching Skills III - Framing Student-Centered Meetings (PDSCS3) This workshop will provide participants with the skills necessary to frame meetings with students in order to address the students goals and ensure the meeting remains efficient and timely. Participants will be provided time to review skills, sample verbiage to assist with achieving the students meeting goals, and opportunities to role play. Coaching Skills IV - Implementing a Solution Focus Technique with Confidence (PDSCS4) This workshop will provide participants with the skills necessary to uncover solutions with students and exhibit confidence in utilizing the skills in order to best support various student populations regardless of the issue. Participants will be provided sample verbiage and role play opportunities.