GSS Coaching Program- Fall 2024

About this event

The GSS Effective Communication Coaching Program is designed to empower graduate students to become confident and effective communicators. Through hands-on practical exercises, students will develop a coaching mindset and learn to apply coaching skills and frameworks to enhance their interactions with peers and colleagues. By fostering stronger relationships and improving communication quality, students will gain the essential tools and refine their communication abilities to excel in their academic and professional pursuits.

Class Schedule:

Dates: October 15- November 19 (Tuesdays, 6 sessions)

Time: 5:30-7:00pm

Location: Online (Zoom link will be provided to participants upon registration)

Session Outline:

Session 1: Introduction to Coaching

Session 2: Coaching Fundamental: Core Coaching Skills

Session 3: Coaching Fundamental: A simple framework

Session 4: Practice: in Coaching Lab

Session 5: Practice in Peer Coaching Triangle (PCT)

Session 6: Additional Coaching Toolkits & Wrap-Up

Bonus:

Each participant has the opportunity to receive a complimentary one-on-one coaching session with one of the lead coaches about a topic(s) of their choice. The coaching session will support the participant with the challenge that they are facing and also, allow them to gain first-hand experience as a coachee.

Each participant has the opportunity to join a monthly group coaching session with the GSS Coaching Community to learn, share and grow together with their peers in furthering and enhancing their coaching skills.

What Will You Learn?

• Gain a foundational understanding of the concept of coaching.
• Learn the conversational coaching framework and how to apply it in everyday conversations.
• Practice essential coaching skills such as active listening and powerful questioning.
• Build connections with the GSS student community and foster peer-to-peer coaching support.
• Participate in one-on-one coaching with experienced coach practitioners.

Who Should Take This Course?

1. Effective Communication: If you struggle with communicating effectively with your professors, supervisors, or your peer graduate students in your academic or professional pursuits, coaching can help you develop the communication skills necessary for success.
2. Relationship Building: Graduate students often need to establish strong connections with peers, mentors, supervisors and sponsors. This coaching program can assist you in building meaningful relationships that can support your academic and career goals.
3. Self-Confidence: Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome is essential for graduate students to feel optimistic in their studies and achieve their dream careers. Coaching can help boost your confidence and self-belief.
4. Unleashing Potential: You possess the talents and skills needed for success, but sometimes self-limiting beliefs hold you back. Coaching can empower you to pursue your ideal career and live the life you aspire to lead.
5. Stress Management: Dealing with stress when facing challenges can be overwhelming, such as balancing additional responsibilities on top of academic engagement. This coaching program can equip you with strategies to better manage stress.

For more information, please visit our website.

About Our Facilitators:

Beata Chami

Beata Chami: is an Organizational Psychologist, executive coach, mediator, and researcher who excels in supporting organizations in building positive and productive workplace cultures. Her passion is fostering spaces where people can show up as their best selves both personally and professionally. Beata specializes in workplace health and leadership development, having worked in municipal, healthcare, non-profit, and hospitality industries for the past decade. Her experience has led to her interest and involvement in advocating for psychological safety and mental health support within organizations, schools, and the community. In her spare time, Beata enjoys running, playing soccer, and spending time with loved ones.

Lily Gu

Lily Gu: is a certified organizational coach and a leadership coach, partnering with individuals and groups to enhance their leadership capacity and navigate through challenges and opportunities with confidence and ease. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Lily is committed to offering a trusting and caring space for her clients to explore with openness on matters that are important to them in order to fulfill their full potential. Lily holds a Master of Education and a Master of Computer Engineering, and is proud to be a life-long learner. Lily is currently serving as an associate coach with the Coaching@UBC program, a mentor coach with the Certificate in Organizational Coaching program, and an Executive Coach with a few other organizations.