"Being coached throughout the journey gave me the clarity, tools, and confidence I needed"
Dr. entered a coaching certification expecting to learn techniques, but discovered they first needed to coach themselves. Through deep self-reflection and being coached, they gained the clarity and confidence to now guide others authentically.
Before starting the certification program, I thought I already had a solid understanding of coaching. But early on, I realized that the first person I needed to coach was myself. The program challenged me to dig deep, reflect honestly, and learn how to answer powerful questions about who I am and what I truly want. I had to learn how to set meaningful goals for my personal growth and empowerment—and follow through with them—before I could ever hope to guide someone else. Being coached throughout the journey gave me the clarity, tools, and confidence I needed. Now, I feel empowered and ready to coach others from a place of real understanding and experience.
Dr. Candie Wilcken
Architectural Design Professor
Colorado Springs, United States
Written 20 January 2020 From our original stories site
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