Academic Life Coaching Blog

Small Changes, Big Impact Have you ever considered how minor tweaks can lead to significant shifts in your daily life? This thought came to light when a simple suggestion from a bike mechanic not to permanently alter the handlebars before a test ride led to a revelation about the impact of small decisions. Every Little […]

Mastering Middle School: The 5-Folder System for Paperwork Management Middle schoolers often face the daunting challenge of managing a deluge of paperwork from various classes. Without a system, important papers can easily get lost in the chaos of overstuffed lockers and backpacks. However, there’s a straightforward method to keep everything organized—the 5-folder system. This system […]

We’re excited to launch a new series of blog posts dedicated to preparing coaches for the International Coach Federation’s Coach Knowledge Assessment. This series will feature practice questions that target the ICF’s Core Competencies, starting with a focus on Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards. Practice Question: Imagine a coach is working with a college student […]

Exploring Awe: The Core of Our Life Experience Today’s thought revolves around the concept of awe and its profound impact on our understanding of life. William James, often considered the father of American psychology and perhaps the world’s first life coach, highlighted the significance of awe in shaping our worldview. Understanding Awe through Pragmatism and […]

Recently, I’ve been grappling with understanding the subtle differences between an assumption and a perspective. As life coaching tools, they seem to overlap significantly in practice, leading to some confusion on my part. Both assumptions and perspectives can shape our actions in profound ways. For example, if someone assumes “Chemistry is going to be too […]