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Students can easily fall into all-or-nothing thinking: a failed exam means they are going to fail the course, missing one assignment means they can never stay on top of their work, or anything less than perfect feels like failure. While this way of thinking may seem to provide clarity, it can also limit a student's ability to see the choices and possibilities available to them.

Coaches can help students find the “possible middle.” By asking questions that move students beyond extremes, coaches can help them identify realistic next steps, recognize evidence of progress, and consider what “good enough” or “some” might look like. Learning to move beyond all-or-nothing thinking can build greater agency in the classroom while developing the flexibility and problem-solving skills students need in the workplace. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/4jIl2T9

Help students recognize that success doesn't always have to be all or nothing. Join LifeBound to strengthen your coaching strategies and help students turn moments of frustration into opportunities for reflection, action, and growth.

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching: Next Class October 9, 16, 23
• Self-Paced Coaching: Choose Your Own Dates!
• Coaching Certification: Fall Cohort in Session



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Strategy Spotlight: Finding Space Between All and Nothing Email from LifeBound Shine a Light on the "Possible Middle". By Sarah Lyman Kravits, LifeBound Director of Training and Certification | Oct 6, 2026 Strategy Spotlight: Refresh, Restore, Reignite Your

Students are entering a workplace where personal values and professional expectations do not always align. Gen Z may prioritize authenticity, self-care, and helping others, while employers may emphasize achievement, learning, and hard work. For academic coaches, this creates an opportunity to help students explore how they can remain true to their values while developing the skills and habits needed to succeed professionally.

Coaches can help students connect their academic choices to their purpose and long-term goals. From exploring how a major or career aligns with their values to understanding the importance of persistence, skill-building, and delayed gratification, coaching can help students see that preparing for the workplace does not mean giving up who they are. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/4dWilcY

Help students connect who they are with where they want to go. Join LifeBound to strengthen your coaching skills and help learners connect their actions in school to the skills, habits, and purpose they will carry into an evolving workplace. Sign up at: https://www.lifebound.com

• Coaching Certification: Fall Cohort Begins Sept 29
• 3-Day Virtual Coaching: Next Class October 9, 16, 23
• Self-Paced Coaching: Choose Your Own Dates!



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Coaching to Balance Authenticity and Practicality Email from LifeBound Registration Deadline is Today (Sept 22) for LifeBound Certification Fall Cohort - Don't Miss It! LifeBound Coaching Certification Fall Cohort Begins Sept 29 Registration Deadline

Students are often taught to think of success as an individual achievement: solve the problem, earn the grade, figure it out on your own. But success in college and in the workplace, also depends on knowing when to ask for help, learn from others, and recognize the value of different perspectives.

Coaches can help students shift from working alone to learning through connection. By exploring when students ask for help, who they turn to, and how they view collaboration, coaching can help build the vulnerability, self-awareness, and confidence needed to work effectively with peers, mentors, managers, and colleagues. Interdependence is not a weakness—it is a skill for learning, earning, and growing. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/46K8FhT

Help students recognize that they don't have to navigate challenges alone. Join LifeBound to strengthen your coaching skills and help students build the connections, collaboration, and confidence they need to succeed in college, careers, and beyond. Sign up at: https://www.lifebound.com

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching: Next Class October 9, 16, 23
• Self-Paced Coaching: Choose Your Own Dates!
• Coaching Certification: Fall Cohort Begins Sept 29



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Interdependence is a Necessary Superpower Email from LifeBound Coach Students to Connect to Learn and to Earn. By Sarah Lyman Kravits, LifeBound Director of Training and Certification | Sept 15, 2026 Interdependence is a Necessary Superpowe

Coaching is more than asking questions; it is a stance that treats students as capable of working through challenges while giving them the space to do the thinking. When coaching becomes a shared skill across campus, students begin to see problem-solving, self-awareness, and confidence as part of how they navigate college—not simply something they seek out when they need help.

Students don’t only learn from the people whose titles include “coach.” Every interaction across campus—from the front desk to the classroom to campus leadership—can become an opportunity to help students think critically, solve problems, and feel confident in their decision-making. Help make coaching a skill practiced at every level. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/4ryQtRZ

Join LifeBound to strengthen your coaching skills and create meaningful opportunities for students to develop the independence and confidence they need for success in college, careers, and beyond. Sign up at: https://www.lifebound.com

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching: Next Class October 9, 16, 23
• Self-Paced Coaching: Choose Your Own Dates!
• Coaching Certification: Fall Cohort Begins Sept 29



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Coaching Across the Campus Email from LifeBound The Same Skill at Every Level. By Jennifer McCrickerd, LifeBound Director of Academic Leader Development, Sept 10, 2026 Coaching Across the Campus The Same Skill at Every Level 93

Students often see college as a checklist: earn the grade, complete the credit, get the degree. But the habits they practice every day are shaping much more than their academic performance—they’re practicing the skills and behaviors they’ll carry into the workplace.

Coaches can help students make the connection between today’s choices and tomorrow’s success. From time management and follow-through to dependability, self-awareness, and human connection, the habits students build in college can become the foundation for a successful and sustainable career. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/4cBiiCS

Life is practice. Help students practice who they want to become. Join LifeBound to hone your skills and help students build the habits that support academic success, employability, and long-term career growth. Sign up at https://www.lifebound.com

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching Course: Next Class Sept 11, 18, 25
• Self-Paced Training: Take Anytime!
• LifeBound Coaching Certification: Fall Cohort begins Sept 29



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Coaching to Connect Academic Habits to Career Success Email from LifeBound Life is Practice. By Sarah Lyman Kravits, LifeBound Director of Training and Certification | Sept 8, 2026 Coaching to Connect Academic Habits to Career Success Life is Practice R

September 11, 18 & 25 - Learn Career-Connected Coaching Skills with LifeBound's 3-Day Virtual Class

The time is now to help college students become career ready! The world of work is changing fast—and students need more than a degree and a strong GPA to thrive. Career-connected coaching helps students connect what they’re learning today to the skills, mindset, and adaptability they’ll need tomorrow. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/4zOjdd6

As an academic advisor or success coach, LifeBound courses can help sharpen your coaching skills with practical tools to help students build self-awareness, problem-solving skills, resilience, and career readiness - starting with their freshman year!

Sign up at https://www.lifebound.com

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching Course: Next Class Sept 11, 18, 25
• Self-Paced Training: Take Anytime!
• LifeBound Coaching Certification: Fall Cohort begins Sept 29

Career-Connected Coaching and Teaching Email from LifeBound The Time is Now. By Sarah Lyman Kravits, LifeBound Director of Training and Certification | Sept 1, 2026 Career-Connected Coaching and Teaching The Time is Now We have arrived a

"Coaching" isn’t just another name for "advising" — it’s a different way of supporting students.

A coaching workshop is a powerful first step, introducing the coaching mindset and tools. Resisting the instinct to give students answers takes practice, feedback, and repetition. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/4xmK4LA

LifeBound Coaching Certification helps you move from understanding coaching to implementing it — building the skills, habits, and confidence to effectively coach students.

Sign up for our Fall Coaching Certification by Sept 22 at https://www.lifebound.com

• LifeBound Coaching Certification: Fall Cohort begins Sept 29
• 3-Day Virtual Coaching Course: Next Class Sept 11, 18, 25
• Self-Paced Training: Take Anytime!

The Shift from Advisor to Coach Email from LifeBound A workshop begins the transition. Training finishes it. By Jennifer McCrickerd, LifeBound Director of Academic Leader Development, Aug 27, 2026 The Shift from Advisor to Coach A w

College is back in session—and for coaches, that means full schedules and limited time for professional development.

LifeBound’s Self-Paced Training gives coaches the flexibility to strengthen their skills on their own schedule, with 15 modules that allow you to learn at your own pace. The course also includes 3 mentoring sessions with an experienced LifeBound coach to deepen learning and put it into practice. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/4iwiTte

Ready to invest in your coaching skills this semester? Explore LifeBound’s courses and find the training option that works for you. https://www.lifebound.com

• Self-Paced Training: Take Anytime!
• 3-Day Virtual Coaching Course: Next Class Sept 11, 18, 25
• LifeBound Coaching Certification: Register for Fall Cohort by Sept 22

LifeBound Self-Paced Training is Here for You Email from LifeBound Coaches Have Choices. By Sarah Lyman Kravits, LifeBound Director of Training and Certification | Aug 25, 2026 LifeBound Self-Paced Training is Here for You Coaches Have Choices

AI is complicated—and students have concerns. As AI use grows, many students are questioning its impact on learning, cognition, and the environment. Coaches can help by creating space to pause, reflect, and think critically about when AI supports learning—and when it becomes a shortcut. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/45HXIgj

Join LifeBound’s September coaching class to explore how reflective coaching can help students navigate the complexities of AI with greater awareness and agency. Sign up today! https://www.lifebound.com

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching Course: Next Class Sept 11, 18, 25
• Self-Paced Coaching Course: Take Anytime!
• LifeBound Coaching Certification: Register for Fall Cohort by Sept 22

Addressing Student Concerns About AI’s Environmental and Cognitive Impact Email from LifeBound Taking a Reflective Approach. By Sarah Lyman Kravits, LifeBound Director of Training and Certification | Aug 18, 2026 Addressing Student Concerns About AI’s Environmental and Cog

What kind of leader do you want to be? “Better at conflict” or “more strategic” may sound like goals, but they’re too vague. Coaching helps turn broad aspirations into specific steps that you can practice and refine.

That’s the power of good coaching: asking the hard questions to help push past general intentions into actionable goals. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/4g8MsOR

Sign up for LifeBound’s fall coaching classes to build skills that help turn vision into practice. https://www.lifebound.com

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching Course: Next Class Sept 11, 18, 25
• Self-Paced Coaching Course: Take Anytime!
• LifeBound Coaching Certification: Register for Fall Cohort by Sept 22