academic coaching for students

Quest Labs: A Transformative Group Coaching Experience

 

What is Quest Labs?

Developed through nearly a decade of academic life coaching with students from around the globe, Quest Labs offers a strengths-based approach to personal and academic growth. Designed for students, this unique framework helps participants cultivate habits of mind and practices for success within a supportive community setting.

Quest Labs is a 5-week action-research-based project designed to foster self-discovery, peer support, and collective learning. Participants engage in the Me-Search, We-Search, Re-Search framework, which combines self-reflection, group coaching, and collaborative development of academic support systems. Whether you're a BA, MA, or PhD student, this program will equip you with the tools to manage your focus, relationships, energy, and time, helping you succeed both academically and personally.

Me-Search, We-Search, Re-Search Framework:

  • Me-Search: Reflect on your learning and personal goals using tools like emotional intelligence inventories and self-coaching techniques.

  • We-Search: Build deeper relationships and foster peer support through structured group discussions and coaching sessions.

  • Re-Search: Contribute to the development of new academic and personal growth models by sharing insights and patterns, helping create actionable plans for progress

Why Join Quest Labs?

  • Strengthen your self-awareness and self-coaching skills.

  • Build a supportive peer community.

  • Be part of a research-driven process that will shape future academic coaching models.

What You'll Gain:

  • Learn to manage focus, relationships, energy, and time more effectively.

  • Develop resilience, personal management skills, and emotional intelligence.

  • Work with a personalized Hero’s Guide and an Academic Planner (designed by BIPOC college students) to help forge new paths toward your purpose.

Meeting Schedule:

  • Three 90-minute In-Person Sessions: Held in Berlin (locations TBD), starting at the end of October 2024.

  • Two 75-minute Online Sessions: Small group discussions and peer coaching sessions to reinforce learning.

Each session follows a structured format: Opening → Activity → Check-In → Closing with Intentions. You’ll also engage in peer coaching, both in-person and online, guided by a certified Academic Life Coach, offering feedback and insights to enhance the experience.

WINTER COHORT in BERLIN, GERMANY **NOW OPEN**

Application Deadline: Midnight, Friday, October 25th, 2024
Program Starts: End of October (5-week program before the 2024 holiday break)

How to Apply:

Complete one of the following activities to reflect on your readiness for the program:

Submit a short reflection on what you learned through this online form. This will help us understand your goals and ensure a good fit for the program. Your reflections will be revisited collectively during the program.

Limited to 12 students .
For questions or to apply, contact Makēda Gershenson at questlabs.foresight@gmail.com.

Join us in discovering innovative ways to thrive both academically and personally!

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