What the Students have to say....
"I undertook the Advanced Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork Program last month and I must admit it was a WONDERFUL experience. I thought the one-on-one feedback you receive from the coach was extremely beneficial."--Class of 2006
"I was part of the group of freshmen you guided on Saturday at the Coaching for Leadership and Teamwork Program. I would just like to show my utmost gratitude for your help and supervision at Saturday's event. Your guidance and input are very much appreciated and it will definitely be of great use to me in the upcoming years to better develop my intellectual abilities. Thank you once again for your time and guidance."—Class of 2010
"The feedback that my coach provided on my leadership, teamwork, decision making and communication skills, will aid me not only in my career goals but also for the bigger picture— life. I felt as if he didn’t lecture me like a teacher to student or parent to child, but rather probed my thinking and aided me in personal discovery."--Class of 2008
"He opened my eyes to things, and instilled confidence in my abilities."—Class of 2006
"The Coaching for Leadership event today was phenomenal. I feel like I've learned A TON."—Class of 2010
"I learned how to effectively speak with adults (alumni) and to be comfortable and confident with them."—Class of 2006
"My coach really motivated me to be more involved in my FME business!"—Class of 2006
"Telling me that I was an excellent group speaker and had well thought out ideas will help boost my confidence in the classroom."—Class of 2006
"I was extremely pleased with the whole process, and judging from the people I’ve talked to, I’m not in the minority. Programs like this should be a staple every year for Babson."—Class of 2006
"She inspired me to realize my strengths and to search and understand my weaknesses."—Class of 2004
"She touched on all of the little things that I need to improve and reinforced what I believed were my strengths. It was a very positive and rewarding experience." —Class of 2004
"Wow! She said a lot that was helpful—I want to go into accounting & she is a CPA so all of her feedback was amazing!" —Class of 2004
"He made me feel more confident about myself." —Class of 2004
"He gave me great advice on how to improve my interview skills. He also helped me to focus on how to improve my interpersonal competencies. Not only that, I talked to him in detail about how to carry myself in an interview. It was a valuable experience." —Class of 2004
"It was very useful to hear a different perspective on my strengths and weaknesses. Her feedback on what I can do to improve my interpersonal skills and what employees look for in potential employees was extremely helpful." —Class of 2004
"She just talked to me. It’s so refreshing to have someone with a little more experience to speak to and relate with. She was very observant and articulate with her analysis of my performance. Great feedback overall." —Class of 2004
Testimonials-What the Coaches have to say....
"I am extremely impressed with the process and the program. Just another point of confirmation that I went to an exceptional and unique school." --Greg M’00
"This was my first time coaching and I will be back! I am very impressed and feel it is a valuable experience for students and alumni."--Joan M’80
"Continuous improvement on coaching and giving feedback—a life skill I used when I was a manager and also use now as a Mom."—Amy ’91
"The coaching program is a great way to give back to Babson but also a great opportunity to network with other Babson Alumni. What the students don't realize is that I'm gaining just as much (if not more) than they are out of this program."—Doug '00
"I really enjoyed the coaching session I went through last Saturday. The team dynamic was stunning, especially when you can observe without having to participate in the discussion.
Thanks and it was great to see you again."--Frank '80
"Coaching through CLTP succeeds on a personal and business level for me. On a personal level there is sharing and sincerity between coach and student. On a business level there is more considerate and constructive communication with employees and business partners."—Steve M'97
"I fully enjoy this program and am thankful to be a part of it."—Robin '95
"I got more than the coachee! Really enjoy the experience!"—Marty M’87
"Once again, I really enjoyed coaching—I’m always impressed by Babson Students."—Laura M’95
"Very innovative approach to teaching core skills for business."—Emily M’98
"It amazes me how self-aware these students are already. Having a recent graduate on our coaching team was a great way to see the impact these sessions can have on the students."—Cindy M’00
