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09/02/2026

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

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

08/31/2026

"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!

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

08/26/2026

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

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

08/20/2026

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

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

08/17/2026

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

08/11/2026

AI has made coaching more complicated—and more important. When students are unsure how to use AI responsibly, coaches can provide the trusted, no-judgment space they need to ask questions, examine their choices, and develop thoughtful, discerning approaches to AI. The work isn’t easy, but it matters. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/4wUkAoT

Sign up for LifeBound’s fall coaching classes to strengthen your practice and explore how coaching can meet the challenges of AI. https://www.lifebound.com

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

08/05/2026

Sign up now for our August Virtual Coaching Course (Aug 10, 12, 14) and prepare for the academic year ahead.

As generative AI transforms higher education, coaches are more important than ever. By creating trusted, judgment-free conversations, coaches help students think critically about how—and when—to use AI responsibly. Learn more at: https://conta.cc/4bZtj0s

Whether you're new to coaching or looking to sharpen your skills, now is the time to strengthen your coaching practice for the AI era.

Visit our website to find a course that fits your journey. https://www.lifebound.com

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching Course: Next Class Aug 10, 12, 14
• Self-Paced Coaching Course: Choose Your Own Dates!
• LifeBound Coaching Certification: Register for Fall Cohort by Sept 22

Email from LifeBound Coaching Drives Critical Thinking. By Sarah Lyman Kravits, LifeBound Director of Training and Certification | Aug 4, 2026 Coaches are Mission Critical in the Age of Generative AI

07/22/2026

What if the most valuable part of learning isn't the answer — but the space before it?

A recent NY Times article highlights how curiosity and creativity thrive in the gap between a question and its answer. That's exactly where academic coaching shines. By creating space for reflection, asking powerful questions, and encouraging learners to think for themselves, coaches protect the very process where deep learning happens. Read more at: https://conta.cc/4wWC1on

Join a LifeBound training and discover the power of academic coaching.

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching Course: Next Class Aug 10, 12, 14
• Self-Paced Coaching Course: Choose Your Own Dates!
• LifeBound Coaching Certification: Summer Cohort in Session

Visit www.lifebound.com to find a course that fits your journey.

Email from LifeBound Faster Is Not Always Better. By Sarah Lyman Kravits, LifeBound Director of Training and Certification | July 21, 2026 Coaching Protects the Gap Where Learning Happens Faster Is N

07/17/2026

Real change doesn't happen because people hear a good reason—it happens when they see a compelling vision that makes the hard work of change worth pursuing and knowing that their contribution truly matters.

A coaching mindset helps leaders inspire commitment, unlock motivation, and create lasting change in higher education. Read more at: https://conta.cc/4pKFtjH

Join us in expanding the impact of academic coaching. LifeBound offers:

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching Course: Next Class Aug 10, 12, 14
• Self-Paced Coaching Course: Choose Your Own Dates!
• LifeBound Coaching Certification: Summer Cohort in Session

Visit our website to find a course that fits your journey. https://www.lifebound.com

Email from LifeBound Why Coaching Does What Argument Can't. By Jennifer McCrickerd, LifeBound Director of Academic Leader Development, July 15, 2026 On the Importance of Vision Why Coaching Does What

07/15/2026

The World Cup reminds us that mindset shapes more than confidence—it influences focus, actions, and ultimately results. Coaching helps students recognize what they can control, build resilience, and turn perception into purposeful action. Discover how LifeBound coaching empowers lasting growth, one mindset at a time. Read more at: https://conta.cc/4wBBgRe

Join us in expanding the impact of academic coaching. LifeBound offers:

• 3-Day Virtual Coaching Course: Next Class Aug 10, 12, 14
• Self-Paced Coaching Course: Choose Your Own Dates!
• LifeBound Coaching Certification: Summer Cohort in Session

Visit our website to find a course that fits your journey. https://www.lifebound.com

Email from LifeBound Coaching Creates Mindset Awareness. By Sarah Lyman Kravits, LifeBound Director of Training and Certification | July 14, 2026 World Cup 2026: The Power of Mindset Coaching Creates