Welcome to the 2024 NOW Conference Coaching HQ!
Below, you will learn about the menu of pre-and-post-conference offerings.
Appointments with a Career Coach:
In 2024, we are offering over 800 1:1 career coaching appointments from over 120 career, life, executive, and ICF-certified coaches. NOW Conference attendees can review coach bios to learn more about their experiences and specialties. Once attendees have identified a coach they’d like to work with, attendees will be able to schedule up to three 45-minute appointments to discuss one or two career challenges, goals, or skills. Should you choose to schedule more than one appointment, consider scheduling them all with the same coach (to dig deeper into your topic of discussion) or schedule each appointment with a different coach (for multiple perspectives on the same topic.)
When and how do I register?
- As a reminder, we no longer offer 1:1 coaching on the day-of the NOW Conference. 1:1 coaching will be offered 11:00am-6:00pm PT on June 10, 11, 12, and 14.
- Registration for 1:1 career coaching appointments opens for NOW conference attendees in May. NOW attendees will receive an invitation to register via email!
- Participants can meet the coaches now on the Meet the Coaches page.
Is Career Coaching for me?
We say, yes! These conversations are for everyone (individual contributors, leaders, and at all stages of careers.) Coaches can help attendees process career issues like:
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Getting unstuck
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Gaining perspectives that support forward movement
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Clarifying career goals and turning them into action
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Managing career change
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Communicating effectively about your career and skills
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Balancing the “big career picture” with the concrete action steps needed to make it a reality
Meet the Career Coaches!
Over 120 professional coaches are excited to offer 1:1 appointments to NOW conference participants. Historically, spots have filled up fairly quickly. Learn about which coaches resonate with you on the Meet the Career Coaches page, and stay tuned for your invitation to register for an appointment!
Questions: contact colinje@berkeley.edu and/or andream@berkeley.edu.
Appointments with a Talent Acquisition Advisor:
A 1:1 appointment with a recruiter/Talent Acquisition Advisor offers staff members tactical advice to prepare you for your next career move on campus. We have 78 1:1 Talent Advisor consultation appointments from over 13 seasoned Talent Acquisition Advisors from UC Berkeley. Attendees will have an opportunity to have a virtual appointment with an Advisor to discuss in depth one area of focus.
When and how do I register?
- We will no longer be offering 1:1 advising on the day of the NOW Conference. Instead, we will be offering 45-minute appointments on Wednesday, June 12 between 11:00 am-5:15 pm PT.
- Registration for 1:1 Recruiter’s Corner appointments opens for NOW conference attendees in May. Participants will receive an invitation to register via email.
Is an appointment with a Talent Acquisition Advisor for me?
If you are interested in exploring new opportunities within the UC System this appointment is perfect for you. Advisors can assist with the consultation of one of these areas:
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Resume writing tips and how to showcase your transferable skills
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Tips and best practices for preparing and shining during interviews
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General consultation about succeeding in your job search on campus, and being qualified for your next opportunity
Meet the Talent Acquisition Advisors!
Our 13 Talent Acquisition Advisors are excited to offer 1:1 appointments to NOW conference participants. Historically, spots have filled up fairly quickly. Learn about which Talent Acquisition Advisor resonates with you on the Meet the Recruiter's Corner Talent Acquisition Advisors page, and stay tuned for your invitation to register for an appointment!
Questions: contact tara.hertstein@berkeley.edu.
We have four Coaching HQ webinars this year that will be followed up with group coaching sessions to build upon the webinar topics and create space for practice and dialogue. Check out the lineup below for more details. Webinars will be offered June 10, 11, 12, and 14 from 9:00-10:00 am PT.
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6/10 - Elevating Your Leadership and Increasing Impact through Inner Work | Dr. Maryam Ghadiri, Leticia Montana
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6/11 - Feedback as a Dialogue: Leveraging Feedback to Unlock Success | Dr. Rebecca Andersen, Amanda Bent
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6/12 - Panel | Talent Acquisition Directors from across the UC System
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6/14 - TBD
When and how do I register?
Registration for NOW conference attendees will open in May. Stay tuned for an invitation via email!
More webinar details
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6/10, 9:00-10:00 am PT - Elevating Your Leadership and Increasing Impact through Inner Work | Dr. Maryam Ghadiri, Leticia Montana
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Learning Objectives:
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To define your core values and alignment with who you are as a leader
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To develop self-awareness around your own leadership journey and what has contributed to your current leadership style
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To reimagine and elevate your leadership style by defining your leadership vision and mapping out the steps to get there
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Webinar Description:
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to elevate your leadership and increase your impact? This session takes you on the journey of self-discovery to the roots of your leadership style, and the value you bring forward and support you to reimagine your leadership through awareness, reflection, and transformation. Mapping out where you are standing now and connecting the dots to your vision of an ideal leader help to maximize your leadership potential.
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6/11, 9:00-10:00 am PT - Feedback as a Dialogue: Leveraging Feedback to Unlock Success | Dr. Rebecca Andersen & Amanda Bent
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Learning Objectives:
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Unpacking the essentials of providing clear and actionable feedback.
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Strategies for delivering feedback effectively in various directions: up, down, and sideways - that enable conversation, learning, and growth.
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Approaching it in a way where you are enabling the conversation, seeking to LEARN.
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Webinar Description:
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Effective feedback is not a one-way street; it's a dynamic dialogue that fuels continuous learning and strengthens team relationships. In this engaging session, we will explore the art of giving, receiving, and soliciting feedback as a two-way conversation. By unpacking the essentials of feedback, understanding power dynamics, and mastering the "magic questions," participants will discover how to turn feedback into a powerful tool for individual and team development. During this session, attendees will have the opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and practice feedback scenarios, reinforcing the concepts discussed. Let's transform feedback into a collaborative dialogue that unlocks success for individuals and teams alike. Join us on this journey towards fostering a culture of continuous improvement and stronger relationships.
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6/12, 9:00-10:00 am PT - Panel of Talent Acquisition Directors from across the UC System | Melinda Crawford, Director of Talent Acquisition and Training & Development, UC Santa Barbara; Michael Yates, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Manager, UCLA Campus; Kimberly Jones, Senior Director, Talent Strategy, UC Irvine | Moderated by Alex Gomez (UC Berkeley)
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Learning Objectives:
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Description forthcoming
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Webinar Description:
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Description forthcoming
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6/14, 9:00-10:00 am PT - TBD
Questions: Contact colinje@berkeley.edu and/or andream@berkeley.edu.
All Group Coaching sessions will be offered from 10:00-11:00 am on June 10, 11, and 14.
Building upon the content from the Coaching HQ webinars, Group Coaching sessions are positioned to help participants process, discuss, and practice the concepts they learned. Please be sure to attend the webinars preceding the sessions, which will all be offered from 9:00-10:00 am on the same days as the group coaching sessions, June 10, 11, and 14.
Each group coaching session will be facilitated by a professional coach, and will include a mix of self-reflection, small group conversations, and large group dialogue - a social learning experience! Group coaches will provide prompts and insights to spark discussion, listen to understand what you are working on, and create space in the room for folx to share their perspectives and experiences. Here are the topics we’ll be covering in the group coaching sessions):
- 6/10 - Elevating Your Leadership and Increasing Impact through Inner Work | Dr. Maryam Ghadiri, Leticia Montana
- 6/11 - Feedback as a Dialogue: Leveraging Feedback to Unlock Success | Dr. Rebecca Andersen, Amanda Bent
- 6/14 - TBD
When and how do I register?
NOW attendees will receive an invitation to register for Group Coaching in May. You can check out the Meet the Coaches page to learn more about the support team for this year’s conference. You will learn which coaches will be supporting the sessions during the registration process in May.
Is Group Coaching for me?
Group coaching is for you if
- you enjoy learning from others’ experiences
- you want to help others process and reflect on their challenges
- you would like a group coaching experience that is guided in a facilitated way by a professional coach and also includes peer conversations
Questions: contact colinje@berkeley.edu and/or andream@berkeley.edu.