Welcome to my brand-spanking-new venture!<\/p>\n
For those of you who don’t know me. . .and some refreshers for those who do!. . .<\/p>\n
I have been an academic advisor and career counselor at\u00a0a large urban public university \u00a0for over two decades.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right now I am preparing to move into a career consultant role within my unit, with an emphasis on career development programming for students pursuing business and nonprofit degrees. I will be working full time for the university for the foreseeable future.\u00a0 My \u00a0changing role and\u00a0my husband’s and my \u00a0daughter’s departure for college will leave room for another endeavor.\u00a0 In the past,\u00a0 I frequently have been asked at church, in the supermarket, on the phone. . .<\/p>\n
“do you see non-university clients?”<\/p>\n
The time has come where I can start saying “yes” to that question!<\/p>\n
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One of my long term goals for the next decade is to build a private career coaching practice to serve individuals outside the university. I am currently enrolled in Coach Training Alliance’s certification program. With each passing week, I am more excited about the difference this\u00a0collaborative, appreciative inquiry process can make for those who engage in it.<\/p>\n
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My mission for this new venture is to coach hose in educational or career transition to integrate their passions and skills for lifelong success.<\/p>\n
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Some examples:<\/p>\n
a high school student (public, private or home school)\u00a0 who needs additional attention or information to make concrete decisions about their next step.<\/p>\n
an early-to-midcareer adult considering a career change, a return to school, or just a different perspective on the workday<\/p>\n
a\u00a0retiree looking for meaningful activities that don’t feel like “work”<\/p>\n
I\u00a0offer prospective clients one\u00a0introductory sample coaching session,\u00a0 no strings attached, free of charge. \u00a0I will send some focusing questions to ponder beforehand and the client and I work through them together at the session.\u00a0 Simple, right?\u00a0 If the prospective client decides wishes to continue working with me\u00a0 we can discuss a short-term agreement for future meetings.\u00a0 These\u00a0 30-to-60\u00a0 minute sample\u00a0 sessions can take place in person (Indianapolis area), by phone, or via Skype.<\/p>\n
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if you know someone who could benefit from this–and yes, that can include you!–I can be reached via email, social media, or the good old-fashioned land-line telephone:<\/p>\n
circlecitybelle@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n Melissacooper46@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/melissa.p.cooper<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LinkedIn: My profile name is Melissa Cooper–send me a message there<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Phone: \u00a0please send me a message via email, Facebook, or LinkedIn if you prefer to talk with me by phone and I will get my number to you.<\/p>\n Or you can just leave me a message here in the comments section. \u00a0 Whatever works for you is likely to work for me.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PLEASE NOTE:\u00a0 If you are a student or affiliated with Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, please let me know and I will make an appropriate referral for available service on campus.\u00a0 Thank you!<\/p>\n Passion\/ Purpose. Plan. Perform.\u00a0 3P Coaching<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to my brand-spanking-new venture! For those of you who don’t know me. . .and some refreshers for those who do!. . . I have been an academic advisor and career counselor at\u00a0a large urban public university \u00a0for over two decades.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right now I am preparing to move into a career consultant role within my unit, … Continue reading Introductory offer from 3P Coaching<\/span>