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As part of the recent graduates’ programme, it aims to support those who may not otherwise have access to career coaching opportunities.</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW52615436 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW52615436 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><strong><em>Applications are currently closed. You can <a href="https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BxDowOzg44kEQK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">register your interest for the next cohort</a> and we will be in touch when applications are open. </em></strong></span></p> <h3 class="Paragraph SCXW52615436 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW52615436 BCX0" data-contrast="none">What does the programme involve?</span></h3> <p>Coffee & Coach offers free coaching-style sessions to early-career alumni who graduated from Imperial within the last ten years and have at least three years working experience. Recent grads (coachees) will be paired with a more experienced alumnus (coach) over a period of six months. </p> <p><span class="ui-provider wl b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Coaching is a 1-1 process that helps individuals think through their options in relation to a range of situations they may be facing in the workplace or in their career. Coaches will use a combination of tools and techniques to create a coaching style conversation that is rich in insight and learning. </span></p> <p>The coach and coachee are expected to schedule five one-hour sessions during this period and focus on one of the following coaching themes:</p> <ul> <li>Career development and transitions</li> <li>Leadership and management</li> <li>Career progression/promotion</li> <li>Returning to work after a career break<br /><br /></li> </ul> </div> <div class="SCXW52615436 BCX0"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW52615436"> <h3 class="Paragraph SCXW52615436 BCX0"><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW52615436 BCX0">What to expect from Coffee & Coach</span></h3> <p class="Paragraph SCXW52615436 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW52615436 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><span class="TextRun SCXW52615436 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW52615436 BCX0">Coaching uses a combination of observation, questioning, listening and feedback techniques to create a conversation that will allow you to develop greater self-awareness and feel empowered to </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW52615436 BCX0">take action</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW52615436 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW52615436 BCX0"> </span></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW52615436 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW52615436 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW52615436 BCX0"><span class="ui-provider wl b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Coachees are expected to be professional, motivated, open-minded, focused, and committed to the coaching journey. They are expected to come with an idea of the career-related challenge(s) they would like to focus on over the five sessions, and to challenge themselves, set goals and take action throughout the process.</span></span></span></p> <h4>Alumni coaches:</h4> <ul> <li>Are experienced professionals who can draw from their personal and professional experience.</li> <li>Will bring impartiality to the conversation.</li> <li>May, or may not, have technical expertise in your field.</li> <li>Will aim to help address specific career-related challenges.</li> <li>Will aim to support you in generating your own solutions and taking responsibility for actions, rather than giving advice.</li> <li>Will aim to bring a range of approaches, tools and interventions to the conversation. </li> <li>Must attend the mandatory online training session.</li> </ul> <h4>Coachees:</h4> <ul> <li>Must have graduated from Imperial within the last ten years and have at least three years' working experience.</li> <li>Will be motivated and committed to the coaching process.</li> <li>Will have an idea of the career-related challenge they want to focus on.</li> <li>Will be open-minded and willing to contribute to conversations openly and honestly.</li> <li>Will challenge themselves, set goals and take action.</li> <li>Must attend the mandatory online introduction session.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <section class="supplementary-content row"> <div class="supplementary-content__sizer col"></div>  <div class="col lg-12 info text reverse"> <div class="module flow-xs"> <h2 class="fake-h3">Contact us about Coffee & Coach</h2> <p><strong style="font-size: 1.5rem;">Kellianne Bartley<br /></strong><strong style="font-size: 1.5rem;">Alumni Engagement Officer<br /></strong>+44 (0)20 7594 6138<br /><a style="font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400;" title="alumniawards@imperial.ac.uk link opens in a new window" href="mailto:alumniawards@imperial.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">alumni@imperial.ac.uk</a></p> 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