Core Values
I’ll be super honest here, this work isn’t for everyone. It is emotionally involved, time consuming, and doesn’t have a clear “start and end time.” That’s by design. Our students come to us in all different forms and we are there to meet them and guide them toward their goals. Sometimes, a student calls at 10pm on a Sunday night and has questions about a paper and my coaches are expected to work with the student until they feel confident and have something they are proud of to submit. The reward is a deep connection with students where they trust you and do things they never thought possible.
Also, we do have fun. Lots of it. In fact, that’s kind of my thing. From anti-boring trainings to goofy puns, I believe humor and playfulness are integral to our relationships and hold the same value as the knowledge of neuroscience and study skills.
Core values of a Seattle Success Coaching coach
Student-Centered – Students and families are the core of what we do. We always strive to represent, encourage, and educate students in whatever way they need. Belonging and engagement are values we foster in our students and we have worked hard to create a culture that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to fully serve each student and ensure all people feel welcomed and appreciated.
Authenticity – We are real people. Our students are real people, too. Sometimes we share our failures so that our students can learn from them; sometimes we have difficult conversations because they need to be had; and sometimes we celebrate like crazy because we are so stinking proud of our students!
Non-judgmental Support – We have made every mistake. We have procrastinated; lost items; forgotten important things; turned in something that totally missed the mark—we have all done that and we have learned two things: one, failure gives us an opportunity to learn and do better, and two, shame isn’t a productive emotion. We are here to empower; not to judge.
Community-minded – We encourage our students to “use their resources” all the time and for us, a valuable resource is our community. Whether we ask questions we are stumped about; get advice on the best study skills; or just chat with colleagues and friends to learn more about neuroscience and learning, we love partnering with others!