Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Self-Employed CEOs and Founders
Hector of OnePlusWe notes that there are no specific coaching degrees, and instead recommends individuals "take on leadership positions, tough ones" to challenge themself and learn on the job, further suggesting to connect with leaders and "ask 'em tough questions" in order to define and develop coaching skills.
Leadership Development, Self-Improvement, Mentorship, Skill Development, Career Advice
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Hector J Bordas
CEO/Founder
OnePlusWe -- self employed
University of So. Ca & Cal. State, Long Beach
Biology & Related Sciences, Engineering - Civil
Coaching, Speaking & Writing
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Challenge yourself and take on tough leadership positions to gain experience.
2. Read or listen to audiobooks from various leaders to learn from their experiences.
3. Connect with leaders you admire, ask them tough questions, and learn from their insights.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate or a graduate student might consider?
This is an interesting field because there's no specific degree in coaching. If this is something you want to do, challenge yourself. Take on tough leadership positions. Read or listen to audiobooks from as many leaders as possible.
Find leaders you admire, connect with them, and talk to them. Ask them tough questions. I think the most important thing is to actually take on a leadership position and don't be shy about it.
You might think, "I can't do this. How will I solve it?" But once you're in that position, you'll figure it out. There are so many resources available now to develop your coaching skills.