After going through the program I feel much more educated and prepared to speak on the differences between my previous training in the social work and counseling field and coaching. I feel like I have a more concrete understanding of my own sensory modality. I have always known that I am a visual learner, but I have never explored the extent to which these factors into things like the words that I may connect with related to that. This is something I now am aware of when working with others: once I identify their sensory modality, I can be more aware of the words I use when eliciting information. I really enjoyed reading and studying the idea of neurogenesis as well. The science behind this is really encouraging personally and professionally. The idea that the mind is able to reprogram is great for people who may be more concrete thinkers. Individuals (like me at times) who believe in the science behind things and those who may feel like change is overwhelming, being able to preface the conversation of change with the conversation about the science of reprogramming is a great starting point. Coming from a clinical social work background, I appreciated the holistic approach in this coaching program. I think it was a benefit that the material in the program complemented my previous training. I appreciated the tangible tools such as the wheel of life as it allowed me to explore on my own other such activities and resources that can be used in the coaching relationship. I also appreciated the tips with marketing. It gave me a good starting point of what avenues to ensure that I include when developing various strategies. The conversations around NLP and the ability of the mind to “reprogram” was also useful and very interesting. It was an encouraging part of the conversation and one that I think is an important educational piece for clients to understand and be encouraged that science proves their ability to change their way of thinking.