Indiana Wesleyan University knows that each of us has unique, God-given talents that will impact the world. Sometimes we just need to discover and tap into those gifts, but don't know where to start. That's where IWU steps in to help through an innovative life coaching system for our students on campus.
As one aspect of the life coaching process, individuals being coached can use several quantitative tools or take assessments to provide clarity around their human uniqueness. Coaches review the results during coaching sessions and help IWU students decide how to integrate this new information into their sense of life calling and development process.
We currently offer three options:
- The Intrinsic Motivation Assessment Guide & Evaluation (IMAGE) measures intrinsic spiritual motivations leading to service. Click on IMAGE to learn more about this tool.
- The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assesses psychological type. Click on MBTI to learn more about this tool.
- StrengthsQuest is a talent assessment that allows individuals to discover their top five themes of talent and learn to develop their strengths. Click on StrengthsQuest to learn more about this tool.
The IWU Life Coaching program assists students in discovering their unique, God-given design, developing a sense of life calling, and equipping them with fundamental life skills for future personal and professional development. Coaching enables students to gain a more holistic understanding of themselves and empowers them to make choices that align with their values, purpose, and strengths.
All IWU students have the opportunity to meet with a Life Coach at no cost to them, which includes four individual sessions averaging 45 minutes in length. Take advantage of this resource and schedule time to meet with one of our life coaches today.
Explore Coaching
Life Coaching is a wonderful resource offered by IWU, but it may not be right for everyone. Give us a call to see if coaching is right for you. Typical reasons for seeking Life Coaching:
- To select or confirm a major
- Exploration of their life calling and purpose
- To gain insight about themselves
- Clarification of goals and future direction
- Discovery of their personal values and passions
- To better use strengths and personal resources to be successful in academics, leadership, and teamwork
- Gain confidence in making academic and career decisions and committing to plans
LIFE COACHING INCLUDES:
- At least four individual sessions, each averaging 45 minutes in length
- Time to talk about your sense of calling or life purpose, personal values, vision, major selection, life balance and strengths
- A strengths and faith-based approach
- A well-balanced and holistic discovery process
- Use of assessments including the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Strengths Quest, and the Intrinsic Motivation Assessment Guide & Evaluation (IMAGE) if helpful
HOW TO GET STARTED
To arrange a life coaching appointment or to find out more information about this program, contact the School of Life Calling and Integrative Learning by calling (765) 677-2520 or sending an email to SLCIL@indwes.edu.
Student Testimonials
“Life coaching is one of the greatest services I've utilized at IWU. It's a great way to explore decisions related to majors and academics. The coaches are ready and willing to walk you through activities of self-discovery. The most empowering part of it all? All of the answers are inside; the coaches just ask you the questions that make the answers rise to the surface.”
“Do it!! There is nothing more affirming than meeting with someone who genuinely has an invested concern for your well-being. The life coaches aren't afraid to challenge you and keep you accountable. They jump into your journey with you and desire to give you a more wholistic[sic] and accurate view of yourself, your calling, your strengths, and your future.”
“100% recommend!”
“You can't go wrong with life coaching, it's changed my life!”
“Life coaching is an amazing resource that you can take advantage of. You don't have to struggle alone-- you can have an objective person who will help you truly find yourself if you put the work in.”
“Life coaching is a great opportunity to dig deeper and learn more about yourself and find life paths that relate to your findings.”
