In the TedXUQ video, Kate Power discusses the benefits of joining a peer coaching circle. She emphasizes that this type of support system can significantly enhance personal and professional growth.
Peer coaching circles provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their struggles, challenges, and goals. Through open and honest discussions, members of the circle can receive valuable feedback, advice, and encouragement from their peers. This collective wisdom helps individuals gain new perspectives and insights, enabling them to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential.
Kate Power also highlights the power of accountability in peer coaching circles. By setting goals and holding each other accountable, members of the circle are more likely to stay focused and motivated towards achieving their objectives. Additionally, the diverse perspectives within the group offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise that can help individuals see beyond their limitations and unlock new possibilities.
Overall, joining a peer coaching circle can be a transformative experience that fosters personal and professional growth, builds meaningful connections, and empowers individuals to reach their fullest potential.
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Author Video Description
How can we build stronger communities and support each other’s goals? This talk demonstrates how peer coaching can empower individuals, develop skills, and create a sense of belonging, ultimately helping people achieve their goals and build more resilient communities. Dr Kate Power is a researcher and lecturer at The University of Queensland Business School.
As a critical discourse analyst, her expertise is in critically evaluating how people and organisations use language to communicate about themselves and shape the world around them.
Kate is committed to doing research that promotes justice and equity, and helps government, the media, and industry communicate for the common good.
In 2021, she was awarded an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship to support arts workers recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this project, she collaborated with arts organisations around Australia to develop a peer coaching program known as “Creating out Loud,” which builds networks of mutual support for artists and arts workers across all levels of the arts and culture sector.
Kate has also published on news reporting on violence against women and girls, and COVID-19 crisis communication. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “Why you should join a peer coaching circle | Kate Power | TEDxUQ” was uploaded on 12/03/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks