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with Katarzyna Bieniecka-Drzymała PhD
Discover how a pioneering initiative within the Department of Modern Languages fosters personal and linguistic growth through individualized coaching and workshops. Learn how a small, dynamic team of coaches and researchers is reshaping student support. Gain a window into an instructor-created course on discursive practices in mediation dialogue, where students learn person-centred communication and coaching principles—culminating in a live coaching exam. The course draws on ICF principles of conducting coaching dialogue and insights gained from the research of Katarzyna conducted for her PhD on language coaching. This talk will offer practical strategies, reflective insights, and a vision for how coaching can empower learners and educators alike in higher education settings.
Join Katarzyna Bieniecka-Drzymała PhD and ACC ICF, founder of KOUCZ Studio at Adam Mickiewicz University, for an inspiring and practice-driven session on integrating language coaching into academic environments. Drawing from her multi-faceted experience, Katarzyna will share insights into two key areas of implementation
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    October 21, 2025

    12:00 pm - ET time

    6:00 pm - Berlin time

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