Welcome to the MPH
Peer Coaching Initiative
The PCI is a free, non-credit professional development opportunity
offered by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Convu
Designed for MPH candidates who want to:
Prepare themselves for a
leadership role after graduating
Get to know their classmates
in an authentic way
Talk through their most gnarly and interesting challenges with an objective and sympathetic listener
The Peer Coaching Initiative allows you to:
Learn and practice core leadership skills, like coaching and listening, and receive a “Coaching Skills Certificate of Practice”
Build a high-trust relationship with an effective Talking Partner
(aka “peer coach”)
Stay more centered and productive during your time at Harvard Chan
Here is how it works:
Complete a
short survey
...to make sure this program is right for you, and to let us know if you want to be matched with a partner or BYOP (bring your own partner)
01
Get oriented
Watch, read and respond (about 2 hours total) so that you can
1. Learn the principles of effective peer coaching
2. Set goals for yourself, both as a "host" and "guest" in the conversation
02
watch a live demo and practice
Join your cohort at the "playground" (a safe and confidential place to practice and learn) on September 11 @ noon via Zoom (let us know if you have a conflict!)
1. Meet each other; 2. See a "convu" in action
3. Try it out for yourself
03
04
coach and be coached
Meet your designated talking partner once a week
for one hour -- at a time and place of your choosing
1. Talk through your most pressing challenges and opportunities
2. Help your talking partner do the same
3. Briefly reflect and give each other feedback
05
share insights and get support
in the 90 minute whole-group check-in sessions
held about every 6 weeks:
1. Reflect on what you and others are learning
2. Learn how to handle particular challenges that come up
06
Exercise your options
At several points during the program, you will have the opportunity to switch partners, and the option to continue working with the same partner if you prefer