Being a Feedback Coach

Tips for Coaching

Do's 

• Write approximately one page of feedback. You can even include a second page if you have a lot to say!

• Check your participant’s assignment from that week and write feedback accordingly. 

  • Include quotes from the participant’s assignment from that week, or make references to key aspects of the assignment

  • Keep feedback specific. You can even structure it by different topics within the assignment

• Try making participants feel heard by asking questions about what they wrote

• You can talk a little about your own experiences, the way you would talk to a friend 

• Keep the conversation positive and supportive

Dont's 

• Don't make the feedback too short; women expect at least a page

• Don’t keep the feedback too general;  women expect details

• Don’t write about yourself more than focusing on what the participant is saying; a little bit about yourself is fine to help the participant relate.

• Give direct advice (e.g. you should do this...), but do make suggestions for different options