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Alexa Cox of Nelson is one of 38 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students selected as strengths coaches in the College of Business’ Clifton Strengths Institute. Cox is a sophomore majoring in marketing.

Representing a variety of majors across the university, strengths coaches mentor about 1,000 first-year business students in Professional Enhancement I: Investing in Strengths (BSAD 111).

The required course for all first-year business students empowers them to excel using their natural talents, learned from taking the Clifton Strengths assessment.

“A student’s college experience can be the most transformative years of their life,” said Alyson Lenz, assistant director of the strengths program. “In crucial times of life transitions and self-discovery, students in the College of Business can identify their natural talents and dive into the qualities that make them unique. Focusing on their strengths, along with their student strengths coach’s guidance and support, sets students up to be successful and more confident throughout their college careers.”

New coaches are required to enroll in Strengths Coaching, Theory and Practice (MNGT 451) this spring, where they learn about strengths-based development and techniques to maximize individuals’ potential.