Create a plan to achieve your goals
The Doerr Institute’s Activation Coaching program gives you the chance to work one-on-one with a professional leadership coach who’s focused entirely on helping you grow. Whether you’re just starting your journey or already leading on campus, Activation is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a plan to achieve your goals.
What is Activation?
Activation is a personalized coaching program that helps you uncover your strengths and build a roadmap for your leadership journey.
You’ll meet with a coach throughout the semester to reflect, set goals, and tackle challenges.
- Kick off with a 90-minute one-on-one session to set your goals and dive into your leadership journey
- Discover your strengths through an emotional intelligence assessment with a personalized debrief
- Follow up with three 60-minute sessions to reflect, tackle challenges, and keep momentum going
- Walk away with a custom leader development plan packed with actionable goals and strategies for success
Sessions are flexible, virtual or in-person, and always centered on your schedule.
New to Doerr?
Activation is the perfect place to start.
You’ll gain fresh insight into who you are as a leader, define the impact you want to make at Rice, and create a big-picture vision for your growth. This program is only offered once during your time at Rice (with the exception of Student Ambassadors), making it a unique opportunity to invest in yourself early.
Returning to Doerr?
If you’ve already taken other Doerr programs, Activation helps you evaluate where you are now and chart your next steps. It’s especially powerful if you’re currently in a leadership role—you’ll bring real experiences and challenges into your coaching sessions and walk away with strategies you can put into action immediately.
Spring 2026 Registration is Open!
Spots fill quickly—secure your place now to get first access to the Spring 2026 programs.
Deadline: January 30th
Questions? Contact leadership@rice.edu.