hope everyone had a fab weekend! ours was pretty low-key with the usual: good food, a vodka drink, some bike riding, hanging with friends, and a 6-mile run.
today isn’t a typical Monday for this Bird. today I’m a new student!
here’s the deal:
if you don’t already know, I’m part of the Social Media team at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). I started working at IIN back towards the end of May. I love the casual work environment, my co-workers, the great benefits, and my role on the team. Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and blogging are all in a day’s work.
well, I’ve been given the opportunity to enroll in the Health Coach Training Program for September 2012 which officially begins today! I know it will be a great experience for me to go through the program and see the other side of the work we do everyday at IIN. not only will it help me do my current job more thoroughly and effectively, but this is an education I’ll have with me forever. there’s a good chance one day I’ll have my own Health Coaching practice, especially once B and I start having babies.
we have programs that begin throughout the year, but I love that I’m enrolled in the September class since it’s feels like an official “school year”.
I’ll still be working full time so I’m getting geared to focus on my time management and productivity for the next year. if you have any questions about the program, or Integrative Nutrition in general, please send me an email!
anyone else going “back to school” this fall?
when was the last time you were starting a new school year?
That’s so awesome! Um, can you get me a job there
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yes! please move to NYC and come work with me! we can run in Central Park.
can i just say that i LOVE that you work for iin.
i am still loving the program – i’m almost 3/4 done! i think you’ll love it too.
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I’m glad you’re loving the program! I’m excited to get started. Congrats on being 3/4 of the way through!
I recently started a doctoral program, so I, too, am back to school this fall. It is exciting! It is also stressful to realize how critical scheduling and time management become to your survival! Enjoy your program!
that is very impressive – best of luck to you, Amy!
Awesome Dorry, I’m in the same class!
Happy back to school day to us! I’m looking forward to the whole experience. I can’t even imagine how amazing it is to work there.
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so exciting! congrats on starting this new adventure – glad to know some people who are in the same class! I’m sure we’ll be in touch.
I did! I had my first day of graduate school at the American University of Paris this morning! Hope you were as excited to hit the books again as I was
congrats on such a fitting opportunity for you!
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thank you, Danielle. it’s all very exciting! I LOVE that you took this leap and moved to Paris for school. enjoy!
I am so so excited for you!! you will be a wonderful health coach as well. Can’t wait for details!
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thanks, Linds! it’s cool to look back and see how things have come together the past couple of years. I’m really excited about the program – going to do my best to manage my time wisely.
Love this!!! You will learn so much and can totally of course, tie that into what you do each and every day. What a great program!
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thank you! I’m very excited – it’s all coming together and I’m grateful for the opportunity. I’ll share some things I’m learning here on the blog, too!
Ahh you’ll love it bird! Wish I could go to the conference in NYC and see you. I’m talking to someone there about student coaching tomorrow:)
I wish you were coming to the conference, too! are you going to live stream it? I bet you’re talking to Nora – she sits near me and I love her.
Hey fellow student!!
Today’s my first day at IIN too
I can’t wait to get into the program and then start working with clients. I’ve put off attending this program for years as I was seeing if it was the right thing for me. Now I’m ready! lol
-Michelle {LiveLoudly}
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I’m so glad you left a comment! pretty exciting to start this adventure together. it’s going to be interesting to be on the “inside” at the office (as a Facebook admin, etc.) and also make connections with other students. I’m sure we’ll be in touch – congrats on making the decision to enroll!
This is AWESOME!!! I love the path this new job is taking you on, so so so cool!
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thank you, Jess! I’m feeling very grateful for the opportunity, and excited to see what comes of it.
This is awesome! I just finished up studying and completing 2 different fitness certifications, so I’m taking a break for a little bit. I’ve always wondered about Integrative Nutrition. Maybe some day I will make that leap! I can’t wait to hear about your experience!
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thank you, Sarena! congrats on your fitness certifications – I’m sure you learned a lot. I’m definitely post about some of the things I’m learning in the program, and feel free to email me if you ever have questions!
This is awesome! Good luck Dorry!
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It’s so fun to follow you in your work through social media!! Love the posts, the inspiration and knowing the brains & vision behind it every day
Keep us posted on your experience with the program – if I hadn’t gone the RD route, this definitely would’ve fit my philosophies & interests!
that’s absolutely wonderful. i’m considering doing their program, so i’m eager to hear about your IIN schooling experience.
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