A Student's Journey 

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Reflecting on my journey with TAIS coaching, I am deeply appreciative of the clarity and growth it has brought to both my personal and professional development.

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My introduction to TAIS began midway through my third year as an undergraduate Biochemistry student. At the time, I was close to completing a research internship and had realized that a career in research was not aligned with my aspirations. However, I lacked a clear sense of direction for what to pursue next. I turned to TAIS as a means of increasing my self-awareness and uncovering where my strengths could be applied best. I have always been highly driven but needed insight into where to channel that ambition.

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Following my initial assessment, I was excited, but did not know what to expect from my data. Yet, in the very first debrief, the depth and accuracy of the data, especially when interpreted by an experienced coach like Maryl was clear. Over the years, TAIS coaching has helped me better understand how I naturally pay attention, make decisions, and interact with others. I have identified my strengths, gained awareness of my blind spots on scales I was high and low in, and learned how to adjust my behavior to perform optimally in various contexts.

I have developed a strong grasp of the assessment, including how different scales influence one another and shape outcomes and decisions. I’ve also learned to communicate more effectively with individuals who differ from me greatly, ensuring more seamless collaboration. Through targeted coaching, I have worked intentionally on developing specific areas that aid my career. When I did a reassessment, the results validated the progress I had made.

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What was the most tangible outcome of this process? Direction. TAIS helped me discover that a career in sales, particularly in medical device sales, aligns closely with my strengths and my performance arena. I now have a clearly defined path and have been able to leverage my profile to pursue roles that suit me best. Knowing exactly what I’m working toward has made it even easier to be consistent in growing toward my goals.

Beyond career direction, TAIS coaching has also accelerated my personal growth, equipping me with a level of maturity and self-awareness that is rare among recent graduates. It is frequently noted in interviews and has opened doors to opportunities that many of my peers may not have had the chance to access.

 

Maryl has an incredible understanding of this material. She explains the scales in a way that is impactful, concise and digestible. Every exercise and question you are asked is intentional. She has gotten me to improve certain areas of my profile without me even realizing that it was happening at the moment. She also understands how all the scales interact and will draw connections quickly to understand behaviour you might find contradictory to your profile. Through this coaching process you will gain much clarity on how to optimize your life based on who you are.