Roger Jin is a testament to the power of “unlearning” to achieve professional evolution. A seasoned tech professional and executive, Roger transitioned into the coaching world by enrolling in the iNLP Center’s Life Coaching program, an experience he describes as an “eye-opening” alignment with his personal journey of self-improvement and spiritual growth.
Unlike traditional consulting or mentoring, Roger’s approach is rooted in the belief that the client is the ultimate expert in their own life. “A great coaching session is not a problem-solving session; it should be a self-discovery journey,” Roger explains. By focusing on the person rather than the problem, he helps high-achievers uncover insights about themselves that they previously couldn’t see.
| Hope: Could you please share with our readers which specific courses and programs you’ve completed at the iNLP Center, and perhaps a brief reflection on how each contributed to your growth as a coach? Roger: I was enrolled in the NLP Life Coaching package. This is the first time that I have taken formal training courses on coaching. The experience is very eye-opening, as I need to unlearn a lot of my previous work habits as a tech professional. I really enjoyed the process as the experience aligns very well with my own self-improvement and spiritual growth. Hope: Looking at your coaching business today, how do you define your current success, and how closely does your present coaching niche align with the initial vision you had when you first embarked on your coaching journey? Have there been any significant shifts or surprises along the way? Roger: I’m starting to get quite a few clients reaching out as I start publishing some LinkedIn posts. I wouldn’t call it a “success”; I see it as a journey that I would enjoy every day in working as a coach. The niche aligns with my original vision but was fine-tuned a bit throughout my coaching training and mentoring experience. Hope: Could you tell us more about your coaching niche? What specific problems do you help your clients solve? Who is your ideal client, and what unique approach or philosophy do you bring to your work within that niche? Roger: The niche I’m currently working on is the tech professional client base – executives, founders, and leaders who are typically overachievers but are going through a difficult transition in their work and life. Some of the typical problems include: getting to a promotion, landing a new job, starting a new company, getting the next round of funding, and work-life balance. An ideal client comes with very specific goals (such as to find a new job), and with lots of self-motivation and self-reflection already. I take a very human-centered approach by focusing on the person themselves. The inquiries I aim at getting them to discover things they do not already know about themselves. A great coaching session is not a problem-solving session; it should be a self-discovery journey. I believe my clients are smarter, more experienced than I am to solve their problems. Given that I often find my clients with a very similar professional background, I remind myself that I’m not an advisor or mentor to them. I help them reflect on their own values, goals, and priorities, and understand more about themselves. Hope: Based on your experience, what is one invaluable tip or piece of advice you would offer to current iNLP Center students who are either still in training or just starting to build their coaching practice? Roger: I have heard this advice from various teachers and other experienced coaches, but found out it’s so true once I started myself: Do not let your lack of experience prevent you from starting to do great coaching work. This is a mindset thing. If you believe you could do coaching well, very likely you will. Coaching is very different from other professions. We as humans have lots of experience in interacting and helping other humans. Training is to make you better, but you are already great. Hope: For students who are inspired by your journey and want to learn more or connect with you, where can they find you online? Please share your website, social media handles, or any other platforms where you’re active. Roger: https://rogerjin.co/,linkedin.com/in/rogertjin. Please feel free to reach out. I’d love to connect with more coaches and help each other! |