1. The Power of the
Academic Advisor’s Words

2. Presenters
Temple Carter
University College
Texas State University-San Marcos
Matthew Haynes
College of Liberal Arts
University of Texas at Austin

3. Workshop Overview
How Do Words Influence?
The Power of Words
The Four Agreements
Words Working With
Students
We Are BOBCATS
Comments and Suggestions

4. How Do Words Influence?

5. How Do Words Influence?
Positive
Influence

6. How Do Words Influence?
Negative
Influence

7. The Power of Words
How Words have Influenced History?

8. “The Four Agreements”
By: Don Miguel Ruiz
Always Do Your Best
Don’t Make
Assumptions
Don’t Take Things
Personally
Be Impeccable With
Your Words

9. Working with Students

10. Working with Students

11. Working with Students

12. Working with Students

13. Working with Students
Tips and Suggestions

14. Working with Students

15. Working with Students

16. Working with Students

17. Working with Students

18. Working with Students
Tips and Suggestions

19. We Are BOBCATS
Be aware of your audience
Only say what you mean
Don’t be aBully
Speak with Integrity andC onviction
Don’t use wordsAgainst yourself/others
Think before you speak
Use your words toShow encouragement

20. Comments and
Suggestions

21. Food for Thought