Dr. Chris Stankovich
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Interview Q & A |
General Responsibilities: I own and operate a sport performance training & counseling center, providing counseling, professional consultation, and product development to clients. Additionally, I write a blog and do various media jobs. I also teach college classes part-time.
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What do you like about your job?:
Everything — I get to meet fascinating people, work on interesting products, and teach students what I have learned in the field of Psychology!
What do you dislike about your job?:
Honestly, there isn’t anything I can think of that I dislike, as it is a true honor and privilege to do the things I get to do at my job. There are many challenges, however, including helping people overcome the stigma sometimes attached to “mental health,” and developing important programs that meet the ever-changing sports world.
Hours/Attire:
M-F I am in the office, but I “work” all the time in the sense that I read a lot, study trends, and talk to people in sports all the time (even when Im not at the office). The attire is generally business-casual, but I dress more professionally when teaching, doing media requests, and speaking for groups.
Pay/Benefits/Perks:
This is all dependent on both how hard you work and the issues society is wiling to pay toward. If you work for someone, the pay is generally more set, but if you work for yourself the money can range dramatically. Some of the perks for me include having autonomy, freedom of expression, facing challenges when working with clients, and of course, attending games!
Education:
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, Clinical Counseling
If you could go back to school. Would you choose the same path?
Yes, absolutley.
Do you find your job stressful?
Sometimes, but it’s usually a “good” stress, meaning I find it challenging to help clients with the goals they have set for themselves!
Do you have any advice for students just graduating college?
The first line from the book “The Road Less Travelled” begins: Life is difficult. I think life is very challenging and it is important to develop stress coping and resiliency skills — if you dont get the first job you apply for, stay positive!! We have all failed in life, but its what we do with failure that makes all the difference. Skill-wise, students will need to stay on top of technology advances, as we are only just beginning the “digital age.” Another great saying I live my life by — “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” True!
Everything — I get to meet fascinating people, work on interesting products, and teach students what I have learned in the field of Psychology!
What do you dislike about your job?:
Honestly, there isn’t anything I can think of that I dislike, as it is a true honor and privilege to do the things I get to do at my job. There are many challenges, however, including helping people overcome the stigma sometimes attached to “mental health,” and developing important programs that meet the ever-changing sports world.
Hours/Attire:
M-F I am in the office, but I “work” all the time in the sense that I read a lot, study trends, and talk to people in sports all the time (even when Im not at the office). The attire is generally business-casual, but I dress more professionally when teaching, doing media requests, and speaking for groups.
Pay/Benefits/Perks:
This is all dependent on both how hard you work and the issues society is wiling to pay toward. If you work for someone, the pay is generally more set, but if you work for yourself the money can range dramatically. Some of the perks for me include having autonomy, freedom of expression, facing challenges when working with clients, and of course, attending games!
Education:
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, Clinical Counseling
If you could go back to school. Would you choose the same path?
Yes, absolutley.
Do you find your job stressful?
Sometimes, but it’s usually a “good” stress, meaning I find it challenging to help clients with the goals they have set for themselves!
Do you have any advice for students just graduating college?
The first line from the book “The Road Less Travelled” begins: Life is difficult. I think life is very challenging and it is important to develop stress coping and resiliency skills — if you dont get the first job you apply for, stay positive!! We have all failed in life, but its what we do with failure that makes all the difference. Skill-wise, students will need to stay on top of technology advances, as we are only just beginning the “digital age.” Another great saying I live my life by — “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” True!