Week 3 I coach Wendy

Michelle Jacobs

Coachee Wendy

2/23/14

Wendy and I introduced ourselves this past week. At the beginning of the conversation, we spent time learning about each other and where we should focus our attention each time we speak for our coaching calls. I explained a bit about my educational background and myself. Wendy was very receptive to the idea of coaching and stated that she looked forward to meeting each week to discuss what was going on in her life and how things are progressing with our coaching calls. I explained to Wendy that I am a clinical supervisor at a vocational program for adults with developmental disabilities. I described my role as a clinical supervisor and how I often act as a coach to my staff and to the individuals with the developmental disabilities assisting them to work through their problems and various situations. With my training through this class I am able to be a more objective coach. I will ensure that follow the 5 steps of coaching. Wendy explained how things are going in her life and how she hopes coaching can help her throughout the semester. Wendy stated that she believes that it is easier to coach someone you know personally because we are more likely to cheer on the people we know or care for. I agree and disagree with this statement. While we tend to cheer on the people that we care about, we also have a difficult time listening and not providing advice based on what we think they should in their situation.