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Consider the case of George in Chapter 3 of the text. How does Proschaka’s six stages of developmental change apply to the case? Discuss the three of the question strategies listed for George's case on page 75. How will this help George determine goals for coaching?

Post 1

Proschaka’s six stages of developmental change applies to George’s case because George is feeling tremendously disenchanted with his work, which is resulting in negative treatment of some of his clients. As George dreams of pursuing other careers he has always desired, he is also questioning himself as to why he is not content with being a chiropractor, although his father and brother are. Prochaka’s six stages of development helps the coach determine the client’s stage and match it to the client’s readiness for change (Williams & Menendez, 2015), since George seems to desire change.

One of the question strategies listed for George's case on page 75 is what stands out about George’s situation (Williams & Menendez, 2015)?What stands out, to me, regarding George’s situation is George said he became a chiropractor because his parents encouraged it, but as he grew older, he stayed in that profession even as he began desiring to do what he wanted since he was a child.

The second question strategy I want to discuss is what the first questions are that I want to ask George (Williams & Menendez, 2015)?One of the first questions I would ask is what do you like most about his job? What do you like least? Another is how does he feel about his wife being in her last stages of completing her doctorate in social psychology? I would also ask is, forgetting what he studied in school, and what he has been doing for the past years, if he could choose any career, what would it be and why? Finally, one of the first questions I would ask is what frustrates you? What brings you joy?

The last question strategy I want to discuss is what I empathize with most about George and his situation (Williams & Menendez, 2015)? is the frustration of doing something your heart in not a part of, and the possibility that you will continue this much longer, when you really want to do something else. Personally, I have been there, and I found myself taking it out on my students, by not giving my best and becoming irritated with little things some of them did. I did my best to hide it, but the frustration ate me up and I had to change jobs, so I could still be thought of as a good and respectable teacher.

This will help George determine goals for coaching because it will have George begin exploring things about himself he may not have given thought to. This can help him think about what makes him happy and unhappy. It will help him explore his inner desire of what he desires as a career. This will also help him explore his motivations, strengths and areas for growth, which will help in George’s determination for which goals to set.

Reference:

Williams, P. & Menendez, D. S. (2015). Becoming a professional life coach: Lessons from the institute for life coach training (2nd ed.). New York, NY, US: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

By Latrelle

Post 2

George is currently in stage 2 which is contemplation. He knows he needs a change internally but does not know how to do it and what steps to take to prepare (step 3) to such a transition, or what action steps to take in that direction. He is ambivalent and shows a growing amount of frustration with his current situation.

The first questions I would like to ask George is, “What will happen if you don’t make any changes?” and “Where would you see yourself in five years?”

These will stimulate to get clarity of the urgency of action and consequence of inaction. As well as a desired future further, without concern of the exact steps and “how’s?”

Georges’ ambivalence and the desire to do what is right stands out as one of his biggest blocks.

It is really important to know the relevant age of George since if he was only 35 a new career path would be needed, but at 65 he retirement plan and selling of the practice would be a more relevant strategy for him.

In his case, His wife’s new career, once established, would give him a chance to step back or change direction with greater ease.

By Harry