1. Understand the Coachee’s Current KSAs.
To better assist my coachee in this process, I will need to understand her level of knowledge regarding what a cover letter entails. I initially will ask Nevada to explain all of her knowledge, abilities, skills and accomplishments in her interior design field. Questions to help her develop these answers could be through creating a SWOT analysis.

2. Build Trust, Show Empathy, Active Listening and Influence
During the coaching session, I plan on being patient with my coachee, and engaging in active listening. I will do so by making a conscious effort and while listening suspend judgment, resist distractions, waiting before responding and paraphrasing what I hear.

3. Mutually Agree on Behavioral and Results Objectives
I intend to teach Nevada the proper purpose and use of a cover letter and why knowing how to compose a proper cover letter is so essential. By creating this understanding I will be able to better assist Nevada in creating her cover letter and reach the objectives that have been mutually agreed upon which include: o The coachee will be able to compose a well written cover letter that showcases her creativity o The coachee will be able to show employers why she would be the best candidate to hire for the particular position o The …show more content…
I believe the initial hesitation my coachee was dealing with, was the lack of confidence in herself and overcoming this objective was the key to accomplishing all objectives. Once Nevada overcame her insecurities and found her inner confidence as an interior design student who is multi-talented, she was able to compose a phenomenally well-written cover letter that displays her creativity and talent while still being personable. Nevada accomplished the task of composing her cover letter so well; I believe she too could coach someone on how to compose