Interview Part 1
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Interview Part 1
Background Information
For my assignment, I plan to interview Sarah Pinnock. She is a confidence and life coach for
teenagers. Sarah actually was a coach to my younger sister for several years and my family and
I saw a drastic improvement in Molly’s outlook on life, social skills, and confidence after working
with Sarah as a coach. I’ll be meeting with Sarah in her home to conduct the interview.
Career Research
I have volunteered as a Trip Leader in the summers for HXP (formerly HEFY) for the last 4
years and as a result of those experiences I have gained a genuine, deep love for teenage
mentorship. Every summer I am responsible for around 40 teenagers in a foreign country doing
humanitarian work for one month, and in the time we spend together I learn to really love them
deeply and aspire to help continue to mentor them even after our weeks together end. This is a
large reason why I’m interested in Sarah’s profession. I would like to understand the skills
necessary to really make a difference for these kdis at a pivotal time, not just be a good friend
who gives occasional advice.
The world of Life Coaching is quite new, and to get even more specific into the world of Teenage
Coaching makes everything even more niche and convoluted. Because it’s such a recently
emerging field, there wasn’t a lot of information readily available for me to find. That being said, I
was able to find some information that I’ve listed below. On top of that, because I couldn’t find
much out there, I’ve tried to focus my attention for this assignment on preparing specific
questions since the answers aren’t available for researching at this time.
Teen Coaches can work in several different capacities. Similar to a therapist (though obviously
very different in the work they do) Coaches can work virtually and meet with teens over phone
or video calls, or in person. Some charge per-session, and work on a session-by-session basis.
Others are kept on retainer by parents who feel their child may need more in-depth and
on-demand help and are paid on more of a salaried structure. Some Coaches prefer to bill
hourly. Depending on their level of expertise, success rates, and years of experience, Teen
Coaches can charge anywhere from $50-$300 per hour.
I feel it’s important to learn about communications when interested in this field largely due to the
nature of marketing these days. Most teenage coaches (like many professions these days) turn
to Instagram and other social media platforms to get started in building a clientele and customer
base. It’s important for me to understand how to communicate the message I want to spread
into the world. Not only that, but like any profession it’s important that I hone in my personal
strengths in communication and sharpen the skills that don’t come as naturally to me. Especially
when working with a vulnerable demographic like strugggling teenaers, I need to know exactly
how to get my messaging right.
As teenagers continue to face identity and mental health crises in the coming yaers, it’s
suspected that coaching will become more and more common. While Coaches can vary in their
specializations, I would specifically love to learn more about Sarah’s choice to focus on teenage
confidence building.
Interview Script:
Hi Sarah! I’m excited to get to talk to you after so many years of seeing your work from a
distance with my sister. Your impact on her has lasted into her becoming a young adult and I’ve
always been amazed at the long term impacts you had. I have a handful of questions I’d love to
ask you, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this just turns into a conversation, and that’s okay too. I’ll
be taking notes as we talk, but please feel free to continue chatting away or giving any thoughts
you have.
Questions:
Professional Background and Experience:
1.
How did you become interested in teen life coaching, and what motivated you to pursue
it as a career?
2.
Can you share some highlights from your professional journey as a teen life coach,
including key milestones and learning experiences?
3.
What specific training or certifications have you obtained to enhance your skills as a teen
life coach?
4.
How do you stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in the field of teen
coaching?
5.
Would you consider yourself a “success”?
Approach and Methodology:
6.
What is your coaching philosophy, and how does it inform your approach when working
with teenagers?
7.
Why did you decide to specialize in teenage confidence? It’s now been several years
since you started on this career path — do you still feel confidence is an important skill
that teenagers need help learning about?
8.
Can you describe a successful case where your coaching had a positive impact on a
teen's life, highlighting the strategies you employed?
9.
How do you tailor your coaching approach to meet the unique needs and challenges of
each teenager you work with?
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10. What role do parents or guardians typically play in the coaching process, and how do
you collaborate with them?
Challenges and Solutions:
11. What are some common challenges that teenagers face today, and how do you address
these challenges in your coaching sessions?
12. Can you share an example of a particularly challenging case you've encountered and
how you navigated it as a coach?
13. How do you help teenagers build resilience and coping mechanisms to deal with stress
and setbacks?
14. In what ways do you support teens in setting and achieving realistic goals for personal
and academic growth?
Professional Development and Continuous Improvement:
15. How do you continue to develop your own coaching skills and stay current with
advancements in the field?
16. Have you ever faced a situation where you felt uncertain about how to handle a specific
issue with a teen client? How did you approach it?
17. Do you participate in any professional organizations or networks related to teen
coaching, and if so, how has this involvement benefited your practice?
18. What advice would you give to someone considering a career in teen life coaching,
based on your own experiences and insights?
Concluding:
19. Do you feel like there is anything we haven’t covered today that you wished you would
have known when you were starting out?
Closing:
Sarah thak you so much for taking the time to chat with me today. I know how important the
rising generation is, and I’m so impressed by the intentional work you’re doing to help them
meet the challenges they’re facing. Thank you for teaching me a little more about this new
emerging field, and thank you for helping me feel more confident in pursuing this. If I had
someone like you in my corner when I was 16, I’m sure I would have felt less scared about my
future and grateful to have a Coach like you.
That wraps up what I wanted to ask you today, so I think we’re set to finish up here! Thank you
again, and good luck with the clients you’re working with right now. I hope your work continues
to strengthen struggling teenagers all over Utah.
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“Becoming a Teen Coach: Comprehensive Guide to Empower Youth.”
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, 1 Jan. 2024,
coachfoundation.com/blog/how-to-become-teen-coach/. Accessed 28 Jan.
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Aboujaoude, Elias. “Where Life Coaching Ends and Therapy Begins: Toward a
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