Jen and I met for her final session. We hugged and greet each other as we normally do. We open
in prayer and scripture reading, allowing the Holy Spirit to create an atmosphere before we
begins our session. Jen’s children are doing well in school and she likes to share their success.
Jen is doing well in her coaching session and has reached her stated goal by transitioning from a
stay at home mom to finding her new job. Jen was very successful in finding a job as a unit clerk
in nearby hospital. The hours will be 9-5pm, and it gives Jen enough time to get home and
prepare dinner for her family. She does not have to work on weekends and that gives her time for
church and also to help out on fundraiser night at her children school. Jen had some concern
about keeping up with work and her regular duty at home. She believes she might be too tired to
do as much as she used to do. I asked her what is getting in the way of these changes” (Collins,
2009, 136). I wanted to clarify what was getting in the way of Jen’s new transition. This was the
perfect opportunity for me to introduce energy drainer’s exercise. We discussed things she can
overlook, and things that need some action. We talk about making time for rest, relaxation, and
exercise. We also talk about frequently take some time to reflect, journal, and realign where she
wants to be in the future. We talked about being intentional, and “make time for God through
prayer, fasting, Bible study, and worship, both private and corporate” (Collins, 2009, 347).The
energy drainer exercise was a success in our coaching. Jen understand that her journey towards a
balanced life is possible, but it takes time. She will take some action by checking with her doctor
to get a complete physical to see why she is easily tired. She will also cut down on some of the
entertainment she is having with her friends and make time to rest now that she will be working.
I found the energy drainer exercise useful because it helps me to learn to set and maintain
boundaries, and take action” (Collins, 2009, 375). One of my biggest energy drainer is not
working enough money to pay my bills. After assessing my finance I decided to go back to
school to get my degree so I can get a better paying job. Another action point I will be taking is
to get enough rest at least six hours of sleep per day. Right now the most sleep I get at night is
three hours. Doing the case study was a wonderful experience for me. It helps me understand that
beyond these challenges is a bright and productive future for both my client and myself. I would
definitely use the energy drainer exercise for future client. After incorporating the energy
drainers’ exercise with my hypothetical client I learn “behind these clouds there is a blue sky and
a bright future for better coaches’ (Collins, 2009, 339).The IFC core competence that was
integrated in my session and into my life is coaching presence, awareness, and accountability. I
want to be there for my client by help getting her from where she is to where she wants to be,
and also to develop a relationship that will hold my client accountable to follow through and
achieve their desired goals by discovering their gifts, talents, dreams, and purpose. The skill
concept that is being practice and developed through integrating this exercise is action planning
and goal setting by allowing the client to do what they want to do, and help them achieve future
results.
Collins, G. (2009). Christian coaching: Helping others turn potential into reality (2nd
ed.). Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. ISBN: 9781600063619.
