Chapter 6: Coaching Models 149Clarifying coach-learner-supervisor relationship
The coach must clarify his or her role in relationship to the learner’s
supervisor. This triangular relationship is important to consider
during the contracting phase since it will profoundly impact success
(see Figure 6.1. Ideally, the supervisor will support the coaching
process by allowing time to attend coaching session(s) and time to
prepare for and reflect upon sessions. Coaches and learners are
responsible for communicating goals and benchmarks in learning or
success. For a video example please refer to the Coaching DVD,
“The Intro Meeting,” and “The Coaching Process Debrief.”
Furthermore, when creating the coaching agreement an
additional sustainability plan must also be written. The
sustainability plan outlines how supervisors will support the
Figure 6.1. The learning triangle