86 The Coaching Toolkit for Child Welfare Practice
different situations
(transformation). What does this help you explain?
How does this relate to other experiences or things
you already knew?
Apply new learning
to real-world
situations (thus
continuing your
transformation,
leading to change
and inspiring the
future). How can you use that information?
What does this new information say about your
own actions and professional practice?
What are the consequences of doing or not doing
(X)?
How can you adapt this information to make it
applicable to you or applicable in this situation?
What would it take to create change on this issue?
What could happen that would enable you to feel
fully engaged and energized about your specific
situation?
What’s possible here, and who cares? (As opposed
to “What’s wrong here, and who’s responsible?”)
What would need to change in order for the ideal
to become reality? What would be in the best
interests of the children? Of the system? Of your
peers?
What needs your immediate attention going
forward?
If success was completely guaranteed, what bold
steps might you choose?
What challenges might come your way, and how
might you meet them?