In-Person Practice

Insights on In-Person Practice from Experts

The Value of In-Person Coaching

Katie Sonier emphasizes the significance of in-person coaching in maintaining and enhancing coaching skills. She highlights that coaching is a practice-based skill, and during the pandemic, she realized how rusty she felt after a break from in-person training. Working face-to-face with clients provides invaluable learning experiences and helps in staying connected to their real-life challenges and successes. Katie loves the gym environment and believes it is essential for her happiness and professional growth 1.

Observations from Various Fields

1. Healthcare:

   • Julia Blanchette points out the necessity of limiting in-person contacts during the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring that healthcare services remain accessible, primarily through virtual consultations 2.
   • Randall K. Stutman, Ph. D. shares his challenges transitioning to virtual coaching during the pandemic. Initially, people were too distracted by the crisis for substantial conversations, but over time they adjusted to the new normal, highlighting the unique difficulties of remote interactions compared to in-person meetings 3.
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       The Value of In-Person Coaching

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       Navigating COVID-19

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       Navigating Virtual Coaching

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       Telepsychiatry Insights

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       In-Person Benefits

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       Active Learning Strategies

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2. Telepsychiatry and Telehealth:

   • David Puder discusses the permanent shift to incorporating video consultations in psychiatric practice, stressing the need for clinicians to adapt to this model effectively. He notes that although digital interactions were initially undervalued, they have proven to be effective and necessary 4.
   • The pandemic has pushed forward the adoption of telepsychiatry, challenging professionals to rethink and improve digital consultations while planning for a future where a hybrid model might balance remote and occasional in-person meetings 4.

3. Corporate and Tech:

   • Jon Krohn finds that while remote work is efficient, in-person work remains more enjoyable and beneficial for team dynamics. Social activities, spontaneous conversations, and face-to-face conferences significantly enhance work relationships and job satisfaction 5.

Practical Recommendations:

• Skill Practice:

  • Continuous in-person practice is essential for developing and refining hands-on skills 1. Interactive and practical engagements—like real client interactions or dynamic training sessions—are crucial for skill mastery, as emphasized by William Miller in discussing effective learning methods for new skills 6.

• Combining Modalities:

  • Balancing remote and in-person interactions can offer flexibility and efficiency while maintaining the personal touch and depth of in-person connections. This hybrid approach can cater to both professional development and client needs more comprehensively 5 4.

Each expert underscores the irreplaceable value of in-person interactions in their respective fields, advocating for a blend of remote efficiency and the rich, interpersonal connections of face-to-face engagements.