The interview was a wonderful experience and I am glad that I got the chance to do it. One big take away I got from it was that there is a large aspect of the business that you cannot control. Factors such as family issues, sociological issues, low income, etc. Some clients may not have enough money to continue your services, others do not have transportation, or time. I’ve never considered these factors because I do not have any clients. Another thing I learned was being up …show more content…
Just because you have certain thoughts and ideas about mental health or coaching doesn’t mean the originzation you work for agrees. Colter stressed that you should communicate and learn how the origination function. Once you know how they function make a decision whether you agree or disagree with it, but be open and honest. One of the biggest reasons I want to interview Colter is because he is one of the most relatable people I know in the industry. Since we are both male and somewhat younger I wanted to know how he deals with certain obstacles. He told me to be upfront and honest about all aspects of counseling. For example, if I am dealing with a client that is older than me, address it at the beginning. He told me to be the one to bring it up and embrace it. He also told me that there are