In these assignments, students will be presented a specific case scenario applicable to the course material.  Students will respond to each case using the material covered in class up to that date. Papers should include 3–4 pages of content with a title page and should follow current APA formatting (no abstract necessary for case studies).

Your case study should have the following 4 sections:

1. Introduction to the Situation: Briefly describe the situation and identify the primary issues contributing to the coaching scenario. What are the essential elements needing attention? Using a coaching perspective, identify the problem as clearly and concisely as possible.
2. Background Information: Briefly describe any pertinent background information that may be helpful in finding and/or creating a solution to the client’s problem.
3. Recommendations & Action Plan: The next several paragraphs should be dedicated to addressing the problem. Describe in detail your recommended action plan for each of the presenting issues? What motivating factors should drive the change process for your client? What challenges should the client anticipate moving forward, and what realistic expectations should be developed? What is your plan for coaching your client through the process of change.
4. Conclusion: Your final paragraph should summarize the primary issue, the essential contextual elements, and your plan for moving forward with the client.

These four sections should be 3–4 pages long. Remember, your title page does not count towards your overall page total. Be sure to follow current APA formatting.

Janet is a young single professional who has come to you for help. She earns a salary of $45,000 per year working as an office manager at a local paper supply company. She believes she has much more potential than her current job offers and wants more out of life. She’s dreamed of starting her own business selling greeting cards and stationary, but she’s afraid of the financial risk it would require. She likes the financial security of her current job, but her ambition for greater things has her constantly thinking of striking out on her own.

How would you apply the principles covered in the course to help Janet?