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1. Lynette E Phillips OBE Coaching people from BME Backgrounds
2. Our Story Why I provide coaching support to others
Issues regarding BME staff experience in NHS
Give examples of what BME staff do to develop their careers
Suggest ways coaching can support BME staff
3. The reality
4. The impact on the behaviour of BME people Passive resistance
Suspicion
Lack of trust
Frustration and anger
Fearful of the future
Don’t socialise outside of work time
Feel excluded
5. The evidence
6. Do you support the evidence?
7. What BME people wish from their coach
8. What you can do Don’t be led by what you heard about the individual
Use intelligence to form the basis of your coaching plan
Understand their behaviour
Respect their experiences –see yourself in that person
Openly discuss any racial sensitivity -be honest
If you are unsure you are the best role model help the individual to identify another appropriate coach
Good Luck