Coach Profile
Six attributes, forty points, and no way to lead with all of them. Spend them on the coach you're working toward being, and see which archetype the shape points at.
Spend your 40 points
How much you prioritise safety, warmth and psychological comfort
Providing a nurturing and empathetic environment, helping performers feel comfortable and confident while addressing their emotional needs and concerns.How much you push performers beyond their comfort zones
Encouraging performers to step out of their comfort zones, take risks, and explore new ideas, techniques and styles to further their growth.How much you treat performers as partners rather than students
Promoting unity and cooperation among performers, emphasising working together and supporting each other to create a cohesive ensemble.How much you focus on unlocking imagination and creative expression
Fostering an atmosphere of imagination and innovation, motivating performers to experiment with new concepts and approaches to their craft.How much you structure sessions around specific, measurable improvement
Concentrating on the deliberate practice and refinement of specific improv skills, so performers continuously improve and hone their abilities.How precisely and analytically you give feedback on craft
Offering specific, constructive guidance on the technical side of a performer's work: scene structure, character development, pacing.You
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All 7 archetypes
Every one spends the same 40 points. That is the whole idea: the difference between them is where the points went, not how many there were.
Entertainer
Brings a sense of fun and playfulness to the coaching process, helping performers enjoy learning and keeping the atmosphere light and engaging.
- Support
- 8
- Challenge
- 4
- Collaboration
- 8
- Creativity
- 9
- Skills
- 6
- Technical
- 5
Plays like: Robin Williams
Nurturer
Focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where performers grow and explore without fear of judgement or failure.
- Support
- 10
- Challenge
- 3
- Collaboration
- 8
- Creativity
- 8
- Skills
- 6
- Technical
- 5
Plays like: Ted Lasso, Fred Rogers
Inspirer
Focuses on helping performers tap into their creativity, passion and unique strengths, using encouragement and inspiration to fuel their growth.
- Support
- 8
- Challenge
- 4
- Collaboration
- 8
- Creativity
- 10
- Skills
- 5
- Technical
- 5
Plays like: Walt Disney
Observer
Sits back and lets performers explore and learn through experience, offering occasional guidance and feedback as needed.
- Support
- 6
- Challenge
- 5
- Collaboration
- 7
- Creativity
- 7
- Skills
- 8
- Technical
- 7
Plays like: Rick Rubin
Drill Sergeant
Focuses on discipline, structure, and pushing performers to their limits to reach peak performance.
- Support
- 2
- Challenge
- 10
- Collaboration
- 6
- Creativity
- 4
- Skills
- 9
- Technical
- 9
Plays like: Gordon Ramsay, David Goggins
Technician
Highly analytical, focused on the mechanics of improv and on giving precise, targeted feedback to improve specific skills.
- Support
- 4
- Challenge
- 7
- Collaboration
- 6
- Creativity
- 4
- Skills
- 9
- Technical
- 10
Plays like: Pep Guardiola
Collaborator
Emphasises teamwork, active listening and ensemble-building, treating performers as equal partners in the learning process.
- Support
- 7
- Challenge
- 5
- Collaboration
- 10
- Creativity
- 6
- Skills
- 6
- Technical
- 6
Plays like: Phil Jackson