What are the best ways to coach and mentor clients in virtual and augmented reality?

Know the Tech: Make sure you understand how VR/AR works. It'll help you guide people better. Set Clear Goals: Work with people to set clear, doable goals for their VR/AR projects. Help with Tech Stuff: Since VR/AR can be tricky, be ready to help with technical issues. Encourage Trying New Things: Since VR/AR is still new, tell people to experiment. They might find cool new ways to use it! Give Feedback: Like any coaching, give helpful feedback. Praise the good stuff and gently suggest improvements. Stay Updated: VR/AR is always changing. Keep up with the latest news so you can give the best advice. Build a Community: Tell people to connect with other VR/AR fans. It keeps them excited and gives them a support group.

Chosing the right platform helps with the coaching process. if you have a platform that allows you to do everything in one place, it helps with the ease of the session. For example, I have a coaching app that provides downloads and supplements for each participant who registers. I also included a chat forum so that communicating in real time is much easier than leaving the platform and emailing.

Choosing the right platform and tools is essential as Coaching has evolved into the new era. I like to learn what the client likes but keep an old-school/new-school variety in the mix. Typically, I require our first free working session to be a phone call so we can pause, avoid eye contact, and lose the "visual" pressure with something like Zoom. Then, once we are bonded, Zoom is excellent as it animates the relationship and provides a deeper personal connection. Again, if a high-risk client is suffering at night, I'll use the call to stay calm, slow, and focused from my seat as I open the door for the client to express their panic and upset.

I believe that preparing those that we serve for the virtual experience is crucial for the success of the relationship. Having someone help you navigate systems and platforms relieves the stress and the aprehension of virtual. It also allows the relationship between the coach and client to evolve on a level of trust and collaboration. Being there for your client speaks volumes.

This subject only sometimes makes me so popular with my Sleep clients. I do tell them that in 48 hours, they will get a difference-making win, but to prepare them, I have to educate and onboard them with documented and verbal explanations that there are mid-length and longer-term realities to do with change which the client will have to push through and sustain daily efforts to realize the potent high of those earlier wins. We all want the solution in 3 days, but no research suggests this is possible. I tell clients this is normal and show them the "change length" research to reinforce the points and prepare them for the coaching journey.

I agree that it is important to be flexible. However, as the coach/facilitator, having the ability to shift with ease when adjustments need to be made provides consistency and a level of competency that you can manage disruptions skillfully. Increasing the level of trust between the coach and client.

Due to the powerful impact of a written expression session for my clients who make changes, we keep the process simple and allow them to use their "journal" from the week to share parts or all of the content needed for the debrief. So, it's a tactic for them to sleep better and a debrief to identify the wins and areas that can improve.

Keep abreast of advancements in VR/AR technology and emerging trends in immersive learning and development. Experiment with innovative approaches and techniques to enhance the effectiveness and engagement of your coaching and mentoring interventions in virtual and augmented reality environments. Also, stay mindful of potential challenges such as technical issues, accessibility concerns, and the need for appropriate safety protocols when using VR/AR technology with clients.