How does somebody get into coaching? What kind of background do you have to come from to coach others? And how did Ken fall into it? In this deep dive into the industry, Ken explores his background and why he got into coaching before exploring the depths of Trauma-informed coaching, how his career in disaster response and crisis management helped shape his outlook, and the real reason why coaching isn't a replacement for therapy - but how it can be therapeutic for both parties involved.
Ken Jenkins is a professional emergency manager with extensive experience in planning, logistics, training, deployment, response, and after-action analysis in aviation disasters. He has been involved in the aftermath of 9/11 events, along with many other catastrophic events. He has provided strong leadership for over 30 years in the transportation disaster sector. His work has enabled him to use his collaborative skills under conditions of high stress, and, in becoming a coach, he knows how these skills relate to the coaching profession. He is a coach, trainer, and author, as well as the owner and president of his own emergency response company. His book is Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters.
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