Coach (VME-S)

Coaches love working together with others on a worthy shared goal – they highly value cooperation and fellowship. This type offers their visions and plans to their companions, but then works to ensure that they all work together as a true team. Coaches take care to recognize the unique qualities of each individual. Then, they help them realize and utilize those strengths and skills to work well with others on their shared visions.

Considerate of others, Coaches view themselves as members of a wider team – and they believe any team has to work well together to get anywhere. They tend to be idealistic and have a strong system of values including kindness, thoughtfulness, and respect toward others. They’re generally friendly and well-liked, genuinely interested in other people, and want to contribute to the world by taking part in making it a better place.

This type’s sense of morality is deeply authentic, not just administrative enforcement. They know the difference between the rules and what’s right, and a persistent sense of hopeful idealism often has these personality types employing their energy for a good cause. They gladly enter a movement or group in which they believe.

However, Coaches prefer to avoid the spotlight as they dislike being pretentious or making themselves stand out as more important than the rest of their team. They prefer to be just one of the crew, working hard on reaching goals and supporting their companions to realize their full potential. But their drive doesn’t just extend to supporting others. It also reflects inward.

Coaches strive to grow and put their own advice to good use – anything else would be hypocritical, a violation of their ideals. Though this type tends to weave firm views and values into whole philosophies, they don’t insist everyone hold the same beliefs. They understand and respect that other people have different ideas and views, and don’t seek to engage in debate just to change someone’s mind – especially when they’re not asked to do so.

Generally, Coaches aren’t prone to challenging or publicly confronting others. They prefer to talk in a setting where the person won’t be prone to feel uncomfortable in general – or like they’re in someone’s sights. This type tries to take the feelings of others into account and not offend or hurt them. Rather than conflict with others, Coaches like to cooperate and join forces.

This type prefers an atmosphere of mutual understanding and fellowship to competition, and works hard to create that kind of spirit. Of course, trying to provide direction to ensure a group functions effectively as well as being tactful, considerate, and caring can sometimes leave Coaches exhausted. But a simple acknowledgment of some kind that their efforts are valued and aren’t for nothing is enough for Coaches to rebuild their strength and energy. This isn’t a type that gives up easily.