Are you seriously making me role-play?

Why practice is essential in coaching conversations

“Jo, are you seriously making me role-play?” Ms. Anderson said to me during a coaching conversation. 

“Yes,” I said with a shockingly creepy smile. “It’s good for you.”

Ms. Anderson reluctantly stood up and walked to the front of the room. “I will give my directions for the independent practice and then move to the corner to monitor them starting.” 

“Yep, …