u/chasingthesunwk

If you deployed virtually this past year, what were you doing? Curious to learn more because I’m considering the option.

For production crew / staff or ATL creatives (writers, directors, producers): What’s the difference between your manager and your agent? If you have both and use them differently.

Good day! I’m looking to learn more about volunteering in this community.

A friend of mine who works in the EM field suggested my background (ICF Master Certified Executive Coach) could help bridge a massive gap in command posts and incident management teams.

He said that prep and response doesn’t fail because of missing supplies or equipment. But because leaders get overwhelmed, decisions pile up, and communication breaks down.

During the critical period right after a disaster or activation, he mentioned that my strategic skills would be especially useful if I were embedded.

He could see me right beside the Incident Commander or Section Chief who’s making decisions. Asking sharp, targeted questions that cut through the clutter and prevent more exhaustion. Helping them focus on what actually matters, making better decisions and bringing everyone together faster.

It’s common for executive coaches to shadow leaders in other industries and provide coaching in the moment or when requested. He said he knows that a leadership performance advisor may not exist as a standard role, much less in a volunteer capacity. But that if I work on completing FEMA courses and other training, a leader who wants me to be present in the command tent and observe during operational periods / an active disaster would be allowed to have me there as a specialist with critical skills needed for the incident.

Thought I’d start with inquiring for your perspectives and experiences here. Does this kind of volunteer need exist in your area or could my qualifications be helpful to your efforts?

With gratitude for your service and appreciative of the guidance!