My Coaching Philosophy and the Art of Coaching
I am dedicated to coaching because I strive to recognize potential where others may not see it. With authenticity and trust as two of my core values, I deliberately chose an International Coach Federation (ICF)-accredited training program. This ensures a commitment to the ICF's global code of ethics and includes a structured path that requires a significant number of practical coaching hours for certification. Most importantly, the ICF approach is entirely client-centered—it supports the client's personal growth without imposing advice or solutions.
Here is a quotation which best suit my coaching philosophy: " The role of a coach is to see potential where no one else does, and to believe in others' abilities even when they don't believe in themselves."
— Sara BlakelyTo better guide you through the world of coaching, let me elaborate on what coaching is and what not:
Coaching
- The coaching
addresses the whole person -past, present and future- especially focused on the future and goal-orientated
- Coaching consists of 5-8 sessions over a couple
of months
- A coach facilitates the development process as an equal partner
- The client is resourceful, he/she owns the agenda
- Coach is no it an expert of your topic, as you know yourself the best!
- Coach is expected to speak 10 percent to 33 percent of a session, otherwise LISTENS & ASKS
Not coaching
- NOT THERAPY: therapy guides into the past
- Therapy can be a process
spanning several years
- During the process, a psychologist assists the client, sometimes in a hierarchical relationship
- NOT MENTORING: A mentor, who is often senior and may hold a higher hierarchical position, uses their extensive experience to guide the mentee through the process
- NOT CONSULTING: it is a short-term engagement around a particular crisis from an expert in the topic
- NOT TRAINING: a trainer has a set curriculum in a learning process, and an expert in the subject, doing a lot more of talking