How does coaching work?
‘Imagine a relationship where the total focus is on you, on what you want in your life, and on what will help you achieve it...someone listening, not only to your words, but also to what’s behind them…someone who is totally curious about your dreams and aspirations…a person who is sometimes even more committed to what you want in your life than you are…someone who will absolutely tell you the truth…someone who will listen to you without judgment and allows you to show emotion… a relationship where you finally break free of those self-limiting conversations you’ve been having over the years…’
‘The coaching relationship is like that…’ (Whitworth et al, Co-Active Coaching)
‘For me the experience of being listened to, challenged, supported, coupled with non-judgement and action planning was unique. Most importantly trust was built up and I gave myself permission to just be who I am. I looked at what my true values are and which of those I was honouring in my life and thus highlighted areas that required action.’
