Person‑centred coaching is a phrase often used in coaching and therapy, and it is one of the ways I describe how I work as a Coaching Psychologist. It means that the person, and their unique experience of themselves in their situation and in the wider world, is at the heart of the coaching. A person‑centred […]
Most people don’t come to coaching wanting to improve their self-reflection skills, and most people probably wouldn’t put it that way even after it’s happened. People work with a coach for a variety of reasons, like wanting to feel more confident before a job interview, or because they are stuck in a career that does
People often come to coaching because they want to understand themselves better. They might want to feel clearer about a situation, make sense of a pattern they keep noticing, or explore what could be different in their life, work or relationships. Whatever brings someone to coaching, greater self-awareness almost always becomes part of the process.
People often come to coaching because they want to feel more capable in a particular situation. They might want to handle a difficult conversation, make a decision, or take a step they have been avoiding. People often say they want more confidence, but the underlying psychological concept is called self-efficacy. What self-efficacy means Self-efficacy is
Looking back I started my coaching career in 2009 while still working full time in education, but I’ve been self‑employed for much of my working life. Over that time, the coaching profession has evolved significantly, with greater attention on ethics, supervision, accreditation and the outcomes people experience. What was once seen as a development practice
