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My coaching philosophy

Holistic coaching built on trust

My philosophy is to create an open and honest space, to build confidence with my clients and allow them to find their own answers and solutions.

I build rapport quickly, through interest and attentive listening and from there we can progress to identify the coaching objectives and specific goals to be achieved.

My objective is not to provide the answers, but to unlock a client's solutions to achieving their goals.

I aim to develop a holistic understanding of my clients that will then enable coaching to help them overcome barriers to their success. As a client you can expect unbiased attention and incisive questioning. We will use a range of coaching methods to allow you to develop goals, highlight possible challenges and find solutions.

Coaching methods

My primary coaching method is Co-active (Laura Whitworth, Henry Kimsey-House, Phil Sandahl)

With Co-active coaching I use a holistic approach in working with the client. I will give focus and attentive listening, bringing a curious approach into each session. I will use skills and intuition to help the client learn more about themselves and from this create a forward action plan, for which I hold the client fully accountable. This ensures that progress is made over time, in line with the level of understanding.

Reference:  Whitworth, Laura; Kimsey-House, Henry; Sandahl, Phil (1998) Co-Active Coaching (Davies-Black Publishing).

My supporting approach is to create a “Thinking Environment” (Nancy Kline)

Using this approach, I give full attention and listening without interruption and an interest on where the client will go next in their thinking. I will work to create an easy, relaxed environment with no internal urgency. The client can expect appreciation of what is working well and encouragement to go into more challenging areas.

Kline, Nancy (2002) “Time to Think” - Thinking Environment - Time to Think

"Kevin is easy to talk to and listens. He offers pointers and guidance to help you. I initially came into the coaching as I was struggling on how I could achieve my goal as being seen as a leader, and through discussion with Kevin, it has made it easier to accept that to do that I have to start to put myself first and make sure I’m important to me" - BB, UK

“Kevin is easy to talk to and listens. He offers pointers and guidance to help you. I initially came into the coaching as I was struggling on how I could achieve my goal as being seen as a leader, and through discussion with Kevin, it has made it easier to accept that to do that I have to start to put myself first and make sure I’m important to me" - BB UK”

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