Our brains fool us into thinking that we are objectively thinking, when we're not even close.

The world and our interpretations of it are so tightly fused that we rarely realise how deeply our perceptions of reality are tainted by our self-views, perceptions and experiences.

In the face of uncertainty or new situations, the majority brains are hard-wired to predict failure.  Change then feels uncomfortable. To conjure a sense of security, brains revert to maintaining status quo views, values and self-perceptions.  Stealth diversion from taking the risks needed to grow.

This is why it is difficult to coach yourself, and nearly impossible if you have any emotions connected to the situation - by definition every situation that matters.

Being a great rationaliser, or having high intelligence, usually equates to a higher need to have external support in thinking about thinking - due to the proportion of energy invested in reasoning.

Coaching gives the ability to see things differently, by enabling the objective extraction of perceptions.

I do this by asking curious questions, and concisely reflecting your words, expressed emotions, contradictions and what seems to be the source of hesitations.  This means we can detach, observe and analyse situations from a birds-eye perspective.  The previous frame being broken brings new insights, expanded perspective and new options.

I came to coaching through an incessant desire to understand what enables people to learn and grow.  My approach combines CEO experience, a background in leadership and organisational psychology, education and design-thinking that enables you to identify and achieve your goals, to continuously grow in all spheres of life and to increase your impact where it matters most…and to hopefully inspire others to do the same.

Tri-Element Framework

My Coaching Approach typically follows a 3-elements. Each element is bespoke to each client and integrates practices from Positive Psychology, Systems Thinking and Emotional Intelligence.

Focus → Insight → Application