In this episode, hosts Ash and Cam discuss the concept of journey thinking in ADHD coaching, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome. They explore detaching from outcomes, developing curiosity, and navigating the coaching process effectively. The hosts also highlight the value of the show's Discord community in promoting journey thinking among listeners.
Journey thinking allows clients to navigate their ADHD dilemmas and work towards success in coaching by viewing it as a roadmap or rubric.
Detaching from outcome in coaching encourages clients to explore their values and passions, fostering personal growth and discovery.
Deep dives
Importance of Journey Thinking in Coaching
Journey thinking is a crucial concept in the coaching process, both for clients and for coaches themselves. It involves recognizing that coaching is a partnership and understanding that clients often seek coaching when they feel stuck and need to make a change. The idea of journey thinking helps clients navigate their ADHD dilemmas and work towards success in their coaching engagement. It allows them to see the coaching process as a roadmap or rubric to guide their progress. Additionally, journey thinking emphasizes the importance of curiosity and being open to exploring the next steps on the journey, as well as understanding one's own values and needs.
The Power of Detaching from Outcome
Detaching from outcome is a necessary skill for both clients and coaches in the coaching process. While setting goals is important, journey thinking encourages detaching from specific outcomes and instead focuses on the 'who' rather than the 'what.' Clients are encouraged to explore their own values, passions, and what matters most to them, rather than fixating on external achievements or specific results. By detaching from outcome, clients can approach their dilemmas with curiosity, allowing them to discover new insights and possibilities for personal growth. Coaches, too, must practice detaching from outcome in order to effectively support their clients and guide them through the coaching process.
Unraveling the Sweater: The Coaching Process
The coaching process can be likened to unraveling a sweater, where each coaching session is like pulling on a thread to see what is revealed. Each thread might lead to something significant or seemingly insignificant, but the key is to stay curious and keep pulling on new threads. Not every thread will lead to major breakthroughs, but each one offers insights and new perspectives. It's about exploring different aspects of one's life, examining beliefs, habits, and patterns, and allowing clients to discover what truly resonates with them. Through the process of unraveling the metaphorical sweater, clients can gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their behaviors, and their motivations.
In this episode of Translating ADHD Season 2, Episode 2, hosts Ash and Cam discuss the concept of "journey thinking." They emphasize the importance of journey thinking in the coaching process for both clients and coaches. Journey thinking involves focusing on the process rather than fixating on a specific destination or outcome. They use metaphors like standing on stepping stones in a foggy pond and unraveling a sweater to illustrate this mindset.
The hosts also mention the challenges of detaching from outcomes and share insights on how both clients and coaches can develop curiosity and navigate the coaching process effectively. They highlight the value of the show's Discord community in promoting journey thinking among listeners.