S1 Episode 46: Exploring the Essence of Coaching with Nick Bolton

'Coaching is the first fully egalitarian approach to human change we have ever seen' says Nick Bolton. Nick founded Animas Coaching and the International Centre for Coaching Supervision.

Plenty of nuggets in today's conversation with Claire - putting in, meaning making and humility. Nick quotes Yallom who says that 'every contact leaves a trace'. What trace has this left in you?

 

Takeaways

• Coaching is about helping people face their current truth and take personal agency in moving forward.
• The term 'life coaching' can be limiting and misleading, as coaching is a much broader and deeper practice.
• Coaching is an epistemological position that challenges the idea of expertise and emphasizes the exploration of meaning.
• Humility and trust are essential qualities for coaches, as they allow for a collaborative and egalitarian approach to coaching.
• Supervision is crucial for coaches, especially when working with deep and personal issues, and it should be a norm in the coaching profession.
• Belonging is a complex concept, and coaches often navigate the tension between belonging and not belonging.
• Every contact leaves a trace, and meaningful conversations can have a lasting impact on individuals.

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Keywords

coaching, truth, personal agency, life coaching, epistemological position, humility, trust, supervision, belonging, meaning