Why Navigational Coaching?

Coaching is about supporting others to be more effective in getting from place to place. The word place, of course, represents many things beyond physical location; place can refer to level of productivity, earnings, quality of relationships, leadership effectiveness, job status, sense of fulfillment, and more. No matter how pleased we may be with our current place, there is something in most of us that calls for something more, or at least something new. Whether it is through ambition, restlessness, curiosity, dissatisfaction, the desire to contribute, or the creative impulse, we are drawn to improvement and change. At some point a new place beckons. How do we get there?

Finding our way to a new place can be difficult. We may, like Columbus, be convinced there is another shore out there, but may not know exactly what it looks like or how to get there. We need help with navigation. This is where coaching comes in. Coaching is a method to help others navigate – not by steering or charting a course for them, but by supporting them to navigate for themselves. Some people have trouble defining where they want to go. Others have trouble accurately seeing where they are now. Some see both elements clearly, but don’t know how to get from one to the other. Some are charging ahead in the right direction and need encouragement. Others are off course and need a guiding hand. All of these are classic navigational challenges and all have a place in coaching.

At its heart, navigational coaching is about assisting others to find their own way. Learning to be a great navigational coach involves thinking differently, learning new skills, listening to intuition, exercising restraint, developing wisdom, and being willing to practice. This program is intended to help you navigate through those places.

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