I trained in coaching psychology 20 years ago and had the exact same experience. In fact, despite all my training and often still working as a coach, I rarely felt a kinship with the field. Too model-based for me. When I let go of the models and worked from a place of curiosity, exploration and systems-thinking I started enjoying it a lot more, both in terms of the client work (still a small fraction of what I do) but also in terms of my own life and growth. Self compassion has played a huge part too ☺️
Hi, Ellen. Thanks for this. I really admire hearing from coaches, like yourself, who were able to evolve their practice in a way that became a better fit.
You're so right about working from a place of curiosity and exploration. I trained around the same time as you, ended up letting it go after a few years out of frustration.
Now, with better understanding of myself, it's reignited interest to explore challenges/solutions others have experienced.
I trained in coaching psychology 20 years ago and had the exact same experience. In fact, despite all my training and often still working as a coach, I rarely felt a kinship with the field. Too model-based for me. When I let go of the models and worked from a place of curiosity, exploration and systems-thinking I started enjoying it a lot more, both in terms of the client work (still a small fraction of what I do) but also in terms of my own life and growth. Self compassion has played a huge part too ☺️
Hi, Ellen. Thanks for this. I really admire hearing from coaches, like yourself, who were able to evolve their practice in a way that became a better fit.
You're so right about working from a place of curiosity and exploration. I trained around the same time as you, ended up letting it go after a few years out of frustration.
Now, with better understanding of myself, it's reignited interest to explore challenges/solutions others have experienced.
Look forward to following your work. 😊👋🏼