What is Coaching?
The Definition
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a creative and thought-provoking process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
My Thoughts
Coaching is not consulting, it is not about telling or advising you on what to do.
The core philosophy is that you are the expert of your own life and work.
What works for me or someone else may not work for you.
We don't just walk into a shoe shop and buy just ANY shoe, we want to find a pair that is the right fit for you, in the style and color you like.
So, in a coaching conversation, we are looking for a customised solution/understanding that is uniquely meant for you.
There is a Chinese saying"解铃还需系铃人". This can be understood as "You need the person who tied the bell to untie the bell." The solution must come from the source of the problem.
When we are emotionally invested in a challenge/problem, it is hard to see things clearly.
My role as a Coach is to help you uncover the murkiness for yourself so that you can see clearly what is it you want and to achieve your desired outcomes.
Coaching is a specialised conversation technique designed to bring out the best in YOU.
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Our brains tend to focus on survival rather than growth, often making it difficult to see new possibilities on our own. That's where coaching comes in, acting as an external guide that helps disrupt our usual thought patterns. Coaching empowers you to explore fresh opportunities and shifts your perspective, allowing you to view situations from new angles. This can lead to immediate positive changes in your life.
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The one-on-one relationship with a coach is designed to support your journey towards personal excellence and fulfillment.
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While talking to a friend can be helpful, coaching provides focused listening that is free from distractions. It offers a non-judgmental, trusting, and honest space for you with a highly objective perspective.
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Coaching is a professional skill and there are proper techniques to help us think through our problems and point out our blindspots which we cannot see on our own.
I'll help you shift your perspective, uncover what's holding you back,
and step into the outcomes
you truly desire — one honest conversation at a time.
"Great minds choose coaching as a value-add. It sharpens thinking, challenges narratives, and supports self-actualization at the highest level."— Irene Teo
Don't wait for the knot to grow — coaching helps you untangle it early.
What can I help you with today?
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Enneagram coaching
Learn how to recognise your emotional triggers, leverage on your strengths and address your weaknesses using the Enneagram framework as a guiding tool
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Life coaching
Let me be your thinking-partner on this customised, self-discovery process to raise self-awareness and help you reach your highest potential/find breakthrough in an area you want
(This is non-Enneagram related)
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Accountability support
If you would benefit from regular check-ins and encouragement to reach a goal within a specific time frame
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Listening ear service
Not ready to take action but just want to rant, process feelings and feel heard in a safe and non-judgemental space
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Support for singles navigating the dating landscape
You're not alone on this quest, let me help you achieve clarity on your relationship goals and discover what matters most to you
Is there a dilemma or challenge you are thinking through with limited success?
Would you like to see your problem in a different light?
Contact me today for a non-obligatory chat to see how we may find a breakthrough together!