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A Coaching Model: Bewilderment, Exploration, and Clarity

2023/02/27

A Coaching Model By Lori Penha
Life Coach, UNITED STATES

I have learned how crucial it is for me to keep things simple as I continue my coaching education. I use a very clear and straightforward coaching model called Bewilderment, Exploration, and Clarity. Someone needs to investigate the problems and gain clarity if they are in any way perplexed, clouded, or bewildered. I’ll coach my clients in a very straightforward manner like this. I started out this essay by stating that simplicity was essential to me. The images I chose are representations of how I want to guide the client through the coaching sessions: first, a safe and serene space to express the current Bewilderment, followed by a forgiving environment for Explorations, and finally, space to access potential solutions for Clarity.

Failure vs. Opportunity

2023/02/21

A Coaching Power Tool By Lori Penha
Life Coach, UNITED STATES

In order to assist clients in moving from a failure event to an understanding of the potential opportunities that exist for them, I have gathered ideas and resources to create the Failure vs. Opportunity Power Tool. This powerful tool illustrates a “growth mindset” and “optimistic” way of thinking using research by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. and Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D., I have access to the information immediately. A source I can consult whenever I need. We all go through difficulties in life; it’s just the way it is. What matters is how we respond to failures of any kind, no matter how minor or severe they may be. There is always a chance to look for something. First comes thinking! Then, for a better result, we can take the next best action.

Appreciative Inquiry

2023/02/14

A Research Paper By Lori Penha
Life Coach, UNITED STATES

During my studies at the International Coaching Academy, I first learned the term “appreciative inquiry.” I chose to do more research on Appreciative Inquiry (AI) because the founder of the movement, David Cooperrider, and fellow practitioners were more focused on what gives an organization its positive energy, and I at first thought when trainers and fellow coaches said “AI,” they were referring to “artificial intelligence.” This optimistic approach to long-term change resonated with me, and I intend to incorporate it into my coaching style.

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