A Coaching Power Tool By Ruth Kwakwa
Young Adults Coach, GHANA
This “That’s How It Is” vs. Choice power tool, also known as Culture vs. Choice, is used in coaching with the intention of encouraging the client to move away from a disempowering “That’s how it is” perspective. The goal is to empower clients to exercise their power of choice so they can take control of their lives, have more choices, and grow and find fulfillment. What would coaching look like if it provided clients with the awareness and space to transition from believing that they are constrained by their culture to having a completely open mind? A decision that fosters empowerment, grants agency to clients, instills a sense of responsibility and accountability, and leads to growth.