What is partnered reflection?

Technically speaking, “partnered reflection” is the term I prefer to use that means “non-directive coaching”. When the word “coach” is used, people often conjure an image of a “performance coach,” which is an authority figure telling you how to perform.

That’s not what this is.

With partnered reflection, the two of us meet to discuss the issues, challenges and opportunities you are facing in a safe and confidential environment and work together to help you achieve your goals.

We’ll work together to reflect on your own thoughts.

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We’ll work together to reflect on your own thoughts.

The power to change is already within you, if you only know how to unlock it.

And that’s where I can help.

Methodology + Core Tenets

I offer industry-compliant non-directive coaching as governed by the International Coaching Federation Code of Ethics. As such, the sessions are confidential, supportive, non-directive, non-judgmental and future-focused. We’ll partner to navigate through that which is most important in your world and help address what it is about you that will help put you on the right path.

Strictly confidential
Supportive and non-directive
Partnered without judgment
Focused on the future
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Strictly confidential

Each session will begin with an assurance of my adherence to the Code of Ethics from the International Coaching Federation of which I am a member. That which is shared in the session, stays in the session.

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Supportive and non-directive

You are in the driver’s seat at every turn. You decide what challenges we will tackle and I will listen and offer support, observations and key insights, largely though thought provoking, open-ended questions.

The result is that you see your ideas come to life.

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Partnered without judgment

While our conversations will be entirely focused on your world, you will not feel alone. The environment I create is free of judgment and designed for cultivating safety and sharing.

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Focused on the future

Other professional support avenues such as counselling and therapy focus on healing past wounds. However, our conversations will focus on the future and what can be addressed to create the path forward.

Comparing professional services

Coaching/Partnered ReflectionConsulting
Primary GoalBuilds the leader’s internal capacity to solve problems or think through a specific issueProviding technical or strategic solutions
Focus AreaImproving leader’s performance and impact on the organizationImproving the organization’s systems
RelationshipPartner to PartnerExpert-to-Client
Typical OutcomeSustainable behavioural change and clarityA report, a strategy, or a specific fix
Methodology“Think through this” (Inquiry-based)“Do what I say” (Directive/Advisory)
OwnershipThe leader owns their own breakthroughThe consultant provides the solution

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Coaching (Partnered Reflection)

  • Primary Goal: Builds the leader’s internal capacity to solve problems or think through a specific issue
  • Focus Area: Improving leader’s performance and impact on the organization
  • Relationship: Partner-to-Partner
  • Typical Outcome: Sustainable behavioural change and clarity
  • Methodology: “Let’s think through this” (Inquiry-based)
  • Ownership: The leader owns their own breakthrough

Consulting

  • Primary Goal: Providing technical or strategic solutions
  • Focus Area: Improving the organization’s systems
  • Relationship: Expert-to-Client
  • Typical Outcome: A report, a strategy, or a specific fix
  • Methodology: “Do what I suggest” (Directive/Advisory-based)
  • Ownership: The consultant provides the solution
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During this free 30-minute session, you will have the opportunity to meet with a coach, and experience how coaching can help you achieve your goals and make a plan to started on your journey.

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