𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐒𝐄𝐓 – 𝑰𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑶𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔

As a coach, I see the word ”𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚” as key—it suggests that it’s not enough to know & understand this mindset, I need to live it fully. Truly impactful coaching requires embodying the mindset and showing up fully in every interaction. When coaches live the principles we teach, transformation for our clients flows naturally.

To help clients discover new possibilities, I start by embracing their unique perspectives. As a coach, I don’t need to know all the answers; instead, I create a space where 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒔, 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒔, and even the ”𝒖𝒏𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏” are welcomed. With an open heart and a spirit of curiosity, my questions shift from judgment to exploration, inviting creativity and allowing clients to think beyond their limitations.

I believe great coaching begins when 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 of everything. Let them set the pace, choose the goals, and make the decisions that resonate with them. This client-led approach is built on trust—trust that our clients are 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍, 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆, and capable of creating their solutions. It not only empowers them but also frees us from the need to be their “𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒓.”

Coaching isn’t just about helping others grow—it’s about growing ourselves too. Ongoing 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 as coaches goes beyond learning new skills; it’s about doing the 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 to expand our personal capacity. By practicing mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-reflection, coaches become more present and powerful in our sessions. Continuous 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s what makes us a better coach for our clients.

Finally, let’s carry a spirit of 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚. If we truly believe that ‘everyone benefits from coaching’, we should also seek regular coaching. This reminds us that growth is a lifelong journey. It’s not just about guiding others—it’s about walking that path of learning and development together.

Written by Helda Tan (Surjadi),ICF-PCC
Wellbeing Coach & EQ Facilitator
Catalyst Coach Partner – Indonesia 🇮🇩