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Integral Coaching For Development

Distinctions Executive Coaching uses Integral Coaching as its core methodology, using Integral theoretical and philosophical underpinnings across all of our coaching interventions. Integral Coaching is about maintaining long term excellence in performance through self-correction and self-generation, and works on the basis that the individual is already filled with latent potential.

What is Integral Coaching?

Integral Coaching is an ongoing, evolving methodology intended to be the most comprehensive response to life.

Integral coaching practitioners reach into the past, gathering wisdom from East and West, whilst still staying current with the frontiers of new discovery in cognitive science, genetics, and other disciplines.
We call our work integral because we include everything about the client and the client’s world in our coaching. This includes what the client is aware of, along with his/her potential—what could be brought about through focused, skilful methods.

Coaches bring forth a view of the client that includes how the client represents him or herself and also investigates his or her social world, habits, relationship with the body, the quality of self-care, the amount of attention and energy available to take on change, and much more.
The method attends to the individuality of the person as well as the social context in which the person is always embedded. Our individuality includes our thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and intentions as well as everything that is happening to us physiologically.
Our social context includes the language(s) we speak, the culturally specific practices we engage in, the relationships we are a part of, and the history of the groups we belong to.
Additionally, we are always in a shared physical environment that includes nature and human artefacts, and our background, sense of possibility, and our mood are shaped by the physical space we’re in.

In the most straightforward terms, coaching means building someone’s competence to better face their life circumstances. Practically speaking, successful coaching leaves people with the following outcomes:
• Long-term excellence
• The ability to self-observe and self-correct

In action, this means coaches understand their clients with great depth and scope, converse with them in a way that opens up insights and possibilities, and offer a path forward that includes activities specifically designed for them.

Addressing the inner and outer world of the individual, as well as the inner and outer world of the groups of which they are a part of, opens up a huge template in which coaching can occur.

Working this broadly requires coaches who can understand how each of these human domains operate – both singularly and in their combinations. 

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Long-Term Excellence

Competence is a capacity that endures. It is distinct from a goal, which is something you achieve, like getting a promotion. Competence helps us achieve particular goals but it remains with us. We are fulfiled when we are held deeply by life, when what once burdened us has lifted. For the individual, the value of fulfilment is self-evident. For organisations, fulfilment is valuable because it promotes long-term commitment and superior outcomes among those working within the organisation.

Self-Correction

When we are self-correcting, we have the capacity to observe discrepancies between what we intend and the actual outcomes we get, between our espoused values and our actual actions, and then bridge the gap. When clients become self-correcting, they are no longer dependent upon a coach.

Self-Generation

When self-generating, we have the ability to continuously renew ourselves by drawing upon resources from without and within. When clients are self-generating, the development of competence becomes not a final end state but a continuous process.

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The Integral Coaching methodology focuses on human development by shifting a client’s structure of interpretation through self-observations and practices in the areas of language, body, and emotion. Instead of asking what the client wants, the approach asks why they want it, revealing deeper meaning and enabling purposeful transformation.
Working with an Integral Coach offers long-term sustained excellence rather than just focusing on short-term goals. The coach helps clients expand their awareness and develop broader views on various subjects in both personal and professional life. This leads to increased confidence, personal credibility, behavioural flexibility, improved relationships, and enhanced performance and engagement.
The duration of an Integral Coaching engagement can vary depending on the client’s needs and goals. It can range from a few months to a year or more. The coach and client work together to determine the appropriate length of the engagement based on the desired outcomes.
Integral Coaches undergo specialised training and certification in Integral Coaching methodologies. They often have backgrounds in coaching, psychology, organisational development, or related fields. It’s important to work with a certified Integral Coach who has received proper training and accreditation.
Yes, Integral Coaching is applicable to individuals in various professions and industries. The methodology focuses on human development and can be tailored to meet the specific needs and challenges of different contexts, whether it’s business, leadership, education, healthcare, or personal development.
Yes, Integral Coaching can address a wide range of issues and challenges that clients may face. This can include leadership development, career transitions, improving communication skills, enhancing emotional intelligence, overcoming limiting beliefs, managing stress, and more. The coach works collaboratively with the client to identify and address specific areas of growth and development.
The frequency of coaching sessions can vary depending on the client’s preferences and availability. Typically, sessions are scheduled on a regular basis, such as monthly to 6 weeks meetings, to maintain momentum and support ongoing progress. The coach and client determine the frequency of sessions based on what works best for their unique circumstances.
Integral Coaching follows strict ethical guidelines, including maintaining client confidentiality. Coaches are committed to creating a safe and confidential space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges. Information shared during coaching sessions is kept confidential unless there is a legal or ethical obligation to disclose information.
Distinctions Executive Coaching utilises Integral Coaching as its core methodology. It offers a well-rounded approach that explores every aspect of the client and their world. The focus is on helping clients find real meaning and purpose in their roles, considering the external pressures and demands they face. The goal is to enable clients to understand their patterns, unlock their potential, and achieve their goals by becoming self-observing, self-correcting, and self-generating.
To begin your integral coaching journey, you can reach out to Joanna at joanna@distinctionscoaching.com for further information. Joanna uses integral coaching techniques to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, unleash their potential, and achieve their desired goals. The ultimate aim is to empower clients to become self-correcting and independent in their personal growth.