Integrative coaching is the focal point of our practice, the heart of every coaching engagement. It’s a unique form of evidence-based coaching that hinges on helping people grow and change—but from the inside out.

Many coaching models and theories focus primarily on the outside—on the “what” and “how” of change. Such brands of coaching typically involve setting goals and then adopting strategies and tactics to meet them. According to research, this method only works for about 15–20% of people.

Integrative coaching, on the other hand, puts the focus on the “who,” the core being of the person seeking growth and change, and the “why” that inspires them. The focus is on helping you flourish, because when who do so, you naturally become more effective and purposeful in whatever you do. I use this approach because evidence shows that success in life and work has a lot more to do with where you’re coming from and how you’re showing up than with obsessing on where you’re trying to go.

The Foundations of Inside-Out Integrative Coaching™

Inside-Out Integrative Coaching™ builds upon four foundational elements that work together to support learning, growth and personal development:

1. Mindfulness Practice—we guide clients through an exploration of a variety of meditation modalities that enhance your mindfulness, concentration, equanimity, groundedness, visualization, reflection and inner vision.
2. Wellbeing & Life Balance—we help clients realize greater health, wellness and balance throughout the many dimensions of your personal, professional, relational and physical life.
3. Emotional & Social Wisdom—we help clients become attuned to the feeling or heart dimension of your being, along with the awareness and compassion to create higher–quality relationships in all areas of your life.
4. Personal Vision—we help each client to fully realize and express your life vision with clarity, courage and confidence—and to correct course when needed to stay true to your chosen path.

Astounding changes take place in people when they begin to put these four elements to work in their lives.

Inside–Out Integrative Coaching™ Applications

When people grow and develop in each of these foundational areas through learning, practice, experience and reflection, they inevitably thrive. Many of their personal and professional life challenges shift and fall into place—often with a sense of ease. The more fulfilled and at peace they become, the more successful they tend to be. This tendency applies to each of the five coaching contexts in which we focus.

Coaching Practice Areas

What these coaching areas all have in common is that they require resilience, self-compassion, confidence and wisdom. Building these inner competencies is precisely where Inside-Out Integrative Coaching™ excels.