My Approach to Coaching

My approach to coaching is Ontological, which means I work constructively with 3 essential domains of human existence. These are: language, emotions and the body. My clients become more conscious of how their body posture and movement play a vital part in their way of being, along with the language they use (internally and with others), their emotions and the typical moods they live in. By taking a good look at our ‘structure’ in this way we can discover where possible shifts can be created to allow changes to take place for greatest effect. By creating and repeating new practices in body, language and mood, a sustainable change will result that enables more meaningful action to take place.

Part of my job is to stretch you and at times this may be uncomfortable as entering new territory can be difficult.

Often I might be gently irreverent and share with you what I see. If I just accept what you tell me without challenging you may remain just where you are.My aim is for you to make shifts and changes. Otherwise you will leave coaching the same way you came in and I won’t have served you well or done the job that I am here to do.

I want to see you living the best life you can, facing up to truths and taking responsibility for your thoughts, behaviours and actions, and being courageous when trying out new ways of being in order to create the life you want.

What clients say about Alma's coaching style

Warm and very approachable
An easy manner in which conversations just ‘flow’
Caring
Adaptable
Accepting
Resillient
An active listener without bias
A true professional without being too formal
Intuiitive
Able to speak ‘hard truths’ to serve clients
Authentic
Direct and challenging
Able to hold clients accountable to actions they have committed to
Able to treat issues seriously but with a sense of perspective
Great lightness and humour
Able to open up options, and offer reflections and possibilities.
Ability to create trust and a safe context to enable successful coaching