My approach as a Wellbeing Coach is non-directive and has its roots in Nancy Kline’s work Time To Think. I am particularly fond of her work because, so far, I think it is the philosophy to which I can relate the most.
My first introduction to her work was in 2013; since then, I have become increasingly familiar with the approach.
Most orthodox coaching lives in a world of directing, giving advice, and steering people in a specific direction, and I think that has its place. Yet, for people to grow their individual strength and belief in themselves, they have to become independent thinkers.
Becoming independent thinkers is at the root of Time To Think. Not only that but also The Ten Components help create safe containers for brilliant thinking.
The Ten Components are:
- Attention
- Equality
- Ease
- Appreciation
- Encouragement
- Feelings
- Information
- Difference
- Incisive Questions
- Place
Together, they create a safe container for the coach and the client to be within for the duration of the coaching session. For the duration that we work together, these are the components that we will be working with.
When you work with me, Tor Njamo, as your Wellbeing Coach you will be set up to find solutions and new habits for yourself that stick for the rest of your life.