Strength based life coaching

Strengths-based life coaching is a coaching approach that focuses on an individual's strengths and resources rather than their problems and weaknesses. It emphasizes empowering individuals to identify and utilize their strengths to achieve goals and improve their lives.  This method builds on what a person naturally does well.  

Key Principles of Strengths-Based Life Coaching:

1. Focus on Strengths Over Weaknesses:

   • The coach helps clients identify their core strengths (e.g., creativity, empathy, strategic thinking).

   • Clients are encouraged to use these strengths to navigate challenges and pursue goals.

     
     

2. Positive Psychology Foundation:

   • Draws heavily from the field of positive psychology

   • Emphasizes well-being, optimism, and personal growth.

     
     

3. Empowerment and Confidence Building:

   • By highlighting what a client already does well, the coach helps build confidence and motivation.

   • Clients often feel more capable and energized when working from their strengths.

     
     

4. Customized Goal-Setting:

   • Goals are set based on the client's unique talents and values.

   • The coach helps align actions with the client’s natural preferences and abilities.

     
     

5. Sustainable Growth:

   • Leveraging strengths tends to lead to more sustainable change because it builds on what already works.

   • Clients are less likely to burn out when working in alignment with their natural abilities.

   
   

Common Tools and Techniques:

• Strengths assessments (example Dr John Liptack CSS or TMS scales)

• Reflective exercises to uncover patterns of success

• Reframing challenges as opportunities to apply strengths

• Building strategies that amplify strong areas

How a strength-based approach is implemented:

1. Identifying Strengths:

   • Individuals and their environment are explored to identify strengths, resources, and support systems. 

2. Goal Setting:

   • Individuals are empowered to set goals that align with their strengths and aspirations. 

3. Resource Mobilization:

   • Connecting individuals with relevant resources and support systems to help them achieve their goals. 

4. Empowerment and Self-Efficacy:

   • Building confidence and a sense of self-efficacy through recognizing and utilizing strengths. 

5. Solution-Focused Approach:

   • Shifting the focus from problems to solutions and encouraging individuals to leverage their strengths to overcome challenges. 

Who Benefits from Strengths-Based Coaching?

Individuals seeking personal or career development	Leaders looking to enhance their leadership style
People in transition (e.g., career change, life stage change)	Anyone wanting to maximize potential and find greater fulfillment

If you’d like a sample coaching exercise or to explore your own strengths. Head over to our Contact Page.