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Here\u2019s an example script of a Co-Active leadership coaching session<\/strong> where the coach demonstrates the balance between personal and leadership coaching, highlighting the Co-Active model’s principle of viewing the coachee as a whole person.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Coach<\/strong>:
\u201cHi John, I\u2019m really excited to begin this journey with you. Today, I want to introduce you to what Co-Active coaching<\/strong> is all about, mainly by example. In Co-Active coaching, we focus on you not just as a leader, but as a whole person<\/strong>\u2014your thoughts, emotions, goals, and how these all connect to your leadership role. Leadership is more than just the strategies you employ at work, it\u2019s also deeply intertwined with your personal values, your sense of purpose, and who you are at your core. How does that resonate with you?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coachee<\/strong>:
\u201cThat sounds interesting and a bit overwhelming at the same time. However, I like the idea of connecting the personal with the professional. I guess I don\u2019t always think of them as linked.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coach<\/strong>:
\u201cYes, often we don\u2019t. But as a leader, who you are<\/strong> influences how you lead<\/strong>. You bring your whole self to your leadership role every day. Co-Active coaching is about helping you explore the balance between those aspects so that you can lead more effectively while staying true to yourself.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to start by asking you: when you think about yourself as a leader, what comes to mind? And on a personal level, what\u2019s most important to you right now?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coachee<\/strong>:
\u201cWell, as a leader, I think about setting direction, making sure the team is motivated, and achieving results. Personally, what\u2019s most important to me is balance. I\u2019ve been feeling like I\u2019m juggling a lot and losing sight of the things I value most outside of work. I find that really challenging for already quite some time\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coach<\/strong>:
\u201cThat\u2019s a powerful insight. What I hear is that both in your leadership and your personal life, balance is a theme\u2014managing the team\u2019s direction while also feeling like you might be losing sight of your own direction. How do you think your personal sense of balance\u2014or lack of it\u2014shows up in your leadership?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coachee<\/strong>:
\u201cHm, I haven\u2019t really thought about it that way, but I guess when I\u2019m feeling overwhelmed, it\u2019s harder for me to be present for my team. I start becoming more task-focused and less people-focused.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coach<\/strong>:
\u201cThat\u2019s such a strong observation. This is what I mean by seeing you as a whole person. The way you feel personally impacts how you show up as a leader. When you\u2019re grounded in your personal values, you\u2019re able to lead with more clarity and intention.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cWhat would it look like for you to bring that balance you\u2019re seeking into your leadership style? How might you show up differently for your team when you\u2019re aligned personally?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coachee<\/strong>:
\u201cI think if I had more personal balance, I\u2019d be more present with my team. I could focus on not just the work that needs to get done, but on really understanding their needs, too. I\u2019d probably feel less stressed and be more open to their ideas.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coach<\/strong>:
\u201cThat\u2019s a beautiful vision\u2014being present, connected, and open. It sounds like creating that balance for yourself could have a really positive impact on your leadership. What\u2019s one small step you could take this week to start bringing that balance into your personal life and leadership?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coachee<\/strong>:
\u201cMaybe I could start by setting clearer boundaries for myself, like actually stopping work at a certain time each day and spending more time on things that recharge me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coach<\/strong>:
\u201cThat\u2019s a great action step. By giving yourself that space, you\u2019re also giving your leadership more room to grow. In Co-Active coaching, we\u2019ll work together to find that balance and align both your personal and leadership goals.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cTo wrap up today, how does it feel to explore yourself both as a leader and as a person in this way?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coachee<\/strong>:
\u201cIt feels refreshing. I didn\u2019t realize how connected the two were. I\u2019m excited to see where this goes.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coach<\/strong>:
\u201cI\u2019m excited, too! This balance will be our guiding focus, and as we move forward, we\u2019ll continue to check in on how you\u2019re aligning your personal values with your leadership goals. You\u2019ve got so much potential, and I can\u2019t wait to explore it with you.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Key elements highlighted in this example script:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n