Introduced by Jack Mezirow and Victoria Marsick in 1978 in a paper originating from grounded research. Concepts: transformative learning, meaning perspective, meaning schemata, frame of reference, perspective transformation, domains of learning. The idea, in short: A dilemma can lead to…
The aim or outcome is to transform a meaning perspective, reassessing presuppositional beliefs reflectively and acting on insights. Reflection and action then alter deep and fundamental beliefs, principles, and feelings through a perception shift that radically alters our understanding of…
Values are ideas about good and bad and how things should be. Motivation is the internally generated state or feeling that stimulates us to act. Motivation is linked to needs and values. Values are linked to internal or intrinsic motivation.…
Learning through critical questioning and reflectivity effectively externalizes deep-seated assumptions, leading to transformation. Learners engage in recapturing, noticing, and reevaluating their experiences. For significant personal learning, learners reflect on self-image, change their self-concept, question internalized behavioral and moral norms, and…
{Cox, 2006. An Adult Learning Approach to Coaching. in Sober & Grant, Evidence-based Coaching Handbook.} {Leary-Joyce & Wildflower, 2011. Theories of Adult Learning. In Wildflower & Brennan. Handbook of Knowledge-Based Coaching From Theory To Practice. Part Two: Human Interaction and…
{Ciarrochi, Hayes, Oades, & Hofman, 2022. Toward a Unified Framework for Positive Psychology Interventions: Evidence-Based Processes of Change in Coaching, Prevention, and Retaining. Frontiers in Psychology 12:809362.} How do we make positive psychology interventions (PPIs) stronger and more effective for…
Positive psychology coaching (PPC) Research Domains Positive psychology coaching interventions (PPCIs) are guided by four broad research domains: (a) The constructs introduced by positive psychology: an example is the PERMA conceptual model introduced by Seligman (2011), emanating from the research…
Introductory This is a short treatise to clarify the structure of my practice, its components and how they relate to each other, the specific dynamic processes encountered and engaged in, resourced references, and the foundations it is based on. My…
What is the aim of positive psychology-informed coaching practice? Positive psychology is a new science for the benefit of the public, providing theories, assessments, and applications for bettering the lives of everyday people in everyday situations. It is a system…
Phase 1 Creating the Relationship (Techniques of) Building relationships and establishing rapport. Tools employed to develop a psychological contract between all stakeholders within the coaching process and to ensure a psychologically safe environment conducive to development (e.g., the SOLER technique…
{Richter, van Zyl, Roll, & Stander, 2021. Positive Psychological Coaching Tools and Techniques: A Systematic Review and Classification. Front. Psychiatry 12:667200} {van Zyl, Roll, Stander, & Richter. 2020. Positive psychological coaching definitions and models: a systematic literature review. Front. Psychol.…
Longitudinal research findings are that (1) Goal self-concordance predicts goal attainment, mediated by sustained effort; (2) Time-sampled goal attainment predicts changes in wellbeing, and the effect of attainment on wellbeing depends on the self-concordance of the goals pursued; the effect…
{Sheldon & Elliot, 1999. Goal Striving, Need Satisfaction, and Longitudinal Well-Being: The Self-Concordance Model. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol. 76, No. 3} The Self-Concordance Model Conation is the human capacity to set and pursue personal agendas. Conative processes…
Three Approaches to Measuring Organizational Effectiveness (1) External Resource Approach Inputs: personnel, capital, raw materials, resources Evaluate the organization’s ability to secure, manage, and control scarce and valued skills and resources. Goals (measurements) to Set: Lower input costs; Obtain high-quality…
A session moves through these phases: Establishing trust using positive regard, empathy, active constructive responding, emotional contagion, and motivational interviewing. Building the foundation for the client to become more resourceful and resilient by coaching on values, leveraging strengths, and building…
Guidelines for the positive coach Tune in Tuning in helps the coach to spot and work with each client’s uniqueness, keeping an open mind and fostering a spirit of inquiry while also spotting when the coach is getting too involved,…
{Grant, 2006. In Stober & Grant (Eds.) Evidence-Based Coaching Handbook.} Coaching is about helping individuals regulate and direct their interpersonal and intrapersonal resources to attain their goals better. All human behavior (cognitions, emotions, actions) is a continual process of moving…
(Ogbeiwi, 2017. Why written objectives need to be really SMART. BJHCM, 2017 Vol 23 No 7.) Well-formulated goals are fundamental to planning effective results-oriented action and relevant strategies and attaining effective changes. A SMART goal framework guides goal-setting in formulating…
{Driver, 2011. Coaching Positively.} Introduction Setting useful goals brings out your client’s best performance. Goals keep the coaching conversation focused, ensuring it has a sense of direction and purpose for the client. Developing clear, motivating goals makes a difference. Lack…
{Collis & Winters, 2018. Applications of Acceptance and Commitment Training in Positive Psychology. In Green & Palmer. PPC in Practice.} Like other positive psychology (PP) approaches to coaching, Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) focuses on helping clients to select and…