“I want to change…” Part One
What topics are suitable for coaching? It’s a good and understandable question – not always clear to someone who hasn’t yet experienced this method.
I usually answer that coaching, as a tool supporting personal development, helps with setting goals, planning actions, making decisions, starting personal projects, dealing with challenges, and also implementing changes. All of this is based on what we can generally call inner potential – strengths, predispositions, skills, values, etc.
However, I’ve noticed that this answer can feel too general for clients, and often they ask for concrete examples or want to make sure that what they want to work on qualifies as coaching.
That’s why I decided to share specific examples with you. In this post: 5 sample topics related to change. Ready?
5 coaching topics about change
A frequent area where clients choose coaching is change.
- “I want to change something in my life. I don’t know what exactly, but I want something different and I’m ready for a change.”
This is a very good (and common) starting point. You don’t necessarily need a fully defined goal for coaching. We spend time exploring this important moment and the possibilities it brings. - “I want to change my job.”
This isn’t an easy decision. It requires considering several aspects and, definitely, looking at your career path from a broader perspective. During sessions, we invite that perspective, giving the client a chance to reflect and build confidence about their next steps and concrete actions. - “I want to improve my relationships with the members of my team.”
Sometimes it’s time to get along better, but it’s hard to step out of familiar daily patterns. In coaching, we change perspectives and examine communication, relationships, dependencies, and above all what the client can influence and change. - “I want to change how I approach my responsibilities.”
Maybe it’s hard to get started with tasks, or on the contrary – hard to let go, falling into overwork. In this topic, it’s worth noticing recurring patterns and exploring how to build new, healthier habits. - “I’m in the middle of changes. I want to find my way and make the most of it.”
Often change follows change. Reflection and clarity offered by a coaching session already help – but we also look for opportunities and what positive outcomes can come from the current situation. With planned next steps, it’s easier to regain a sense of control.