The Coaching Circle

A Coaching Circle creates the space for a small group of five or so individuals get together for about 1 hour to practice deep listening self-awareness, and other awareness development skills. This can take place in-person or online. The goal is to be present in the present moment with fellow members of the confidential group. Witnessing is as important as sharing. 

We focus on the following six steps:

Step 1. (1 minute)  Select a presenter and timekeeper.

Step 2.  (15 minutes)  Intention statement by case giver.
What key challenge or question are you up against? How might others view this situation? What future are you trying to create?  What do you need to let go of – and what do you need to learn? Where do you need input or help?

Step 3. (2 minutes)  Stillness

1. Listen to your heart: Connect with your heart to what you’re hearing.

2. Listen to what resonates: What images, metaphors, feelings, and gestures come up for

you that capture the essence of what you heard?

Step 4. (10 minutes) Mirroring: Images (Open Mind), Feelings (Open Heart), Gestures (Open Will)

Each coach shares the images/metaphors, feelings, and gestures that came up in the silence or while listening to the case story.

Having listened to all coaches, the case giver reflects back on what s/he heard.

Step 5. (20 minutes) Generative dialogue/ Deeper discussion

All reflect on remarks by the case giver and move into a generative dialogue

Step 6. (8 minutes) Closing remarks & Next Steps

By coaches, and then by case giver.
How do I now see my situation and way forward? Also share acknowledgment: An expression of genuine appreciation to each other. 

Deep Listening      |      Self-Awareness      |      Learning      |      Growing