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Executive Coaching


Gestalt coaching is a powerful approach that connects self-awareness with tangible outcomes.
While the focus is on your experience in the present moment, all of our work is directed toward achieving your evolving personal and professional goals. Heightened awareness sharpens focus, clarifies objectives, and often leads to unexpected insights and strategies for moving forward.

Leadership is inherently relational.
Effective Gestalt coaching explores the dynamics of relationships, creating a safe, supportive space for open exploration. 
By deepening your self-awareness and understanding of how you relate to others, you unlock new ways to lead and influence effectively.


Gestalt coaching is a co-created experience.
We don’t just talk about solutions; we work together with curiosity in real-time to explore creatively and uncover insights. We take meaningful challenges that can lead to tangible change. This process supports both personal and professional growth, offering a blend of cognitive reflection and deep experiential work.

Below is a comparison of Gestalt coaching with other common coaching styles, so you can see how it fits within a broader coaching framework.

Aspect Gestalt Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Coaching (CBC) Solution-Focused Coaching Transformational Coaching
Focus Present-moment awareness and experiential learning Changing thought patterns to influence behavior Finding quick solutions to specific problems Personal transformation and inner change
Key Principle Self-awareness leads to growth and action Thoughts influence behavior, and changing them can improve outcomes Focus on solutions rather than problems Deep shifts in identity and behavior lead to long-term change
Coach’s Role Co-creator of the experience; supporting self-discovery Guide to help reframe thoughts and behaviors Facilitator of solutions and next steps Partner in deeper self-exploration
Client’s Experience Emotional and physical awareness, relational dynamics Cognitive and rational thinking Brief, focused sessions on finding quick fixes Exploration of beliefs, values, and identity
Best For Clients seeking personal growth, emotional clarity, or deeper insight into behaviors Clients needing to change negative thought patterns Clients needing rapid, practical solutions Clients looking for deeper, transformative change over time

References:

  • Zinker, J. C. (1977). Creative Process in Gestalt Therapy. Brunner/Mazel.
  • Neenan, M., & Dryden, W. (2010). Cognitive Behavioural Coaching: Distinctive Features. Routledge.
  • Grant, A. M. (2013). The Efficacy of Executive Coaching in Times of Organisational Change. Journal of Change Management.
  • Anderson, D., & Ackerman Anderson, L. S. (2001). Beyond Change Management: Advanced Strategies for Today's Transformational Leaders. Jossey-Bass.

Further Questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss how this approach could help you reach your personal or professional goals, feel free to get in touch. I’m here to help you understand the process and decide if it’s the right fit for you.
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