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As a coach, your ability to To provide targeted support to people. This collection of proven coaching methods and free tools gives you concrete tools to make coaching even more more structured, effective and individual to design.
Start now – and expand your method set for more clarity and Development in each MeetingWhether individual coaching, Teamcoaching or leadership development: The tools presented here will help you make your coaching sessions even more structured, clear and effective.
All methods are presented in a compact format, are easy to understand and can be used directly – ideal for beginners as well as experienced coaches.
Coaching method:
Why is systemic coaching
such an important technology?
Systemic coaching is one of the central methods in coaching today. Why? Because it doesn't just look at individual problems, but rather at the people in the context of its entire system – i.e. his relationships, his environment and his interactions – accompanied.
Especially in complex professional or private situations, systemic coaching provides valuable perspectives, promotes sustainable changes and strengthens them individual responsibility of the client.
You will notice that numerous Coaching Tools This perspective will help you to create a Change of perspective to experience and to incorporate new ways into everyday life.
Coaching methods: a selection of leading tools & approaches
for the professional coach
Solution-oriented coaching
The focus here is not on the problem, but on the solution. The coach activates resources and provides guidance on concrete next steps.
- Focus on goal achievement and practical solutions
- Resource and strength-oriented approach
- Short, effective interventions with rapid results
mental coaching / Visualization techniques
Mental images help Objectives to strengthen and release inner blockages. The client trains their mind to prepare for desired results.
- Strengthen positive target images Motivation and security of action
- Reducing fears and blockages through mental preparation
- Promoting concentration, self-confidence and performance
NLP coaching methods
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) makes thought patterns conscious and specifically changes them. Language, perception, and behavior are realigned.
- Working with beliefs, inner images and language
- speed Change of thought and behavior patterns
- Diverse techniques for goal achievement and conflict resolution
Personality-based coaching
The focus is on the individual personality. The client's strengths, values, and motives form the basis for personal development and decision-making.
- Analysis of values, motives and personality profiles
- Development of appropriate strategies based on individual strengths
- sustainable self reflection and inner clarity
Positive Psychology Coaching
The focus is on what's going well. Strengths, resources, and positive emotions are specifically promoted to increase well-being and performance.
- Strength orientation instead of problem focus
- Promoting resilience, satisfaction and personal growth
- Science-based interventions for sustainable development
Provocative Coaching
Through humorous provocation and direct confrontation, entrenched thought patterns are broken. The coach challenges the client to adopt new perspectives.
- Humorous but appreciative confrontation
- Quickly identify and resolve blockages
- Activating your own solutions through a change of perspective
Resource-oriented crisis coaching
In acute stress situations, existing strengths are activated in order to quickly restore stability and the ability to act.
- Focus on existing resources and coping skills
- Stabilization in acute crises and stressful phases
- Development of concrete, short-term actionable steps
Casework according to the Harvard methodology
Real-life challenges are systematically addressed using concrete situations. The client reflects, analyzes, and develops practical solutions.
- Working with real or simulated cases from everyday life
- Promoting problem-solving skills and reflection skills
- Direct transfer into practice through realistic scenarios
Effective coaching techniques: Reframing, GROW model and more
GROW model
The GROW model provides a clear structure for the coaching process. In the four steps Goal, Reality (current analysis), Options (options for action) and Way Forward (concrete next steps) The client is systematically guided through his goal work. It supports clear targets to define the to realistically assess the current situation and solution-oriented courses of action to develop.
Reframing
At the Reframing will the Perspective on a problem deliberately changed. Through new perspectives, entrenched beliefs and Thought patterns broken The client develops alternative interpretations, which often lead to new solutions and reduce emotional blockages.
Scaling issues
Scaling issues help the client to understand his current position on a scale (e.g. 1–10) This will Self-reflection promoted, Progress measurable made and Resources activatedThis method is flexible and can be incorporated into almost any session.
SMART goal setting
SMART method become goals concrete and verifiable formulated:
Specific, Measurable, Attractive, Realistic, Scheduled
The clear definition of goals supports the client in to work focusedto pay more attention to the to monitor progress and the realistically assess the achievability of the goal.
Values clarification (values work)
The Clarification of values will the personal values and drivers This creates a better understanding of one’s own Motivationto pay more attention to the inner sense and the long-term goal orientationThis clarity forms the basis for sustainable decisions and personal development.
Strength-based coaching
At the strengths-based coaching the focus is on the existing skills and resources Instead of correcting weaknesses, the client's own Strengths made aware and developedThis increases the self-efficacy, promotes the positive self-perception and motivates to take new action steps.
Interior Team (after Schulz von Thun)
The model of Interior Teams helps to understand the different inner voices and personality traits visible. This way, internal conflicts resolved, Contradictions resolved and balanced decision-making The client gains a better understanding of his internal dynamics.
circular questioning
At the circular questions will Relationships, interactions and effects in the client's system. This systemic questioning technique broadens the perspective and helps to better understand connections. It encourages the client to think outside the box and identify new solutions.
Timeline work
The Timeline work uses a mental Timelineto discuss topics from the past, present and future visible. Blockages can thus processed and resolved while activating the view of future goals and resources. This method supports both the Vergaanheitsbewältigung as well as the Goal realization.
Find the ideal tool – individually for coach and client
In coaching, it's crucial to select the right tool for each moment. Every concern, every client, and every situation presents different challenges. While one person may want to formulate clear goals, another may be focused on overcoming internal blockages. Therefore, coaching tools are not standard solutions, but rather building blocks that can be combined individually.
Experienced coaches make this selection specifically to provide their clients with optimal support—whether it's with decision-making, questions of values, reflection, or stress management. Clients also benefit noticeably when the methods used are precisely tailored to their current challenge.
Which tools are suitable for which coaching topic?
| Coaching goal | Suitable methods and tools |
|---|---|
| Define and structure goals | GROW model, SMART goals |
| Resolve blockages and obstacles | Reframing, timeline work |
| Making complex decisions | Interior Team, sparring partner |
| Clarify personal values and meaning | Values work, positive psychology coaching |
| Strengthen emotional stability and resilience | Resource work, mental training |
| Broaden and reflect perspectives | Scaling questions, circular questions |
Our goal:
Each coaching process is individually tailored to ensure maximum effectiveness, real change, and lasting success—precisely tailored to the needs of each individual client.
Our methodical coaching approach: well-founded, tried and tested, individual
Our coaching is based on sound psychological models and modern methods of personality developmentWe draw on scientifically proven approaches such as systemic coaching, solution-oriented methods, positive psychology, and elements of behavioral therapy.
At the same time, we place great emphasis on practicality: Our methods have proven themselves in numerous coaching, training, and development processes. They are concretely applicable, flexible, and deliver tangible results—both in personal and professional contexts.
The focus is always on the individual: Each coaching process is individually tailored to your goals, resources, and challenges. This creates a personal development path that not only provides short-term inspiration but also enables lasting change.
???? Founded:
Psychological models, systemic coaching, positive psychology
🛠 Tried and tested:
Applicable, proven and holistically aligned to the everyday life of the clients
🎯 Individually:
Tailor-made processes, individually adapted to your goals and strengths
Coaching that works: Experiences and successes of our clients
Successful coaching is best demonstrated by the people who have undergone it. Our clients report increased clarity, renewed motivation, and noticeable progress in their professional and personal lives. Here are some testimonials from our coaching practice:
Sabine M., entrepreneur
“The targeted methods enabled me to resolve blockages and make decisions that I had been putting off for a long time.”
Markus S., Project Manager
"I was particularly impressed by the combination of professionalism and individual support. I felt optimally supported at all times."
In our coaching, we specifically focus on methods that have proven particularly effective in practice. These include systemic coaching, solution-focused approaches, positive psychology, resource development, and sound goal-setting models.
These methods help our clients gain clarity, resolve blockages, and take concrete steps in their development. They not only promote short-term solutions but also support sustainable change—because they focus on each individual's strengths and goals.
Our experience shows that it is precisely this combination of sound methodology and individual adaptation that makes the decisive difference for noticeable success in the coaching process.
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FAQ
GROW model 🌱
Systemic Coaching 🔄
Solution-focused coaching 🎯
Interior Team 🧠
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) 🧩
Positive Psychology 🌞
Scaling questions 📊
Value and goal cards 🎯
Personality profiles (e.g. LINC, MBTI) 🧬
Visualization techniques 🖼️
Resource activation 💎
Life Coaching 💡
Business Coaching 💼
Career coaching 🚀
Health coaching 🏥
Executive Coaching 🇧🇷
Team- and organizational coaching 🤝
The 6P model represents key factors in coaching:
Person (coachee), Problem, Process, Perspektive, Practice, potential.
It provides a holistic view of the client's development and goals.MU.
There are different styles, depending on the coach and goal:
Directive style: Clear leadership and structure 🧭
Non-directive style: focus on reflection and self-solution 💭
Confrontational style: Questioning and mirroring patterns 🔍
Supportive style: strengthening resources and motivation 💪
Steps for a typical coaching session:
1️⃣ Clarify your goals (What should be achieved?)
2️⃣ Current analysis (Where does the coachee currently stand?)
3️⃣ Develop resources & options
4️⃣ Define measures and next steps
5️⃣ Reflection and conclusion
Good coaching is based on:
✅ Trust & Relationship
✅ Clear goals
✅ Individual, methodically sound approach
✅ Activation of strengths & potentials
✅ Sustainable transfer into practice
Professional coaches usually range between 150 and 300 euros perAdvice 🧑🏫: The consultant provides solutions and expertise.
Coaching 🎯The coach accompanies the client in finding their own solutions and engaging in self-reflection. The client remains the expert on their topic.
Location analysis & competency profile 📈
Values and goal work 🧭
Application and interview training 🎤
Networking strategies 🤝
Decision making & prioritization 🔑
Steps in the coaching process:
1️⃣ Clarification of the task & definition of goals
2️⃣ Analysis & Reflection
3️⃣ Resource work & solution development
4️⃣ Implementation & Transfer
5️⃣ Evaluation & Conclusion
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