Coaching Patterns
The patterns below describe situations people commonly bring into coaching. They describe recurring situations where thinking gets harder, direction blurs, or choice narrows.
Most people recognise more than one.
There’s no space to think
You’re constantly responding. Your own thinking rarely gets to finish.
You’re reacting more than choosing
Each decision makes sense. Together, they don’t form a direction.
Under pressure, you’re not the version of yourself you intend to be
Familiar reactions take over. They’re quick, automatic, and hard to interrupt.
What used to work isn’t working now
It feels like you’re doing the right things. They’re no longer producing the right outcomes.
You’re focused on what you can’t control — and neglecting what you can
A lot of effort goes into things that won’t move. Choices you could make get left untouched.
You want your direction to reflect what matters
There’s a sense that something more meaningful is possible.