My coaching approach

The Co-Active model

There are many coaching methodologies and it can be difficult to understand what each coach is offering you. I am trained in the Co-Active and Positive Intelligence models, which form the basis of my approach, and I weave my own style and perspectives in too.

It's crucial not only to understand your coach's methodologies but also to feel a genuine connection with them, ensuring a safe and open space for growth. To test this connection, I offer an introductory session to ensure we are the right fit for each other.

What is Co-Active coaching?

As a trained Co-Active coach, I subscribe to the Co-Active Model, a globally respected and research-backed philosophy that focuses on the client being an active and creative partner in the coaching process.

Co-Active coaching is grounded in the understanding that every individual is naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. The role of a Co-Active coach is not to fix or instruct, but to collaborate with clients in a way that respects their innate wisdom and capabilities. This transformative model operates on several foundational principles:

  1. Designed Alliance - Our coaching relationship is a dynamic and collaborative alliance. We tailor our interactions based on your unique needs and goals, ensuring the coaching process is personalized and effective.

  2. Dance in This Moment - Coaching is not a rigid, pre-set process but a fluid dance that adapts to your evolving realities and insights. This flexible approach allows for spontaneous creativity and in-the-moment adjustments that are closely aligned with your immediate and future aspirations.

  3. Fulfilment, Balance, and Process - The three cornerstones of our work together:

    • Fulfilment: Discovering what's truly meaningful to you, paving the way to a life filled with purpose and passion.

    • Balance: Exploring various perspectives and finding the right equilibrium that aligns with your values and desires.

    • Process: Embracing the entirety of your experience—embodying emotion through somatic techniques, which provides deep insights and new energy for growth.

Coaching techniques

Depending on the context of our work together, we will use a range of techniques to help you identify and move towards your fulfilled life. These include the different elements of the Co-Active Model, Positive Intelligence, Stoicism and other approaches including:

  • Values exploration: Together, we uncover the core values that underpin your way of being, guiding your decisions and actions.

  • Challenging saboteurs: We identify and tackle the internal critics that hinder your progress, using techniques such as PQ reps from Positive Intelligence.

  • Perspective shifting: We explore alternative viewpoints to loosen the grip of limiting beliefs.

  • Embodying emotions: By focusing on being present with the emotions surrounding challenging topics, we unlock new realisations and energy shifts.

  • Action setting: We set practical actions to help bridge the gap between sessions, continually moving you toward your goals

  • And many more…

My coaching principles

Focus on the  whole person

I will encourage you to think differently. We spend so much time locked in our rational minds that we neglect the wisdom of the body, the heart and the spirit. I will bring curiosity, courage, playfulness and reason to our sessions and invite you to do the same.

Dance in this moment

We will focus on what you bring to the sessions whilst following an overall arc of the programme. These sessions are yours and I will support you as you want to be helped.

Professional and confidential

Our sessions will be a safe space for you to explore your mindset and emotions. Nothing we discuss will be shared and if it turns out I am not the right person to help you, I will work with you to find another coach more suitable to your needs.

Accountability and action

Coaching is an investment in yourself. To get the most out of our time together, we set actions and inquiries after sessions. I will provide accountability and support to complete the work agreed upon so you can move faster towards your goals.

How I’ve helped my clients

  • Silje Uhlen Maurset, Manager, Deloitte

    When I first began coaching with Samie, I sought guidance primarily on time management and achieving a better work-life balance to enhance my impact. However, our discussions quickly revealed deeper underlying issues that required clarity. Samie not only guided me in understanding my professional aspirations but, most crucially, helped me define my personal goals. He assisted me in setting clear objectives for the life I want to live and supported me through pivotal decisions to get there.

    After a year of coaching with Samie, I can confidently say it's been the most transformative year of my life, with significant decisions and changes that will impact me for years to come. Without Samie's coaching, I believe I would still be stuck in my old patterns, lacking clarity on what truly matters to me or the empowerment to prioritize what I need for a happy and fulfilling life. One aspect of Samie's coaching that I've especially appreciated is his ability to understand the underlying meaning behind what I say and challenge me to understand it myself. Additionally, Samie has been an incredibly supportive sparring partner who is empathetic and has fostered a safe space for open dialogue around my deepest and most personal fears. I am forever grateful for the coaching I have received from Samie.

  • Gavin Taylor, Co-Founder, Resonant Health

    I come to each session with a problem that I have tried and failed to resolve with an objective approach. Samie always manages to help me get in touch with my actual feelings about the issue, and then use those insights to help me make a decision that is both well-considered and feels right for me. I wouldn’t be feeling excited and ready to move my research into an impactful startup without Samie’s input.

  • Francesco Rossetti, Peer Review Specialist, Frontiers

    Samie's coaching service has been really important for my career journey. When I began, I was riddled with uncertainties about my professional future and unaware of my true potential. Through our sessions, I've gained invaluable awareness of my capabilities and the tools to continually uncover more. Samie has always been able to kindly adapt to my emotional state. His approach, particularly his use of visualization techniques, has been an interesting way that helped me view my situations from fresh perspectives. This has enabled me to tap into inner strengths I didn't realize I possessed.

    Samie's methods are not just theoretical; they are empowering, and create a safe space for exploration and growth. In just three words, I'd describe my coaching experience with Samie as kind, action-oriented, and empathetic.

    For anyone seeking clarity in their career path and a deeper understanding of their potential, I highly recommend Samie's coaching services.

Chat with me today

Coaching with me is not just about achieving goals; it's a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation. As someone who has navigated personal reinventions and embraced these practices in my own life, I am committed to guiding you through your unique path of growth at your pace, focusing on the issues that matter most to you.

Everyone's path to awakening and change is unique, and I am here to support you every step of the way. If you're ready to explore how coaching can illuminate your path forward, let's chat! Your journey to a more fulfilled and impactful life begins today.