Self Determination

Self-determination is one of the most important factors when considering the way coaches and mentors interact with their clients.

It’s partly to do with the transition from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation, where the client accepts responsibility for whatever actions have to be taken, whatever changes in behaviour might be required by the coachee or the mentee in order for them to move forward.

In many coaching and mentoring sessions we’ve been part of, the ‘aha’ moment is when the client realises they are in control, irrespective of whether the situation is physical, spiritual, or mental.