1. Psychology…
D N A of the Coaching
Process
Lisette Lebron
Contributions of Narrative Psychology to
Coaching

2. Did You Know…
There are 19 fields in psychology
There is a difference between psychology and therapy
In Narrative psychology, observation is viewed as
scientific and empirical data
Part of 12 steps (AA) is accepting the principle of
spiritual progress achieved to autobiography

3. T he Nar rative Diamond
D rake, David B.(2007) 'T he art of thinking nar ratively: Implications for coaching psychology and practice', A ustralian
Psychologist

4. T he Nar rative Diamond- Coach’s Tool
Sarah, young Asian female being coached to
support her success as new executive
• Sarah’s storyboard included:
• National and Cultural Background
• Gender
• Generation
• Promotion
• Leadership
• Passion for singing
Identify
opportunities to
Ask
Listen explore new
Questions options to modify
behavior

5. The Narrative Approach in Coaching
Be “present” in the telling
of the story
Be intuitive for
A llow reflection to own
opportunities to create
experience
options
Ask questions

6. •Narrative techniques in the
Principles of Coaching
Awareness Responsibility Commitment Action Results