As a philosophy coach ("true coaching, not consulting masked as coaching", as you boldly and beautifully put it), I've struggled, and still do at times, to explain my approach. I see the prototype of my craft in Socrates: stirring people's waters and allowing their own inner wisdom to rise to the surface. Like his dialogues, the conversations I hold with my coachees cover a wide range of topics, leading to diverse yet foundational transformations in core areas of life—a breadth that led some business mentors saw it as "spreading myself too thin,” but which I embraced as the interconnectedness of life—its building blocks and our endless creative power ('The Web,' as you call it).
When I first discovered your world through @xantheappleyard, I immediately reached out, amazed to find someone who has achieved success (however we define it) by staying true to the path of guiding with questions, not providing answers.
Everything about this essay is pure bliss but the mention of Socratic dialogue truly caught me off guard. It has empowered me to boldly embrace and confidently speak about what I do and what I stand for in my coaching approach, something I've been putting off for a long time.
Thank you, Kaitlyn, for consistently illuminating the path with your wisdom by staying true to yourself.
Wow, thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment and for sharing your experience. I'm SO happy to hear that the exploration of the Socratic method felt empowering and grounding for how you lead your spaces. I'm so excited for what that opens up for you!
“The breadcrumbs are always there. The web is always weaving.” 🔥 This essay is so moving. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us and inviting us into our own. 🤍
Um okay wow, this is beautiful and I’m going to have to read it like 20 more times.
Thank you 🥹 I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!!
As a philosophy coach ("true coaching, not consulting masked as coaching", as you boldly and beautifully put it), I've struggled, and still do at times, to explain my approach. I see the prototype of my craft in Socrates: stirring people's waters and allowing their own inner wisdom to rise to the surface. Like his dialogues, the conversations I hold with my coachees cover a wide range of topics, leading to diverse yet foundational transformations in core areas of life—a breadth that led some business mentors saw it as "spreading myself too thin,” but which I embraced as the interconnectedness of life—its building blocks and our endless creative power ('The Web,' as you call it).
When I first discovered your world through @xantheappleyard, I immediately reached out, amazed to find someone who has achieved success (however we define it) by staying true to the path of guiding with questions, not providing answers.
Everything about this essay is pure bliss but the mention of Socratic dialogue truly caught me off guard. It has empowered me to boldly embrace and confidently speak about what I do and what I stand for in my coaching approach, something I've been putting off for a long time.
Thank you, Kaitlyn, for consistently illuminating the path with your wisdom by staying true to yourself.
Wow, thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment and for sharing your experience. I'm SO happy to hear that the exploration of the Socratic method felt empowering and grounding for how you lead your spaces. I'm so excited for what that opens up for you!
“The breadcrumbs are always there. The web is always weaving.” 🔥 This essay is so moving. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us and inviting us into our own. 🤍
Ah, Jes, your words mean so much to me. Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed reading it and thank you for your support!