Coaching frameworks

12 Principles of Transformative Coaching

A 12-principle framework for transformative coaching from Nick Bolton at Animas Centre for Coaching. Philosophy-first, identity-oriented practice.

1 program · 2 challenges

Adult Development

The constructive-developmental theory of vertical growth in adulthood. Kegan's orders of mind and Cook-Greuter's nine stages anchor most contemporary vertical leadership coaching.

2 programs · 4 challenges

COR.E Dynamics

iPEC's family of performance coaching methodologies. Applies the Energy Leadership framework to leadership, wellbeing, and transitions.

2 programs · 3 challenges

Co-Active Model

A relational, transformative coaching framework from CTI. Built on four Cornerstones, five Contexts, and three Principles — and on the founding claim that the client is already whole.

1 program · 3 challenges

Conscious Leadership

A leadership framework built on Above/Below the Line, the Four Ways of Leading, and the 15 Commitments. Co-created by Dethmer, Chapman, and Klemp; taught by The Conscious Leadership Group.

2 challenges

GROW Model

The world's most widely used coaching framework. Four stages — Goal, Reality, Options, Will — that turn open questions into self-directed action.

1 program · 3 challenges

Immunity to Change

A developmental diagnostic process that surfaces the hidden competing commitments preventing change. Developed by Kegan and Lahey at Harvard.

1 program · 2 challenges

Internal Family Systems for Coaching

A non-pathologising parts-based model created by Richard Schwartz. Increasingly used in coaching for identity, transition, leadership, and relational work.

3 programs · 5 challenges

Multi-Perspective Brain

A nine-part model of personality. Treats the mind as a council of biological voices to be heard, integrated, and led.

7 challenges

Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC)

A systems coaching framework that treats the relationship — not the individual — as the unit of intervention. Co-created by Fridjhon and Fuller; taught by CRR Global.

3 programs · 1 challenge

SCARF Model

Brain-based model by David Rock. Five social domains — Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, Fairness — drive social threat or reward.

2 programs · 2 challenges

Cognitive Behavioural Coaching

An evidence-based coaching methodology that adapts cognitive behavioural therapy for non-clinical use. Founded by Stephen Palmer, Michael Neenan, and Windy Dryden in London.

Lifebook Methodology

A 12-category life-design methodology built on the principle that clarity of vision in every domain of life is the prerequisite for living deliberately. Founded by Jon and Missy Butcher.

1 program · 1 challenge

Motivational Interviewing

A clinical conversation method by Miller and Rollnick for evoking change talk. Used widely in coaching for health and behaviour change.

1 program · 5 challenges

Ontological Coaching

A philosophical-existential coaching methodology rooted in language, emotion, and the body. Founded by Flores, Olalla, and Echeverria; taught principally through Newfield Network.

1 program · 1 challenge

Positive Psychology

The scientific study of human flourishing. Foundational research base for strengths-based, wellbeing, and happiness coaching.

3 programs · 7 challenges

Solution-Focused Coaching

A future-oriented, evidence-based coaching methodology that builds solutions rather than analysing problems. Pioneered by de Shazer and Berg; adapted for coaching by Berg and Szabó.

1 program · 2 challenges

Stakeholder-Centered Coaching

An executive coaching methodology developed by Marshall Goldsmith. Behaviour change measured through structured stakeholder feedback over 12–18 months; signature pay-for-results contracting.

2 challenges

EMCC Global Code of Ethics

The conduct standard for EMCC-accredited coaches, mentors, and supervisors. The third-edition (2021) joint code that defines ethical practice across the European coaching field.

7 challenges

ICF Code of Ethics

The conduct standard adopted by the International Coaching Federation. The 2025 Code defines ethical practice across the entire ICF ecosystem.

ICF Core Competencies

The eight skills the International Coaching Federation considers foundational to professional coaching. The field's de facto skill standard.

1 program · 7 challenges

Wellcoaches Coaching Protocol

The science- and neuroscience-based model at the core of every Wellcoaches program — built on four positive forces of change and validated across 22 peer-reviewed studies.

1 challenge