Discover a deeper-reaching approach to leadership, learning and lasting change
Ontological Coaching and Leadership goes beyond tools, models, and techniques. It focuses on who we are being as leaders and coaches, and how our language, moods, and physical presence shape the results we create. In a world of constant change and complexity, this approach builds the awareness needed to respond more effectively, lead with greater impact, and support meaningful, sustainable change.
Ontological Coaching isn’t just another coaching method you can add to your toolkit. It’s actually a whole new way of approaching life and work – one that can help you find deeper satisfaction, meaning, and fulfilment in everything you do.
Fernando Flores, influential in starting this approach, had this brilliant insight: if you want to master anything – whether that’s coaching, leadership, or any other skill – you need to understand the bigger picture of what’s happening in the world around you.
Our world is changing faster than ever before. That means we all need to become better observers of what’s going on, and we need to stay open to learning new things in completely new ways. It’s like we’re constantly evolving just to keep up!
This rapid pace of change? It’s actually putting new pressures on us as human beings. And that’s where Ontological Coaching becomes incredibly valuable – it gives people the tools they need to not just survive all this change, but actually thrive in it.
If you’re a leader or coach, this is crucial stuff. You’re expected to be someone who’s always learning, always open to seeing things differently, and always ready to find creative solutions to the problems and challenges that pop up in business life.
Ontological coaching … it gives people the tools they need to not just survive all this change, but actually thrive in it.
Why the ontological approach is so powerful
The beauty of Ontological Coaching and Leadership is that it works on multiple levels. It’s not just effective for coaching – it’s also amazing for:
- Personal transformation
- Leadership development
- Business improvement
Leaders who get good at this approach become skilled at helping others learn in ways that create real, lasting change. They help people find more powerful and positive ways to engage with both life and work.
What you’ll experience in our 3-day program
This isn’t your typical sit-and-listen workshop. We’ve designed it to be highly practical and interactive, so you’ll be:
- Reflecting deeply on your own significant challenges
- Having real coaching conversations with other participants
- Connecting these ontological concepts to actual situations in your life for real results
Who should join?
Coaches (New and Experienced)
Whether you’re brand new to coaching or you’ve been doing it for years, this program will add exciting new dimensions to what you can do. You’ll explore three key areas: how language works, understanding moods, and working with physiology. We’ve had people with zero experience and seasoned pros both get tremendous value from this.
Leaders Who Want to Level Up
If you’re in a leadership role and want to get better at having important conversations, this is for you. You’ll discover more about your personal leadership style, learn how to engage with others more effectively, and create deeper, more meaningful relationships at work.
Making it real for you
Here’s what we love about this program – everything you learn, you’ll apply to real challenges you’re actually facing. You’ll come in thinking about specific situations in your life, and you won’t have to share anything you’re not comfortable sharing. But you will walk away with actionable insights you can use immediately.
What you’ll take home
We’ll give you everything you need to keep learning:
- Pre-reading materials to get you started
- A comprehensive learner guide with notes and activities
- PowerPoint presentations with models you can use with your own clients right away
Staying connected after the programme
Learning doesn’t stop when the three days end! Here’s how we keep supporting you:
Follow-Up Session (1 Month Later)
We’ll have a 2-hour check-in session where you can share how you’ve been applying what you learned, ask questions, and get additional support.
Ongoing Community
Join our ontological community of practice – 8 sessions per year, 2 hours each, online from 6-8pm GMT+8. It’s a great way to keep growing in a supportive, sharing environment.
Deep Dive Certification Program
If you really want to go all-in, we offer an 18-month Certified Ontological Coaching and Leadership Program. It’s broken into three 6-month modules covering Language, Moods & Emotions, and Physiology.
Real-world applications
Let me share some examples of how leaders have used these approaches:
Managing through change
Picture this: you’re stepping into a new role, and you need to understand how others see you. You learn to make subtle shifts in how you carry yourself that project confidence and ambition, while also addressing people’s concerns in a way that really connects.
Supporting others through change
You become someone who can truly help others navigate organizational changes. You realize you can only manage yourself, but how you do that has a huge impact on how others handle change. You develop a deeper level of empathy that helps people find new approaches.
Dealing with challenging people
We all have those difficult conversations, right? You’ll learn to recognize your emotional responses and regulate them during tough discussions. Plus, you’ll discover how small changes in your posture can help you stay open to different ways of doing things while maintaining your dignity.
Working through uncertainty
When your organization is going through restructuring, you learn to take care of yourself first, dealing with uncertainty and potential anxiety. From that place of curiosity, you can then identify and address your team members’ concerns.
Your three-day journey
Day 1: Foundation building
- We’ll explore what the ontological approach is really all about
- You’ll get an overview of the coaching model and understand “Way of Being”
- We’ll dive into being a learner and identify what might be holding you back
- You’ll discover why the body is so crucial in coaching and leadership
- We’ll explore moods and emotions as springboards for action
- You’ll learn about listening as the foundation of all communication
Day 2: Putting it into practice
- We’ll reflect on what you learned and any overnight insights
- You’ll do a self-coaching exercise using what you’ve learned
- We’ll explore how language both describes and creates reality
- You’ll work through the elements of trust and how to build it
- We’ll cover how to make clear requests and offers that actually work
Day 3: Integration and moving forward
- More reflection and integration of learning
- We’ll tackle how to deal with breakdowns constructively
- You’ll learn to manage requests and promises more effectively
- We’ll go through the basic principles of ontological coaching conversations
- You’ll practice coaching conversations that include working with the body
Throughout all three days, you’ll be reflecting, self-coaching, and coaching others. These approaches work whether you’re focusing on self-development, leading teams, or coaching others.
Ready to learn more?
If you’d like to learn more about our courses and workshops in ontological coaching and leadership, you can find full details on our Ontological Coaching page.
For organisations or individuals looking for bespoke leadership development programmes grounded in the principles outlined in this article, we’d be happy to have a chat. Please contact us to arrange an initial exploratory call.
