This training module offers an immersion into the fundamentals of life coaching, exploring the origins, definitions, and key principles of this supportive practice. It clarifies the posture and ethics of the coach, detailing the relational skills and ethical rules that underpin a successful working alliance. The coaching process is described step by step, from the initial diagnosis to the achievement of objectives, relying on proven models such as GROW and SMART. The coach’s essential communication skills, such as active listening, powerful questioning, and reformulation, are presented in depth and illustrated by concrete examples. The module also addresses classic tools like the wheel of life and the timeline, which allow for a comprehensive and dynamic analysis of the coachee’s situation. Finally, ample space is given to practice through supervised coaching sessions, which provide an experimental and feedback space to develop one’s posture and know-how. As the themes are covered, this module lays the foundation for a practice of coaching that is ethical, professional, and human.
