Integral Framework as a Systemic Foundation for Coaching

Abstract

<p>Coaching as a combination of cognitive and behavioral techniques can be founded</p><p> </p><p>upon different knowledge bases, or frameworks. Like positive psychology or</p><p> </p><p>consulting psychology, coaching utilizes theories from developmental</p><p> </p><p>psychologies and other knowledge bases concerning human transformation. We</p><p> </p><p>argue that systemic coaching is best facilitated by the integral framework that</p><p> </p><p>acknowledges the diversity and multi-faceted nature of human existence.</p><p> </p><p>Following Ken Wilber and Robert Kegan, we reconstruct and discuss integral</p><p> </p><p>coaching (as developed by Joanne Hunt and Laura Divine) as a systemic coaching</p><p> </p><p>approach that is based on integral framework. We conclude that the integral</p><p> </p><p>framework is needed not only for truly systemic coaching, but also for the</p><p> </p><p>construction of wisdom cultures that acknowledge the big picture, or systemic</p><p> </p><p>relationships beyond one’s immediate surroundings</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><i><p>Keywords: integral framework, integral coaching, four quadrants model, AQAL</p><p> </p><p>model, knowledge base of coaching, developmental psychology, adult thinking,</p><p> </p><p>positive psychology, consulting psychology, wisdom culture</p><p></p><p></p><p></p></i><p><br /></p>