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What Makes Coaching Work?

What Makes Coaching Work?

What Makes Coaching Work?

Beyond techniques or tools, coaching works best when it feels safe, real, and human.

Beyond techniques or tools, coaching works best when it feels safe, real, and human.

Beyond techniques or tools, coaching works best when it feels safe, real, and human.

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

ClearPath
ClearPath
ClearPath

Beyond Techniques — Into Ways of Being

Coaching isn’t just a set of tools.
It’s a living practice that helps you grow the capacity to meet life as it is — with clarity, authenticity, and presence.
Techniques matter; they give form and structure to the work.
But what brings them alive is the space between two people — a space of trust, attention, and genuine care.

The power of the relationship.

In Integral Coaching®, the relationship is not separate from the method — it is the method in motion.
Through deep listening and presence, the coach and client co-create a field where insight, emotion, and embodiment can come together. It’s in this relational field that new capacities begin to take shape — not through quick fixes, but through the slow intelligence of trust.

“It’s not the method that heals — it’s the relationship that lets the method work.”


A space That Holds the Whole of You

Coaching offers a rare kind of space — one where the whole of you is welcome: mind, body, emotion, and story.
You don’t have to perform or prove. You get to explore the patterns that shape you and the ways you wish to grow, inside a field of honest reflection and steady support.

Trust, Rhythm, and Real Change

Change takes rhythm.
Each session builds on the last, creating a pulse of reflection, practice, and integration.
This steady pace allows insight to become embodied, awareness to turn into capacity, and new ways of being to find their ground in daily life.

Bringing it together.

In the end, what makes coaching work is coherence: Techniques matter. Relationship matters. Presence matters.
When they align, coaching becomes a living system — one that evolves you, not just your performance.
It’s less about learning what to do, and more about becoming who you already are, more fully and freely.

Beyond Techniques — Into Ways of Being

Coaching isn’t just a set of tools.
It’s a living practice that helps you grow the capacity to meet life as it is — with clarity, authenticity, and presence.
Techniques matter; they give form and structure to the work.
But what brings them alive is the space between two people — a space of trust, attention, and genuine care.

The power of the relationship.

In Integral Coaching®, the relationship is not separate from the method — it is the method in motion.
Through deep listening and presence, the coach and client co-create a field where insight, emotion, and embodiment can come together. It’s in this relational field that new capacities begin to take shape — not through quick fixes, but through the slow intelligence of trust.

“It’s not the method that heals — it’s the relationship that lets the method work.”


A space That Holds the Whole of You

Coaching offers a rare kind of space — one where the whole of you is welcome: mind, body, emotion, and story.
You don’t have to perform or prove. You get to explore the patterns that shape you and the ways you wish to grow, inside a field of honest reflection and steady support.

Trust, Rhythm, and Real Change

Change takes rhythm.
Each session builds on the last, creating a pulse of reflection, practice, and integration.
This steady pace allows insight to become embodied, awareness to turn into capacity, and new ways of being to find their ground in daily life.

Bringing it together.

In the end, what makes coaching work is coherence: Techniques matter. Relationship matters. Presence matters.
When they align, coaching becomes a living system — one that evolves you, not just your performance.
It’s less about learning what to do, and more about becoming who you already are, more fully and freely.

Beyond Techniques — Into Ways of Being

Coaching isn’t just a set of tools.
It’s a living practice that helps you grow the capacity to meet life as it is — with clarity, authenticity, and presence.
Techniques matter; they give form and structure to the work.
But what brings them alive is the space between two people — a space of trust, attention, and genuine care.

The power of the relationship.

In Integral Coaching®, the relationship is not separate from the method — it is the method in motion.
Through deep listening and presence, the coach and client co-create a field where insight, emotion, and embodiment can come together. It’s in this relational field that new capacities begin to take shape — not through quick fixes, but through the slow intelligence of trust.

“It’s not the method that heals — it’s the relationship that lets the method work.”


A space That Holds the Whole of You

Coaching offers a rare kind of space — one where the whole of you is welcome: mind, body, emotion, and story.
You don’t have to perform or prove. You get to explore the patterns that shape you and the ways you wish to grow, inside a field of honest reflection and steady support.

Trust, Rhythm, and Real Change

Change takes rhythm.
Each session builds on the last, creating a pulse of reflection, practice, and integration.
This steady pace allows insight to become embodied, awareness to turn into capacity, and new ways of being to find their ground in daily life.

Bringing it together.

In the end, what makes coaching work is coherence: Techniques matter. Relationship matters. Presence matters.
When they align, coaching becomes a living system — one that evolves you, not just your performance.
It’s less about learning what to do, and more about becoming who you already are, more fully and freely.

— Laura Togui , Coach & Founder of Ways-of-being

— Laura Togui , Coach & Founder of Ways-of-being

— Laura Togui , Coach & Founder of Ways-of-being

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Explore more reflections, guidance, and practical tools to support your growth and well-being.

Your questions.
Answered.

Not sure what to expect? These answers might help you feel more confident as you begin.

What happens during the Chemistry Call?

The Chemistry Call is a free, 30-minute conversation to see if coaching feels like a good fit.
We’ll explore your intentions, clarify what kind of support you’re looking for, and decide together whether to begin a full program or start with a single session.

What happens during the Chemistry Call?

The Chemistry Call is a free, 30-minute conversation to see if coaching feels like a good fit.
We’ll explore your intentions, clarify what kind of support you’re looking for, and decide together whether to begin a full program or start with a single session.

What’s included in the Integral Coaching® Program?

What’s included in the Integral Coaching® Program?

Each program is a structured yet flexible journey — usually eight sessions over a few months.
You’ll receive personalized practices between sessions, reflection prompts, and a clear developmental topic that anchors your growth.
Sessions take place every three weeks to give space for real integration.

What’s the difference between the three session types?

What’s the difference between the three session types?

Integral Coaching Program → a full developmental journey with a custom plan and practices.

Dialectical Self-Discovery → two-coach session exploring depth and polarity in real time.

Focused Inquiry Session → one intensive 75-minute deep dive for clarity and action.

Each format can stand alone or complement the others, depending on your needs.

How does pricing work?

How does pricing work?

You can book sessions individually or as part of a program (which includes a 20% discount).
The Chemistry Call is free, and you only commit once we align on the right structure for you.
Payment is transparent, per session or per bundle — no hidden fees, no subscriptions.

Is everything shared in coaching confidential?

Is everything shared in coaching confidential?

Yes — completely.
Your privacy is central to this work. Everything discussed in coaching stays between you and your coach.
If you join a Dialectical session or Practice Circle, confidentiality agreements are upheld by all participants.

What if I’m unsure where to start?

What if I’m unsure where to start?

That’s completely normal.
Many clients begin with one session to experience the process before committing.
The first step — the free Chemistry Call — helps us sense what’s most alive for you and shape a path that fits your rhythm, not someone else’s.

Your questions.
Answered.

Not sure what to expect? These answers might help you feel more confident as you begin.

What happens during the Chemistry Call?

The Chemistry Call is a free, 30-minute conversation to see if coaching feels like a good fit.
We’ll explore your intentions, clarify what kind of support you’re looking for, and decide together whether to begin a full program or start with a single session.

What happens during the Chemistry Call?

The Chemistry Call is a free, 30-minute conversation to see if coaching feels like a good fit.
We’ll explore your intentions, clarify what kind of support you’re looking for, and decide together whether to begin a full program or start with a single session.

What’s included in the Integral Coaching® Program?

What’s included in the Integral Coaching® Program?

Each program is a structured yet flexible journey — usually eight sessions over a few months.
You’ll receive personalized practices between sessions, reflection prompts, and a clear developmental topic that anchors your growth.
Sessions take place every three weeks to give space for real integration.

What’s the difference between the three session types?

What’s the difference between the three session types?

Integral Coaching Program → a full developmental journey with a custom plan and practices.

Dialectical Self-Discovery → two-coach session exploring depth and polarity in real time.

Focused Inquiry Session → one intensive 75-minute deep dive for clarity and action.

Each format can stand alone or complement the others, depending on your needs.

How does pricing work?

How does pricing work?

You can book sessions individually or as part of a program (which includes a 20% discount).
The Chemistry Call is free, and you only commit once we align on the right structure for you.
Payment is transparent, per session or per bundle — no hidden fees, no subscriptions.

Is everything shared in coaching confidential?

Is everything shared in coaching confidential?

Yes — completely.
Your privacy is central to this work. Everything discussed in coaching stays between you and your coach.
If you join a Dialectical session or Practice Circle, confidentiality agreements are upheld by all participants.

What if I’m unsure where to start?

What if I’m unsure where to start?

That’s completely normal.
Many clients begin with one session to experience the process before committing.
The first step — the free Chemistry Call — helps us sense what’s most alive for you and shape a path that fits your rhythm, not someone else’s.

Your questions.
Answered.

Not sure what to expect? These answers might help you feel more confident as you begin.

What happens during the Chemistry Call?

The Chemistry Call is a free, 30-minute conversation to see if coaching feels like a good fit.
We’ll explore your intentions, clarify what kind of support you’re looking for, and decide together whether to begin a full program or start with a single session.

What happens during the Chemistry Call?

The Chemistry Call is a free, 30-minute conversation to see if coaching feels like a good fit.
We’ll explore your intentions, clarify what kind of support you’re looking for, and decide together whether to begin a full program or start with a single session.

What’s included in the Integral Coaching® Program?

What’s included in the Integral Coaching® Program?

Each program is a structured yet flexible journey — usually eight sessions over a few months.
You’ll receive personalized practices between sessions, reflection prompts, and a clear developmental topic that anchors your growth.
Sessions take place every three weeks to give space for real integration.

What’s the difference between the three session types?

What’s the difference between the three session types?

Integral Coaching Program → a full developmental journey with a custom plan and practices.

Dialectical Self-Discovery → two-coach session exploring depth and polarity in real time.

Focused Inquiry Session → one intensive 75-minute deep dive for clarity and action.

Each format can stand alone or complement the others, depending on your needs.

How does pricing work?

How does pricing work?

You can book sessions individually or as part of a program (which includes a 20% discount).
The Chemistry Call is free, and you only commit once we align on the right structure for you.
Payment is transparent, per session or per bundle — no hidden fees, no subscriptions.

Is everything shared in coaching confidential?

Is everything shared in coaching confidential?

Yes — completely.
Your privacy is central to this work. Everything discussed in coaching stays between you and your coach.
If you join a Dialectical session or Practice Circle, confidentiality agreements are upheld by all participants.

What if I’m unsure where to start?

What if I’m unsure where to start?

That’s completely normal.
Many clients begin with one session to experience the process before committing.
The first step — the free Chemistry Call — helps us sense what’s most alive for you and shape a path that fits your rhythm, not someone else’s.