How I understand coaching I) The fundamental principle The academic principles of my coaching proposition are: Classical psychology The systemic approach Topic-focussed interaction The various schools of thought are, for example: • TA Transaction Analysis (see below) • Systemic, e.g. circular questions, system visualisation,   analysis of dynamics, behavioural therapy, e.g. role play • TFI – Topic-Focussed Interaction • NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming, e.g. reframing, anchoring II) In Coaching I stand for • Development impulses and accompanying clients or   organizations, helping to contribute to more satisfaction   and success • Humanitarianism and target-orientation, which for me   are reconcilable • Judicial use of instruments and theoretical models –   only if and when they are beneficial to the client’s needs • Working on two levels: on the one level with the inner   resources to discover the client’s true potential, on the other   implementing the next steps, with a tried and true structure,   towards achieving the client goals. III) Transaction Analysis I have an special affinity for Eric Berne’s transaction analysis.