Coaching the Soul: A Leadership Development Coaching Model

Coaching the Soul: A Leadership Development Coaching Model

Shanita Brown | 2021

Abstract

Leadership is a universal language. Since the beginning of time, people have sought leaders to lead them. Leadership seems to center more around competence than character. The title of leadership is not separate from the person who carries the title. Leaders do not lead from their title; they lead from who they are. Leadership is an inside job and starts within. Leadership is a journey and needs continuous development and transformation to be effective.

Many leaders lead from patterns and pathologies shaped by obstacles, wounds, brokenness, traumas, and strongholds; rather than leading from a place given freely to Christians in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:21). It is time for Christian leaders to live and lead from the Christ identity that produces fulfilled lives and desired results.

The CODE coaching model is a model for developing the soul. This model coaches the soul, which is a person’s inner being consisting of the mind, will, and emotions. The CODE Model improves authentic power, self-awareness, sense of identity, and empowerment. This model positions individuals to fulfill their desires in Christ. Our souls are essential. It is the part of us that expresses our feelings, thinking, and decisions. Parts of our souls show up in our everyday lives, including our leadership. The start of healthier and effective leaders starts with caring for and developing the soul. Leaders and coaches can use this simple framework to help individuals connect their souls with something greater that produces meaning, wholeness, and growth.