My Methodology

My coaching is grounded in the belief that you are already whole — that within you lies an original wisdom, purpose, and potential that doesn't need to be built, but remembered. I draw from a wide range of philosophical, psychological, and spiritual traditions that share this conviction. These influences inform a methodology that is both reflective and practical — a process of deep inquiry, clarity, and meaningful action.

Fitra: Returning to Your Original Nature

In the Islamic tradition, fitra refers to the innate, divinely-given nature of every human being — a state of original purity, alignment, and purpose. Coaching, for me, is a process of returning to this essential self by peeling away layers of conditioning, expectation, and noise. The goal is not to “fix” you, but to help you remember who you already are.

Socratic Maieutics: Giving Birth to Inner Knowing

Rooted in the teachings of Socrates, the maieutic method — the art of midwifery — guides my approach to dialogue. I don’t offer ready-made answers. Instead, I create a space where powerful questions help you surface your own insights, wisdom, and clarity. Coaching is a form of co-discovery, not instruction.

Logotherapy: Meaning as a Source of Strength

Drawing from Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, I see the search for meaning as a core human drive. In our work, we explore not just what you want, but why it matters — connecting your actions to something deeper and more enduring. Meaning fuels resilience, clarity, and authentic direction.

Strengths-Based Coaching: Building From What’s Strong

Rather than focusing on deficits, I help you identify and amplify your natural strengths — the traits, tendencies, and talents that already support you. This approach fosters confidence, self-trust, and grounded momentum.

Hillman’s Acorn Theory: Honoring the Soul’s Calling

James Hillman believed that each person carries an inner “acorn” — a seed of destiny that knows what it is meant to become. Coaching, through this lens, is a process of attunement: listening for the signals of your unique calling and helping you remove the blocks to becoming who you already are, underneath the noise of conditioning.

Jungian Individuation: Becoming Your Whole Self

Carl Jung’s concept of individuation speaks to the lifelong journey of integrating the many parts of ourselves — conscious and unconscious — into a coherent whole. Coaching supports this integration by helping you embrace your complexity, work with your shadow, and align with your true self.

Parker Palmer’s Hidden Wholeness

Drawing on contemplative traditions, Palmer reminds us that we each have a “hidden wholeness” — a true self buried beneath the pressures to perform, conform, or please. My role is to create the kind of quiet, honest space where that self can safely emerge and speak.

Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory: A Multi-Dimensional View

Wilber’s Integral Theory offers a holistic map of human development, recognizing the inner and outer, individual and collective dimensions of growth. I use this perspective to support change that is not just personal, but systemic — aligning your internal shifts with your external environment and context.

Thomas Moore’s Soul-Centered Approach

Influenced by archetypal psychology, Moore’s work emphasizes caring for the soul through depth, beauty, and meaning — not fixing it. This lens invites us to engage with life’s questions poetically and symbolically, not just strategically, honoring mystery as a part of transformation.

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow Theory

The experience of flow — being fully immersed in meaningful activity — offers a doorway to insight. When you’re in flow, you are often closest to your core self. I help you identify these moments and design your life around more of them.

The Enneagram: Pathways to Inner Freedom

The Enneagram is a rich tool for self-awareness and transformation. It maps nine core personality patterns — each with its own gifts, blind spots, and growth paths. I use it to help clients move beyond surface-level behavior and return to their essential nature.