What are the 3 C's of coaching?

The 3 C's of coaching are often described as clarity, challenge, and commitment. Together, they create a coaching relationship that is supportive, stretching, and action-oriented.

• The 3 C's:

• Clarity: Helping the client see their situation, goals, and patterns more clearly. 

• Challenge: Questioning assumptions and inviting the client to expand their perspective and behavior. 

• Commitment: Translating insight into specific actions and follow-through. 

• Why these matter:

• Without clarity, leaders act on partial or inaccurate narratives. 

• Without challenge, they stay in their comfort zone; with

Kindred Consulting Group:

• Embeds these 3 C's into executive coaching and advisory work, anchored in the broader Kindred Clarity Framework. 

• This ensures coaching conversations are tightly linked to organizational realities and strategic priorities.

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