What is the 70/30 rule in coaching

The 70/30 rule in coaching generally suggests that the client should do about 70% of the talking, while the coach speaks about 30% of the time. This balance keeps the focus on the client's goals, insights, and ownership, rather than on the coach's opinions.

• In practice, 70/30 means:

• The coach asks powerful, open-ended questions that prompt reflection and clarity. 

• The client talks through challenges, options, and commitments, while the coach offers targeted observations and frameworks.

• Benefits of the 70/30 rule:

• Encourages deeper self-awareness and problem-solving capacity in the client, rather than dependency on the coach.

• Ensures sessions are tailored to real, current issues rather than generic content. 

At Kindred Consulting Group:

• Executive coaching honors this principle while integrating structured tools from organizational psychology and leadership science. 

• The aim is not just insight in the room, but observable shifts in how leaders think, decide, and lead their organizations.

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