Co-Active Coaching: The Four Cornerstones
- Cindy Hosea
- Feb 27
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 8
A strong foundation is essential for building something meant to last—one that can support growth, change, and transformation. Co-Active Coaching works the same way, with its strength and stability coming from four essential cornerstones. Without them, the coaching relationship is shaky, uncertain. But with them in place, coaching becomes a powerful, enduring force that holds space for clients to explore, discover, and step into their fullest potential.
That’s Co-Active Coaching. It’s not about giving advice or doling out homework assignments. It’s about guiding people back to themselves, so they can find the courage, clarity, and confidence to move forward.
At its core, this approach stands on four cornerstones that align beautifully with the ICF Core Competencies and create truly transformative coaching experiences. Keep reading to learn about each cornerstone and see examples of how they support the coaching conversation.