ABSTRACT
Solution-focused coaching (SFC) is an outcome-oriented, competence-based approach. It helps clients to achieve their preferred outcomes by evoking and co-constructing solutions to their problems. SFC fits perfectly with the futurefocused, goal-directed spirit of coaching. Rather than problem-solve, the solution-focused coach gives centre stage to the skills, strengths, knowledge and experience of the client. The coach’s role is to stretch, clarify, support and empower clients to design and implement solutions which will work for them. It is a practical approach which enhances client cooperation by focusing clearly on their agendas. The relationship between coaches and clients is a transparent one as the coach explains the techniques to the client, in the hope that he or she will take them away and use them for themselves. It is a focused, respectful and progressive method which gains beneficial results in a short period of time. SFC has won an international following since the late 1990s.
