ABSTRACT
In this chapter key principles of narrative coaching are introduced. The term narrative is based on the metaphor of construction as socially available resource for making sense of experience. From the narrative standpoint, coaching is seen as improving understanding of our narrative positioning and exploring ways to negotiate new positioning. The concept of unique outcomes and their importance for the emerging self-narrative is elaborated. Narrative view of change is explored through the lens of innovative moments in the coaching process. Building on a typology of innovative moments, a model of the change process in narrative coaching is explored. Key narrative coaching techniques are introduced, including Externalization, Witnessing and Letter writing. A case example is provided to illustrate the narrative logic in the coaching process.
