‘A‘ohe ‘ulu e loa‘a i ka pōkole o ka lou.
No breadfruit can be reached when the picking stick is too short.
(There is no success without preparation).
In this article I take a brief look at how Huna provides a useful framework in which to frame coaching.
One of definition that the International Coaching Community gives of coaching is:
Coaching is distinguished from therapy as it is generally about where someone is right now and what they want to achieve and what will enable the gap between the two to be bridged. Despite this, there may be blocks in the way and coaching can help remove those blocks. Coaching empowers as it facilitates the process of the coachee gaining their own insights and making their own changes.
Coaching generally focuses on two levels:
The purpose of coaching is essentially to bring about some kind of change and manifest something new.
It is evident that Huna can be applied as an excellent framework for coaching. It provides a powerful structure which can be applied across a range of different contexts. In addition, there are a range of tools and techniques within this framework that can assist coaching clients to deal with challenges and support their goals. While the Huna philosophy derives from ancient Hawaiian beliefs, the principles are timeless and focus ultimately on their utility, practicality and effectiveness which makes it an excellent approach to dealing with most modern day issues.
The Huna coaching approach can be applied to many different contexts . The following are some areas that I focus on, however, the possibilities beyond that are vast:
Personal development
e.g. applied or existential. Depth coaching, self discovery, increasing effectiveness, exploring the adventure of life
Relationships
e.g. changing and improvements in a range of contents, intimate, family, workplace etc
Business and leadership
e.g. authenticity, confidence, personal sovereignty, persuasion, influence, team work
Sports and performance
e.g. overcoming blocks, improving performance.
When one considers applying the principles of Huna to coaching it can be seen that they provide a rich approach which works on multiple levels.
From a coachees’ perspective:
Ike***Awareness*** The World Is What You Think It Is
Kala***Freedom*** There Are No limits
Makia***Focus***Energy Flows Where Attention Goes
Manawa***Presence***Now Is The Moment Of Power
Aloha***Love/ Connection***To Love is to be happy with.
Mana***Power***All Power Comes From Within
Pono***Flexibility / Success***Effectiveness Is The Measure Of Truth.
Just some examples of other elements of Huna that can be applied to coaching contexts include:
Manifesting
Hu and Na
Aspects of the self.
Shifting perspectives on reality.
Cultivating the ‘adventurer’ attitude to whatever you want to achieve
The coaching relationship involves a two way dialogue between the coachee and the coach (Kumu a’o). The Huna principles can be applied to the coach as well to ensure the coaching process is effective. Examples include:
Ike***Awareness***The World Is What You Think It Is
Kala***Freedom***There Are No Limits
Makia***Focus***Energy Flows Where Attention Goes
Manawa***Presence***Now Is The Moment Of Power
Aloha***Love/ Connection***To Love Is To Be Happy With
Mana***Power***All Power Comes From Within
Pono***Flexibility / Success***Effectiveness Is The Measure Of Truth.
A few examples of other aspects of Huna that can be applied to the coach include:
Working with all aspects of the self
Working in Ao and Po
Grokking
Expectations
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Oni kalalea ke ku a ka lā‘au loa.
A tall tree stands above the others.
A person of outstanding achievements.
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This article just begins to explore the application of Huna to the broad field of coaching. Huna has a widespread application and can provide a perfect framework to assist people in achieving their goals and achieving success.
Pete Dalton ©2020. This article first appeared on Aloha International
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