As a coach and researcher in optimal functioning, I have found that one of the most effective ways to help clients achieve their goals and reach their full potential is through strengths-based interventions. At its core, a strengths-based approach focuses on identifying and leveraging an individual’s unique strengths, rather than focusing on their weaknesses or areas for improvement. Research supports the effectiveness of this approach. In a meta-analytic review of 29 studies, Bates-Krakoff and collaborators (2022) found that strengths-based interventions had a significant impact on behavioural outcomes such as goal attainment and work performance. A similar review also found that they can lead to significant increases in positive affect, life…

Imagine waking up each day with an unwavering sense of purpose, experiencing profound fulfillment in every aspect of your life. Picture having the guidance and support to unlock your full potential and create the life you truly desire. Well, dear reader, that’s exactly what optimal functioning coaching is for. Optimal Functioning vs Life Coaching: Embracing the Science of Thriving Life coaching encompasses a wide range of approaches and methodologies which often lack scientific grounding, meaning its quality and effectiveness can vary significantly. In contrast, optimal functioning coaching draws from the best of coaching-related sciences, meaning it uses strategies and techniques that have been proven effective in promoting peak performance, personal…