“The Empowerment Dynamic” is a wonderful positive “flip” on the Karpman Drama Triangle (see “not my circus, not my monkey“). I also love their definition of coaching on this page of their site, clipped here:
A Coach sees the Creator essence in those they support and holds them as ultimately resourceful and resilient. A Coach uses the art of inquiry, curiosity, and deep listening to support others in discovering what is best for themselves. A Coach does not have to be a professional coach, simply “non-attached” to the outcomes of others, remaining supportive and encouraging.
I focus a lot on practices which can support me in being unattached, where I can care deeply about the issues someone else (client, friend, family) is dealing with, yet at the time be there in a way that is unattached to their outcomes.
I also agree very much that, as I would put it, a coaching mindset is one where you believe that the answers are within the client and that you are there to support them in finding those answers.