Some of you have already decided on their Philia Partner for the Philia Peer Coaching Programme. This is great! For those of you who are still deciding on their peer for the programme, here is some advice.
Who of your friends and contacts really inspires you with their life? This is the number one sign when picking a Peer Coaching Partner for the Philia Programme! The people, who inspire us the most are usually continuously working on their personal development and are delighted to learn about novel approaches such as the Philia Project.
Here are some other hints that will reveal the right Philia Partner for you.
Wanting a Transformation
Chose a person who wants to change and grow. Find out whether they are open to change by listening to them speak about their life. Do they emphasise plans and dreams or do they only complain and blame others for their problems?
Valuing Proactivity
Does your potential Philia Partner value proactivity? Have a look at how they spend their spare time. Are they an active person with hobbies, projects and interests? If yes, this is likely the kind of person you are looking for.
Prioritising Commitments
Being active and goal orientated usually goes hand in hand with having a busy schedule. You want to make sure that your program partner sees the Philia Project as a top priority and is willing to make time for the weekly coaching calls. Both of you need to be determined to commit to the process.
Oftentimes, the right project partner is not necessarily a person we meet on a very regular basis. It is more important whether we click with the person in terms of having aspirations.
It can be beneficial to choose a friend, who is not part of the same social circles. For them it will be much easier to stay neutral during the coaching process. The main goal of the coaching is to find your own voice. Some participants are also doing the weekly Philia Sessions with their best friends. Listen within and chose an inspiring and reliable friend who believes in change. Then the chances that your personal development in the programme will skyrocket are very high!
