At the core of the model is the Internal Compass. We believe you need to understand and lead yourself before you can effectively lead or coach others. We all have an internal compass, although our awareness of this inner landscape varies from person to person and throughout life. By identifying and naming our values, drivers, resources, and purpose, they become more accessible and available to us in everyday life.

The model is used in both leadership development and coach training. We invite leaders to lead from their own compass while helping others strengthen theirs.

For coaches, the Internal Compass offers a different but equally important perspective. A great coach believes in people's potential and helps them access their own resources, wisdom, and capacity for choice. Coaching is not about providing answers. It is about creating the conditions for learning and helping people take guidance from their own compass rather than from the coach. The coach's awareness of their own compass helps them remain present, curious, and focused on the person they are supporting.

The hexagon represents the coach's presence and the qualities that support excellent coaching. These qualities enable the coach to create an environment where reflection, learning, and growth can occur.

The qualities within the frame describe what masterful coaching can make possible. As awareness grows, new perspectives emerge, assumptions can be challenged, and choices become more intentional. This helps people reconnect with what matters most to them, deepening learning and enabling meaningful development.

The model is also grounded in the belief that sustainable development happens through an ongoing process of experience, reflection, experimentation, and learning. Inspired by Kolb's Learning Cycle*, it emphasises the importance of translating insight into action, and action into learning.

Ultimately, the LEARN Coaching Model helps people strengthen their internal compass, build human capabilities, and create greater impact in their relationships, teams, organisations, and communities.

*Kolb´s learning cycle:https://learningfromexperience.com