Ontological Coaching originates from the teachings of Ontology. According to Wikipedia, “Ontology is the philosophical study of the nature of being, becoming, existence, or reality, as well as the basic categories of being and their relations.”

This area of inquiry explores the structures that shape our reality and how they influence our perception of the world.

Famous Ontologists

Prominent ontologists include Aristotle, Plato, Immanuel Kant, John Locke, Thomas Aquinas, and Gottfried Leibniz. Their work continues to shape how we understand existence and human potential.

Ontological Coaching Goes Deeper

Ontological Coaching is based on the premise that you are a co-creator of your life, and your way of being shapes your reality. An Ontological Coach helps you explore new possibilities through powerful questions and supports you in taking aligned, effective action.

The coach’s role is not to give you answers. Instead, they facilitate deep learning—both conscious and subconscious—helping you access your inner wisdom. This approach creates more sustainable transformation than traditional “how-to” methods, which often provide only short-term results.

Ontological Coaching also trains you to become aware of three key elements: body, language, and emotions. These elements are interconnected and essential to human growth and fulfillment. Strategic planning is still part of the process, but it’s built on a stronger foundation—your way of being.

Not All Coaches Are Equal

Working with a Certified Ontological Coach—one who’s also an ICF Professional Certified Coach—ensures a deeper level of transformation. This kind of coaching goes beyond setting goals and providing motivation. It helps you shift your identity and overcome long-standing patterns.

Most coaches are not trained to create a safe space for deep emotional work or to navigate challenges rooted in trauma. Without this level of care and skill, clients can leave sessions feeling disappointed—or even worse off.

As Julio Olalla, a leader in the field, explains in his book From Knowledge to Wisdom:

“Unfortunately, coaching today is being practiced by many who are uncredentialed and unstudied, who are offering traditional consulting, training, and pop-psychology advice under the guise of ‘coaching.’ It is being practiced by those caught in the same habits and traps of thinking that the clients they are trying to serve are in.”

This is why it’s so important to work with a Certified Ontological Coach—someone who adheres to the ethical guidelines placed by International Coaching Federation (ICF) and has done their own inner work and knows how to truly listen. They’re present, attuned, and skilled at guiding you toward greater clarity and alignment with your well being in mind.

Ontological Coaching Brings Greater Awareness

For example, if you have a fear of failure, it can quietly shape your outcomes—even if your actions appear “right” on the surface. That fear creates an internal contradiction that undermines your efforts.

It’s like playing darts while looking at the wall instead of the target. No matter how hard you try, your aim is off. In the same way, if your thoughts and beliefs aren’t aligned with your actions, real success remains out of reach.

Ontological Coaching helps you realign from the inside out. You begin to see your world differently. You act with greater confidence. You feel empowered to move forward—knowing that lasting change is possible. How might this new way of being affect your actions and outcomes?

Why Work With A Certified Ontological Coach?

Here’s what becomes possible when you work with a Certified Ontological Coach:

• Understand what drives your actions—and why you feel stuck

• Identify the internal blocks keeping you from your dreams

• Shift how you see yourself and what you believe is possible

• Break through self-limiting beliefs

• Create long-lasting change from the inside out

When you shift your way of being, you gain access to a deeper peace, true happiness, and a more abundant life.

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Much success on your journey!

Mina