Unlocking transformative coaching experiences through art, Tamás Járdán, MCC, pioneers a groundbreaking approach merging coaching with drawing in his new book, “Coaching by Drawing™: How to Spark Change with a Drawing.” His Coaching by Drawing™ method redefines conversations, empowering professionals from diverse fields to excel in guiding others.
No artistic prowess required; just a pen and paper unveil profound insights and strategies. Tamás enriches your coaching arsenal with 33 potent tools, 1500+ impactful questions, and streamlined guidelines. Join the movement transforming visualization into tangible progress, inspiring leaders, coaches, educators, and self-improvers worldwide. Embrace the power of making the unseen visible, igniting growth, change, and boundless possibilities in every interaction.
The Title of Your Book?
Coaching by Drawing™: How to Spark Change with a Drawing
Why did you write the book?
I personally kept notes and drawings on my computer for years. This gave me an idea! What if I could share something new with the world? It was my dream to create a movement where coaches used simple drawings and visuals to keep alive conversations about goals alive over time. The pictures help the coach and coachee develop and remember conversations that lead to change. I believed I could help those who conduct coaching conversations create and use a proven method of underscoring drawings as additional ways to process goals, team alignment, understanding, and much more.
What was your biggest surprise or aha moment when writing your book?
That’s easy! When I called the publisher, he bought my idea after 15 minutes. This was really the aha moment for me. He loved the idea. I told him my mission. We spoke about it for 15 minutes and he bought it. So this aha moment fueled me. I knew I was about to provide the world a fresh and exciting coaching tool to use.
Who is your ideal audience for the book?
Seekers. What I mean by this is anyone who seeks life-long learning. Seekers may be professors, coaches, creatives, managers, HR specialists, mentors, or team leaders. Honestly, anyone who supports others in their own development or wants to develop by themselves will find these drawing tools useful.
Tell us, how do you deal with fear?
I started to develop this method 15 years ago. I had zero questioning or rejection. I was just fearful of finishing the book to manage all the details. There was a big change in the book marketing. Originally it was for professional coaches. I realized there was more potential in writing it for pop culture: mentors, sports coaches, — all people, not just professional coaches.
Tell us, how do you deal with rejection?
Sometimes people don’t really understand the drawing principles. I’ve coached hundreds of people. If a person doesn’t want to draw, then don’t force them to draw. Instead, use metaphors. Say something like a staircase or lighthouse. These types of metaphors versus drawings are also powerful. “Imagine a lighthouse” is just as powerful as having them draw something.
Frankly speaking, when I took this approach to rejection, sooner or later my clients would come around and be open to drawing. So one way to deal with rejection is to simply accept it and build on it.
Tell us two concepts or ideas you want the reader to takeaway?
1) Drawings Support Memory
Drawing works better because you can take something away from the coaching session. You can develop it more and use it as a tool to increase your self-confidence. You can shoot a photo and use it as a phone or computer background, or hang it on your bathroom mirror or kitchen door. It has a long-lasting effect. It has the power of the coaching session. The visual aspect supports the memories. Otherwise, the memories disappear. The drawing somehow shows you a map.
2) Drawings Build Dialogue
Drawing is only one part of the story. As you develop the drawing, there are questions and phrases. For example, lighthouses represent the goals. Boats or ocean liners, the sea, weather, and the environment become easier metaphors when you speak about the lighthouse as the goal. You can build up a more natural dialogue through the questions.
Name one of the biggest challenges you have faced writing your book and how did you overcome it?
I was worried about finalizing the manuscript and the shortcomings of my ugly drawings. I wanted other people to illustrate the book. It was a real struggle to find an illustrator. Eventually, I quit judging myself and my basic drawings were used. In fact, more people say they can relate to the simple drawings. I also worried about finishing the text, so I got a co-author to help me formulate my raw materials into a whole manuscript. Voila! A bestseller in the United States and in Europe!
What’s a personal self-talk, mantra, affirmation, or self-belief that contributes
Never give up!
How can people contact you?
You can follow my Coaching by Drawing movement at https://coachingbydrawing.com/
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If you would like to connect with me professionally, you can find me at http://linkedin.com/in/
Email: tamas@coachingbydrawing.com
3-4 Keywords or Tags, separated by commas, you want associated with your book?
Coaching by drawing, visual thinking, self-development, coaching tools
