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    What is Purpose Coaching? – Definition, methods, cost & process

    Purpose Coaching combines classical coaching with the question of meaning, strengths and values. This pillar page gives you the full definition, an overview of every coaching type, the difference to therapy and mentoring, and concrete pricing and process in Switzerland.

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    What to expect

    1. What is coaching? (Definition)

    Coaching is a time-limited, solution- and resource-focused process. The coach asks questions, the client finds their own answers – on equal footing, without advice.

    2. What is Purpose Coaching?

    Purpose Coaching is a modern form of life and career coaching. It combines validated strengths diagnostics (Gallup CliftonStrengths®, profilingvalues) with values work to answer: "What am I here for?"

    3. Coaching types at a glance

    Life, business, career, executive, team, resilience and strengths coaching – each has a clear focus and occasion.

    4. Coaching vs. therapy vs. mentoring

    Coaching addresses present and future with healthy clients. Therapy treats suffering and diagnoses. Mentoring shares advice from personal expertise.

    5. How does Purpose Coaching work?

    First call → strengths/values assessment → 4–6 sessions of 75–90 min → growth plan. Proven methods: GROW model, values work, vision board.

    6. What does coaching cost in Switzerland?

    Single session 200–350 CHF. Packages (4–6 sessions incl. assessment) 1,200–2,800 CHF. Not covered by health insurance. Free 30-min first call.

    How it works

    1. Free 30-min consultation

    Online or by phone. Clarify your situation, check the fit, transparent quote – no obligation.

    2. Strengths & values assessment

    Gallup CliftonStrengths® (34 talent themes) and/or profilingvalues – the scientific foundation of your purpose.

    3. 4–6 coaching sessions

    Deep work on strengths, values, vision and concrete steps – online, in Bern/Wabern or combined.

    4. Growth plan & integration

    You leave with clarity, a written purpose statement and concrete next steps for 6–12 months.

    Who is this for?

    • You want a sound definition of coaching, purpose coaching and related terms.
    • You're deciding whether coaching, therapy or mentoring is right for you.
    • You're comparing providers and need orientation on pricing, process and methods in Switzerland.
    • You want to understand what "purpose" really means – beyond marketing slogans.
    „I spent weeks researching what coaching actually is and whether it fits me. This single page gave me more clarity than a dozen provider sites – including honest pricing."

    Markus T. · Division Head, Zurich

    Coaching, life coaching, purpose coaching – definitions in detail

    According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), coaching is a partnering, thought-provoking and creative process that inspires clients to maximize their personal and professional potential. The coach doesn't prescribe solutions – they ask questions, listen actively and create a protected space for reflection. Coaching is always voluntary, time-limited and works with healthy, capable people on a clearly defined topic.

    Life coaching focuses on private life: relationships, life stages, transitions, the search for meaning. Business coaching addresses professional themes: leadership, career decisions, conflicts, performance. Career coaching is a subset focused on professional reorientation. Executive coaching is business coaching for top management. Team coaching works with whole groups instead of individuals.

    Purpose Coaching is a modern synthesis: it uses the tools of life and business coaching but combines them with validated diagnostics (Gallup CliftonStrengths®, profilingvalues) and the central question of meaning. The goal isn't a new job – it's a sustainable "why": the intersection of your strengths, your values and what the world needs from you.

    Therapy distinction: Psychotherapy treats psychological distress (depression, anxiety, trauma) based on a diagnosis. Coaching doesn't work with diagnoses but with goals. If you're acutely suffering, seek therapy first – coaching complements but doesn't replace it. Mentoring distinction: Mentors share advice from their own industry experience; coaches deliberately don't give advice but help you find your own answers.

    Process in practice: After the free 30-min call comes the assessment, then 4–6 sessions over 2–4 months. Methods like the GROW model (Goal–Reality–Options–Will) structure each session. Values and strengths work provide the content. Vision board and meaning quadrant consolidate the result. Sessions last 75–90 minutes and take place online or in Bern/Wabern.

    Pricing in Switzerland: A serious single session costs 200–350 CHF. Full purpose packages (assessment plus 4–6 sessions) range from 1,200 to 2,800 CHF. Health insurance does not reimburse coaching – it's not a medical service. Look for transparent pricing before every booking and a recognized coach certification (e.g. Certified Purpose Coach®, ICF, Gallup).

    Frequently asked questions

    Consulting gives expert recommendations ("You should do X"). Coaching asks questions so you find your own answer. Both have their place – coaching is more sustainable for personality, values and meaning.

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    30 minutes, free, no obligation – online or in Bern. We clarify your question and check whether coaching is the right fit.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    In the following FAQs we answer the most common questions about Purpose Coaching, Gallup CliftonStrengths®, Profilingvalues, coaching duration, investment and online vs. on-site sessions in Bern, Zurich and across Switzerland. PurposeCoach® has supported more than 750 individuals, leaders and teams across Switzerland and Europe – since 2014, certified as a Gallup CliftonStrengths® coach and Profilingvalues partner. If your question is not answered here, book the free 30-minute consultation – we take time to clarify your concern, the right format and your next step personally.

    Personal development coaching is a structured process that helps you clarify and reach personal and professional goals. At PurposeCoach® we work strengths-based with Gallup CliftonStrengths® and Profilingvalues – scientifically grounded, not just gut feeling. Unlike consulting or mentoring, a coach doesn't hand you answers; instead they make your own resources visible.
    Personal development coaching is a structured process that helps you clarify and reach personal and professional goals. At PurposeCoach® we work strengths-based with Gallup CliftonStrengths® and Profilingvalues – scientifically grounded, not just gut feeling. Unlike consulting or mentoring, a coach doesn't hand you answers; instead they make your own resources visible.

    Coaching is solution- and future-focused – designed for healthy people seeking clarity, growth or change. Psychotherapy treats mental health conditions and often works with the past. For acute symptoms like depression or burnout we recommend parallel medical care – coaching does not replace therapy.
    Coaching is solution- and future-focused – designed for healthy people seeking clarity, growth or change. Psychotherapy treats mental health conditions and often works with the past. For acute symptoms like depression or burnout we recommend parallel medical care – coaching does not replace therapy.

    Typical outcomes after 4–6 sessions: clarity on your top talents and values, a grounded decision on your next career step, stronger self-confidence and concrete routines for daily life and leadership. Gallup research shows people who use their strengths daily are 6× more engaged and 3× more satisfied at work.
    Typical outcomes after 4–6 sessions: clarity on your top talents and values, a grounded decision on your next career step, stronger self-confidence and concrete routines for daily life and leadership. Gallup research shows people who use their strengths daily are 6× more engaged and 3× more satisfied at work.

    A 1:1 Strengths Breakthrough Coaching (SBC) typically includes 4 to 6 sessions of 60–90 minutes over about 90 days. A single session can give quick clarity; deeper change processes benefit from 6 months of support. You decide on depth and pace.
    A 1:1 Strengths Breakthrough Coaching (SBC) typically includes 4 to 6 sessions of 60–90 minutes over about 90 days. A single session can give quick clarity; deeper change processes benefit from 6 months of support. You decide on depth and pace.

    A CliftonStrengths® assessment with debrief starts at CHF 62, the SBT online course at CHF 697, and a full 1:1 SBC package ranges from CHF 1,490 to CHF 3,500 – depending on scope. In your free 30-min consultation you receive a transparent, tailored offer.
    A CliftonStrengths® assessment with debrief starts at CHF 62, the SBT online course at CHF 697, and a full 1:1 SBC package ranges from CHF 1,490 to CHF 3,500 – depending on scope. In your free 30-min consultation you receive a transparent, tailored offer.

    Look for accredited coaching training (e.g. ICF), scientifically validated tools (Gallup CliftonStrengths®, Profilingvalues) and verified client testimonials. PurposeCoach® is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and Profilingvalues consultant with over 750 clients across Switzerland and Europe.
    Look for accredited coaching training (e.g. ICF), scientifically validated tools (Gallup CliftonStrengths®, Profilingvalues) and verified client testimonials. PurposeCoach® is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and Profilingvalues consultant with over 750 clients across Switzerland and Europe.

    We open with a check-in on your current situation, go deep with focused questions, exercises and reflections around your strengths and values – and close with concrete next steps for the week ahead. After each session you receive a short summary with your key insights.
    We open with a check-in on your current situation, go deep with focused questions, exercises and reflections around your strengths and values – and close with concrete next steps for the week ahead. After each session you receive a short summary with your key insights.

    Yes. Over 70% of our sessions run online via Zoom – flexible from anywhere in Switzerland and Europe, often in the evening alongside your job. On-site coaching in Bern (Seftigenstrasse 302, Wabern) is ideal for intensive half-day sessions or team workshops. Impact studies show comparable results.
    Yes. Over 70% of our sessions run online via Zoom – flexible from anywhere in Switzerland and Europe, often in the evening alongside your job. On-site coaching in Bern (Seftigenstrasse 302, Wabern) is ideal for intensive half-day sessions or team workshops. Impact studies show comparable results.

    Book a free 30-minute initial consultation – non-binding and confidential. We clarify your goals, check the chemistry and you'll see whether our strengths-based approach fits you. If it doesn't, we're happy to refer you to other certified colleagues in our Swiss network.
    Book a free 30-minute initial consultation – non-binding and confidential. We clarify your goals, check the chemistry and you'll see whether our strengths-based approach fits you. If it doesn't, we're happy to refer you to other certified colleagues in our Swiss network.

    In session one we define measurable goals (e.g. career decision, energy level, team satisfaction) and use before/after self-assessments on a 1–10 scale. Your CliftonStrengths® profile remains your personal reference – we check after 90 days what has concretely changed in your daily life.
    In session one we define measurable goals (e.g. career decision, energy level, team satisfaction) and use before/after self-assessments on a 1–10 scale. Your CliftonStrengths® profile remains your personal reference – we check after 90 days what has concretely changed in your daily life.

    What you can reliably expect from us

    Trust is the foundation of every good coaching relationship. These four signals show why clients across Switzerland and Europe choose PurposeCoach®.

    • Certified Coaching Qualifications

      Gallup CliftonStrengths® coach, Profilingvalues consultant and years of practice. Meet our team and certifications.

      Team & certifications
    • Swiss-Standard Data Protection

      We host in Switzerland, follow the FADP and only use your data for the agreed coaching. Your content stays confidential.

      Privacy policy
    • Transparent Collaboration

      Clear pricing, a documented process and no hidden costs. In the free initial consultation we openly clarify what fits you.

      Imprint & transparency
    • Rooted in Switzerland

      On-site coaching in Bern, Zurich and online sessions across Switzerland and Europe. Since 2014 we have guided more than 750 people.

      Location & availability