# 🌱 Working Philosophies At Daring Futures, we believe clarity of philosophy fosters stronger partnerships. These statements express the principles that underpin our approach to change, leadership, learning, coaching, collaboration, and team development. They also serve as an invitation: when we work together, we’ll always aim to understand where our views align—and where they diverge—so that we reduce unnecessary friction and deepen trust. ## 🔄 Philosophy of Change Change is a **constant companion**—not a project to be managed, but a human experience to be navigated. We believe change is relational, iterative, and situated in context. > We approach change as a dynamic interaction between people, structures, and purpose. It’s not just about strategy—it’s about identity, meaning, and belonging. **Theoretical underpinnings:** - Complex Adaptive Systems Theory - Social Constructionism - Kurt Lewin's Change Model (Unfreeze–Change–Refreeze) ## 🧭 Philosophy of Leadership Leadership is **distributed influence in service of a shared purpose**. It’s less about hierarchy, more about stewardship. > We see leadership not as a role, but a relational practice. The work of leadership is to cultivate clarity, enable contribution, and align action with values. **Theoretical underpinnings:** - Adaptive Leadership (Heifetz) - Servant Leadership (Greenleaf) - Complexity Leadership Theory ## 📚 Philosophy of Learning Learning is the process of **meaning-making through experience**. It is active, social, and embodied. > We believe learning emerges from reflection, feedback, and safe-to-fail experimentation. It thrives in environments of psychological safety and curiosity. **Theoretical underpinnings:** - Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle - Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development - Transformative Learning (Mezirow) ## 🪞 Philosophy of Coaching Coaching is a **space for thinking and becoming**. It is both relational and results-oriented. > We treat coaching as a co-created process where clients are invited to slow down, surface meaning, and take committed action in line with what matters most. **Theoretical underpinnings:** - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) - Person-Centred Approach (Carl Rogers) - Cognitive Behavioural Coaching - Gestalt and Systems Thinking ## 🤝 Philosophy of Collaboration Collaboration is **a quality of relationship, not just a way of working**. It's built through shared meaning and mutual regard. > We believe good collaboration requires generosity, clarity, and feedback. And that the way we work together shapes the outcomes we create. **Theoretical underpinnings:** - Relational Coordination (Gittell) - Psychological Safety (Amy Edmondson) - Dialogic Organisation Development ## 👥 Philosophy of Teams Teams are **living systems**, not task units. They are defined by their purpose, shared norms, and quality of connection. > A great team is more than the sum of its parts—it’s an ongoing conversation. Team coaching helps teams make their dynamics discussable and developmental. **Theoretical underpinnings:** - Team Effectiveness Models (e.g. Tuckman, Hackman) - Systemic Team Coaching (Hawkins) - Complex Systems Theory - Group Dynamics and Reflexivity in Teams ## 🧠 Final Word These philosophies are not dogma—they’re active guides. We review and refine them regularly, based on what we’re learning through practice, research, and dialogue with others. 🧭 If you're partnering with us, let’s make your philosophies visible too. ![[includes-calltoaction-reflective]] >![[includes-hranchor-daringway]] # 🤝 Want to stay in touch? ![[includes-footer-substack]] %% --- # Local Resources - ... # A pitch version ## 👋 About Daring Futures We’re a coaching-led transformation partner — here to help your people and teams grow through change, not just survive it. Blending consulting precision with coaching depth, we work across strategy, delivery, and culture to support transformation leaders, scale-up founders, and consultancy directors in building lasting capability. Our work is grounded in a simple truth: **human systems shape organisational outcomes**. That’s why we focus on: - Practical clarity over theory - Coaching that respects context and autonomy - Change that sticks because it’s co-created, not imposed Whether we’re coaching senior leaders, supporting team growth, or embedding better ways of working, we do so with care, curiosity, and courage. We’re not a typical consultancy — and we don’t want to be. We’re your thinking partner, integration ally, and capability coach. --- ![[includes-calltoaction-reflective-1]] ![[includes-hranchor-daringway]] %%