Coaching, sparring & counselling

Coaching and sparring is about unlocking potential, strengthening self-awareness and creating development. IPA’s analysis tools make this process more targeted and value-creating. Through an in-depth understanding of behaviour, motives, preferences, leadership style and values, the analyses create a solid foundation for personal and professional development.

Below are the four core IPA analyses and how they contribute to coaching and sparring.

The IPA analyses provide an accurate and nuanced understanding of the individual, making them powerful tools in coaching and sparring. Whether the goal is personal development, career clarification or leadership development, the analyses provide a solid foundation for targeted insight and action.

IPA Core Personality maps how a person typically behaves in different situations. It uncovers preferences in interaction, problem solving and decision making.

In coaching, IPA Core Personality provides insight into:

• How the person naturally behaves in work and social contexts
• Strengths and development areas in relation to communication and collaboration
• How behavioural patterns can support or challenge career development

This makes the analysis particularly useful in coaching programmes working with behavioural adaptation, collaboration and personal effectiveness.

IPA Meta delves deeper into what drives a person – what motives, preferences and values lie behind behaviour.

In coaching, IPA Meta creates value by:

• Clarifying what motivates a person and where energy and commitment are created
• Providing insight into preferences for working methods and ways of working
• Identifying potential mismatches between a person’s motivation and current work situation

By working with IPA Meta, the coaching programme can focus on how the person can create a better balance between internal drivers and external demands.

IPA Leadership Mindset analyses how a person embraces their leadership, whether in formal leadership roles or in informal team dynamics.

In coaching, this analysis is particularly useful for:

• Understanding how a person best leads themselves and others
• Identifying the person’s preferred leadership style and how it affects collaboration
• Balancing strengths and development areas in leadership and team dynamics

Coaching based on the IPA Leadership Mindset creates a stronger foundation for leadership development and team optimisation.

IPA Values maps the fundamental values that guide a person’s decisions and actions.

In coaching processes, values are essential for:

• Ensuring that career choices and decisions are aligned with the person’s core values
• Creating authenticity and increased job satisfaction through values-based development
• Identifying potential value conflicts that can lead to frustration or loss of motivation

IPA Values makes it possible to work with deeper layers of development, aligning long-term career goals and personal priorities.

IPA Nordic’s wellbeing and stress concept is based on a scientific approach to employee work balance. Using data on flow, stress and boredom, we create an accurate picture of where an individual or team is on the wellbeing scale.

Through analyses we identify:

• Flow – When the employee is engaged and challenged at the right level
• Stress – When demands exceed resources and strain occurs
• Boredom – When tasks are not stimulating enough

Our concept helps create a work culture where wellbeing is in focus and stress is prevented. By working strategically with flow and stress balance, managers and employees can optimise both performance and wellbeing.