Understanding and Applying Energy Levels in
Your Coaching Practice
Presented by:
Chip White, PCC
Owner
Human Investment Solutions
Spartanburg, SC
Each of us view the world through filters based on our experiences, values, and assumptions — they either limit what we see (like tunnel vision) or expand it (like a prism). We most likely unconsciously developed these filters throughout our lives and they significantly impact how we perceive things. This ultimately affects how we show up in different situations and could even be holding us back from realizing the full potential in all facets of our life (relationships, family, career, etc).
Energy leadership is an attitudinal assessment, not a personality-based one, and it puts a numerical value to the types of energy a person experiences and expresses:
- Level 1: Feeling lost. Stuck. Lack of choice. I can’t. I have to. Fearful.
- Level 2: Anger. Combativeness. Resisting or fighting energy.
- Level 3: Rationalizing. Fine. Coping.
- Level 4: Care. Compassion. Service to others.
- Level 5: Reconciliation. Win-win. Solution-focused.
- Level 6: Intuition. Creative genius. Visionary.
- Level 7: Absolute Passion. Non-judgment. Oneness.
It’s normal for people to cycle up and down the energetic spectrum as they experience life but it’s also important to remember we are a mix of different energy levels, never just ONE single level. There is no "good" or "bad" energy per se, but each type has inherent advantages and disadvantages and can be consciously used to reach specific goals.
Understanding and applying energy levels in your coaching practice can help make you more effective and impactful to your clients.
About Our Speaker
Chip is a graduate of Clemson University with a B.S. in electrical engineering. He began his career at Exxon Corporation at the Baton Rouge Refinery as an electrical and instrumentation engineer. He has spent the last two decades in a manufacturing environment at Michelin Tire Corporation working in various leadership roles (project engineer, continuous improvement manager, central productivity manager, recruiting manager, corporate leadership trainer, and human resources business partner). Furthermore, Chip is a Certified Professional Coach (PCC) and is the owner of Human Investment Solutions which is a company that focuses on leadership development and career coaching.
Chip lives in Spartanburg and is happily married to Lori, the love of his life and helpmate. He has two grown children, Gresham and Rachel.
