Streamline Coaching with Mind Maps

In this comprehensive and methodical session, Yohan Sohn introduces a structured approach to using mind mapping in executive coaching. With a strong background in project management, emotional intelligence, and visual thinking, Yohan presents mind maps not just as a visual tool, but as the central operating system for managing every step of the coaching process. From contracting to closure, and from collaboration to life planning, this session shows how coaches can elevate clarity, consistency, and connection with their clients using mind mapping. Key Themes & Topics: [00:02:40] Focus of the Session: Internal Coaching Process Yohan sets the scope — this session zeroes in on coaching processes, not external aspects like marketing or sales. [00:03:48] Core Benefits of Mind Mapping for Coaches Explains how mapping supports clarity, organisation, planning, ideation, execution — all vital in coaching. [00:05:10] Three Key Maps Introduced Master Map – to manage the full coaching process Collaboration Map – shared space for coach & client Life Map – for clients to reflect before sessions begin [00:06:12] Background & Influences Yohan shares his coaching philosophy, career background, and influences from Simtech, PMP certification, and executive coaching studies. [00:08:32] The Coaching Models He Uses Townsend’s Character Growth Tree Boyatzis' Intentional Change Model Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0) [00:12:42] Simplifying a Complex Coaching Journey Breakdown of the typical coaching flow: need > contracting > development plan > coaching > closure. [00:13:49] Building a Master Map of the Coaching Process Yohan illustrates how every step in coaching (e.g. contracts, surveys, data gathering) is embedded in a single mind map. [00:17:56] Hyperlinking Maps for Navigation & Clarity Shows how maps can be nested and hyperlinked for things like kickoff meetings and session tracking. [00:20:21] Embedding Files into Maps Describes how contracts, surveys, and other documents can be accessed directly from a map to save time and stay organised. [00:22:32] The Collaboration Map A live, shared space between coach and client with: – Session summaries – Progress logs – Homework – Information resources – Start/Stop/Continue journaling [00:29:24] The “Vision Formula” for Pre-Coaching Preparation An introspective framework: wish ? dream ? vision ? mission ? projects, all underpinned by core values, happiness, and success. [00:32:38] Life & Annual Planning Using Vision Formula Maps Clients complete these maps before coaching begins, offering a deeper starting point and clearer goals. [00:34:24] Q&A: Audience Q&A Highlights – Using emotional intelligence alongside mind mapping – Where to learn more about the Character Growth Tree model – Sharing and accessing process maps and vision templates – Whether to teach clients mind mapping or stick to traditional methods – The value of keywords over verbatim notes in session summaries – Tools and platforms: pros and cons of MindMapper vs. other software – Real-time virtual collaboration between coach and client – How to adapt when clients are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with mapping – The difference between personal and corporate vision/mission frameworks Featuring MindMapper