Competencies

General Competencies for All Categories: Specialist, Expert, Master

Understands and follows the ethical standards outlined in the Ethical Code.
Clearly differentiates between training in narrative intelligence development and other professional client interactions, referring clients to relevant specialists when necessary.
Effectively communicates agreements with clients, including logistics, payment, scheduling, and third-party involvement.
Ensures that applied methods align with the client’s needs for optimal effectiveness.
Demonstrates genuine care for the client’s well-being and future, acting with integrity, honesty, and sincerity.

Adopts a flexible approach, choosing the most effective method for each client interaction.
Utilizes humor appropriately to create a light, energetic atmosphere.
Confidently shifts perspectives and experiments with new techniques.
Maintains self-regulation, ensuring emotional balance despite the client’s emotional state.
Integrates client input, ideas, and stories into the development process.
Uses respectful and inclusive language, avoiding discriminatory or overly technical jargon.
Shares examples and stories in a way that is meaningful and beneficial to the client.
Respects the client’s learning style and development pace, ensuring a supportive environment for personal growth.

Identifies key life experiences and underlying narrative structures that shape a client’s worldview.
Extracts the essential components, meanings, and goals embedded in a narrative.
Maintains an appropriate balance between challenge and comfort, guiding the client in processing their narratives.
Helps the client analyze significant life events and determine relevant narratives for problem-solving and goal achievement.
Shifts focus between specific storytelling details and the broader context of the client’s aspirations.
Recognizes the client’s strengths and identifies ineffective perspectives or conflicting meanings.
Uses metaphors and analogies to illustrate key narrative elements.
Helps visualize stories and construct narrative symbols for clearer communication.

Deconstructs narratives, identifying alternative interpretations and possibilities.
Explores underlying themes, habitual perceptions, and differences between facts and interpretations.
Encourages clients to discover new thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that enhance their ability to craft effective narratives.
Engages clients in considering alternative story outcomes and inspires them to take action.
Proposes viewpoints aligned with the client’s goals, encouraging exploration of alternative perspectives.
Constructs master narratives to guide transformation in perception and behavior.
Reinforces discipline and goal achievement within a structured timeframe.

Engages consciously and adapts flexibly in the learning and development process.
Establishes a relaxed, open, and supportive environment.
Actively listens, focusing on the client’s stories, experiences, and future plans.
Encourages deep reflection, exploration, and articulation of personal beliefs and assumptions.
Seeks long-term motivating narratives, helping clients find meaningful direction.
Asks insightful questions that reveal client perspectives and generate clarity.
Provides structured feedback and reframing to promote awareness and narrative development.

Evaluates and defines the effectiveness of applied development methods.
Integrates training methods into professional practice.
Organizes training content based on themes, problems, and solutions while remaining flexible.
Systematically processes and classifies learning materials.
Develops and curates narrative libraries as a learning resource.
Aligns training with intended outcomes, adjusting as needed.
Identifies the client’s progress, achievements, and areas for improvement.

Trains clients in essential personal competencies, such as storytelling, communication, emotional intelligence, and active listening.
Manages the overall learning and development process, setting realistic goals and timelines.
Monitors client progress and ensures accountability for planned actions.
Encourages curiosity and engagement with external learning resources.
Develops critical thinking skills and helps clients construct their behavioral models.
Enhances decision-making abilities and goal-oriented thinking.
Continuously expands personal expertise through ongoing study and reflective practice.