Keybi Guan
It is a Matter, Not a Problem
Being a Human, Not a Problem When you make a commitment to achieve healing, walk away from people who see you as “a problem”, and walk...
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KEYBI GUAN BA (Hons), MEd, TICC
Keybi Guan believes wisdom and knowledge come from the daily living experience in life, and the same wisdom and knowledge can be shared that it also can enable people to connect as well as to develop practice to overcome pain, struggle and challenge.
Keybi Guan is a certified trauma informed coach with a passion for learning and growth. A lot of the work he does is about education, development, creativity and change. He sees pain, struggle and challenge as a learning opportunity where people can gain a valuable experience to learn about themselves as well as the relationship they have with the world for healing and thriving. Keybi promotes trauma-informed leadership, and he offers empowering encouragement and coaching support to people, who want to have new experiences, see new possibilities, find new discoveries, and accomplish new achievements.
Keybi Guan received his honours bachelor degree in drama and media at Queen’s University. He also studied adult education and community development and received his master degree in education at University of Toronto.
Keybi Guan is currently working toward his ICF accreditation. His coaching support can be conducted in three different languages: English, Cantonese and Mandarin. He appreciates the beauty in the arts and nature, at the same time, he enjoys intellectual and philosophical conversation.
Trauma-informed coaching
Trauma Informed Coaching is the practice of understanding the presence of trauma in a coach-client relationship, and how to use it as a guide for resilience and solution forward resolution. It works the same as regular coaching with the addition of knowledge and tools for what to work on when moral injuries hold back progress. The depth of information and skill to ‘hold’ this space for deeper coaching work is what gives Trauma Informed Coaching its nuance and strength. Trauma Informed Coaches have training in client regulation, brain-body connection, behavioural reaction, different types of trauma, leading causes and their subsequent symptoms. They have learned the proper channels for referral and the growing relationship between clinical professional, therapist, and coach. To become an ICF Trauma Informed Coach, one must have authenticity, strong values, and beliefs that are not limiting or suppressing towards working in this area. They will have learned methods to help ‘ground’ the nervous system, discard shame and guilt through powerful questions, and recognize and promote wellness as it starts to develop.
-- Moving The Human Spirit
TESTIMONIALS
“Keybi is deeply insightful and it shows in the questions he asks, the way he challenges me and the perspective shifts he offers. I came away from each session excited to move forward based on the needed actions determined during our session. I'm still referring to our coaching conversations to help me continue making decision that I know are in my best interest. I'd strongly recommend Keybi. His empathy, ability to create a sense of safety and belonging and ability to meet you where you are, feels like he's holding your hand to help you over obstacles that before would just shut you down."
Amy Lloyd
“Keybi has a calm reassuring energy, pace, presence and tone. This quickly built safety and reassurance for me. He listens well and asks thought-provoking, open-ended questions. He is supportive and kind with a warm inviting smile. He pauses well and allows space for the client to think, process and respond. He is also is very well prepared, and has created extensive pre-work/overview information to help both him and the client build understanding and focus prior to the first session. Thank you Keybi!"
Scott Adams
“Keybi is a wonderful coach. His supportive energy and presence are felt immediately, and I loved the excercises he used thorugh out our sessions to help me dig deeper into the topics we broached. I left each session with more clarity and calm, and new insights about myself, and how I can better navigate life and regulate my emotions. Very thankful for his compassionate support. Thank you Keybi! "
Kali. B
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