New Service · Maisha HR Consulting

Psychology
Informed
Coaching

A science-backed coaching approach that combines evidence-based psychological principles with powerful personal development strategies — helping your people unlock lasting growth, resilience, and performance.

Psychology Informed Coaching session
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Evidence-Based
Grounded in psychology research
✦ Backed by Science

More Than
Just Coaching

Psychology Informed Coaching (PIC) is a forward-thinking methodology that brings together the rigour of psychological science and the practicality of professional coaching. Unlike conventional coaching that focuses solely on goals, PIC digs deeper — examining the cognitive patterns, emotional drivers, and behavioural habits that truly shape how people perform and grow.

At Maisha HR Consulting, we apply this approach to individuals, leaders, and teams across East Africa — helping them understand the why behind their behaviours so they can make real, sustainable change. It sits perfectly alongside our talent acquisition and training services: we don't just find great people or train them — we help them become the best version of themselves.

This is not therapy. PIC is firmly rooted in forward-focused personal and professional development. It operates within coaching boundaries, empowering clients to take charge of their growth through structured, psychology-backed frameworks.

"Coaching psychology isn't just about leadership development — it's about individual and organisational transformation that is lasting, science-driven, and measurably real."
— Core philosophy behind Psychology Informed Coaching

The Benefits of Psychology Informed Coaching

Empirically-grounded methods that create real, lasting change at the individual and organisational level.

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Deeper Self-Awareness
Clients gain insight into their strengths, blind spots, and emotional patterns — enabling intentional, confident decision-making.
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Resilience & Mental Agility
Develop the psychological flexibility to navigate change, setbacks, and workplace pressure without burning out.
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Goal Achievement
Move from ambition to action. Structured goal-setting frameworks rooted in behavioural science ensure objectives are realistic and sustained.
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Emotional Intelligence
Understand and manage emotions effectively — improving relationships, communication, and leadership across the whole organisation.
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Enhanced Performance
Unlock intrinsic motivation and the psychological state of "flow" — leading to higher productivity and genuine engagement at work.
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Stronger Team Dynamics
When leaders grow psychologically, their teams feel the difference. Morale improves, trust deepens, and collaboration flourishes.

How It Works

Our Psychology Informed Coaching follows a structured, evidence-based journey tailored to each individual or team.

1
Discovery & Assessment
We start with a comprehensive intake session using strengths assessments and psychological profiling to understand where you are today.
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Goal Mapping
Together, we define clear, meaningful goals aligned to your values, career aspirations, and organisational context.
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Coaching Sessions
Regular one-to-one or group sessions apply psychology-backed tools — mindfulness, CBT techniques, strengths work, and more.
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Measure & Sustain
Progress is tracked and celebrated. We build habits that sustain growth long after the coaching programme ends.

Who Is This
Coaching
Designed For?

Psychology Informed Coaching at Maisha HR is delivered for individuals and organisations at every stage of their growth journey.

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Executives & Senior Leaders
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Emerging & Mid-Level Managers
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HR Professionals & Teams
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Young Professionals & Graduates
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Corporates & SMEs in East Africa
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Individuals Seeking Personal Growth

Why This Fits Our Mission

Psychology Informed Coaching is a natural extension of what Maisha HR already does — we help people and organisations grow. Now we go deeper.

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Complements Talent Acquisition
After placing the right candidate using our AI-powered ATS, we now support their onboarding and psychological readiness for the role — reducing turnover and boosting culture fit.
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Deepens Our Training Offering
Our corporate training programs now include a psychological layer — understanding not just what skills to build, but the mindset and motivation that makes training stick.
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Holistic HR Partnership
We move beyond compliance and contracts to support the full human experience at work — from hiring and compliance to coaching and flourishing.

Ready to Invest in
Your People's Potential?

Book a free discovery call with our Psychology Informed Coaching team and find out how we can tailor a programme for you or your organisation.

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