If you identify as an anarchist it is likely that you believe two things.
- Power corrupts
- We are capable of organising ourselves and our communities. Nobody needs to tell us how.
David Graeber suggested that the principles of anarchy are respect and consideration for others. That by listening to what others say, rather than being ruled by one, you are being an anarchist.
One of the key elements of designing any coaching environment is to decide how much chaos you are comfortable with. But it is worth remembering that chaos without purpose is just that, chaos.
Perhaps then an anarchistic coach is one who understands that the reason they got into coaching was not to feel powerful and in control. But rather to be comfortable with chaos in order for others to create their purpose.
Feel free to take the anarchist test here.