The visual way I teach the Connection Code Method™
There is never just one piece.
Every dog, every human, every partnership and every business is made up of interconnected pieces. The Jigsaw Approach is the visual approach I use to teach the Connection Code Method™, helping people step back, understand the bigger picture, and identify the pieces that matter most.
All the pieces are important. The difference is learning how they fit together.
The story behind The Jigsaw Approach™
Long before The Jigsaw Approach™ had a name, I was already using jigsaw puzzles to explain behaviour, learning and performance.
As a dog trainer and agility coach, I found myself drawing puzzle pieces on whiteboards, scraps of paper and training plans because it was the easiest way to explain what I was seeing.
People were often looking for the answer.
One technique.
One exercise.
One missing ingredient.
But I kept seeing the same thing.
There was never just one piece.
That belief became such a fundamental part of my coaching that, when I created KB Agility, I chose a logo built from interlocking jigsaw pieces, with the strapline:
“Building your success, piece by piece.”
It wasn’t simply a logo or a catchy tagline. It represented the philosophy behind everything I taught – that meaningful progress comes from understanding how all the pieces fit together, rather than searching for a single quick fix.
You can still see those original foundations throughout the KB Agility brand, because they remain an important part of my journey.
Over time, I realised I wasn’t just describing dog training or agility.
I was describing how I understand almost everything.
Today, The Jigsaw Approach™ is the visual approach I use to teach the Connection Code Method™. It helps people explore complexity, understand the bigger picture, and recognise how the individual pieces connect across neuro-inclusive practice, dog training, agility, business and human behaviour.
The puzzles may be different. The thinking stays the same.
Every puzzle has corner pieces
When you build a jigsaw, you don’t start in the middle.
You begin with the corner pieces.
They give you structure.
They help everything else make sense.
The same is true in life.
Whether we’re looking at a dog, a business, a partnership or ourselves, there are foundational pieces that create the framework for everything else.
Every puzzle has corner pieces that create the foundation.
Beyond those foundations, no two puzzles are ever the same.
The pieces that matter for one dog, one person, one business or one partnership won’t necessarily be the same for another.
The Jigsaw Approach™ is the visual way I teach the Connection Code Method™. It helps us identify the right pieces, understand how they connect, and recognise the role each one plays in the bigger picture.
Once those foundations are in place, we can begin identifying the remaining pieces, understanding how they connect, and recognising the role each one plays in the bigger picture.
The goal isn’t to make every puzzle look the same.
The goal is to build the puzzle that fits the individual.
Where next?
Whether you’re creating more inclusive services, strengthening your coaching, or building a business that works for both you and your clients, the journey starts with better understanding.
Ready to explore?
