Coaching & Mentoring

GROW Model:

The GROW model is a simple and widely used structure that guides the coaching conversation from understanding the objective to devising an action plan.

1. Goal: Define what the client wants to achieve.

2. Reality: Examine the current situation and potential obstacles.

3. Options: Explore and brainstorm possible strategies and solutions.

4. Will (or Way Forward): Commit to specific actions to move towards the goal.​

1. CLEAR Model:

   • Contracting: Establishing the coaching agreement.

   • Listening: Understanding the client's situation through active listening.

   • Exploring: Digging deeper into issues and challenges.

   • Action: Developing action plans.

   • Review: Reflecting on the coaching process and outcomes.

2. OSKAR Model:

   • Outcome: Identifying desired outcomes.

   • Scaling: Measuring current and desired competence levels.

   • Know-how: Ensuring the skills and knowledge are in place.

   • Affirm & Action: Positive feedback and action planning.

   • Review: Evaluating progress and next steps.

3. STEPPA Model:

   • Subject: Identifying the subject or focus of coaching.

   • Target: Setting targets and goals.

   • Emotion: Understanding the emotional impact.

   • Perception: Exploring perspectives and beliefs.

   • Plan: Developing a clear action plan.

   • Pace: Ensuring the pace of coaching is appropriate.

   • Adapt/Adopt: Adjusting the plan as necessary and adopting new strategies.

4. AIDE Model:

   • Awareness: Raising awareness of the situation or behavior.

   • Insight: Gaining insight into the implications.

   • Decision: Making decisions about what to do next.

   • Execution: Taking action to achieve goals.

Co-Active Coaching: This method is based on the belief that people are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. The Co-Active model focuses on:

1. Building a strong coach-client relationship.

2. Balancing self-awareness (who the client is) with action (what the client does).

3. Exploring the client's values, strengths, and potential.

Solutions-Focused Coaching: Rather than dwelling on problems or barriers, this method emphasizes:. It's about focusing on solutions, not problems, and taking small steps to move forward. This can focus on short term tactics and understanding what’s working now.

Where the client wants to go. How they can get there using their strengths and resources. This works by have a clear strategic aim and identifying tactics to move us forward towards our goals

Ontological Coaching: This method delves deep into the client's way of being. It focuses on:

Ontological coaching takes a holistic approach, looking at the client's overall way of being in the world.

Language: How we use language shapes our reality.

Moods & Emotions: Recognizing the impact of moods and emotions on our actions and outcomes.

Body: How our physical state and presence affect our perspectives and actions.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching: NLP is a set of tools and techniques derived from the study of human excellence. NLP coaching focuses on:

NLP techniques can be powerful tools in helping clients shift perspectives and create change.

Understanding and changing patterns of thought, behavior, and language.

Setting clear goals and outcomes.

Using sensory awareness to notice changes in a client.

Building rapport and understanding the client's model of the world.