How to structure a coaching session GROW Model Goal – Reality – Options – Wrap-up       The GROW (Goal, Reality, Options, Wrap-up) model is one of the most common coaching tools. The framework provides a simple four-step structure for a coaching session that enables the coach to structure a coaching conversation and deliver a meaningful result.     The discussion should start with defining the topic in order to understand what specifically the player wants to talk about, what territory you are in, the scale of the problem, the importance and emotional significance of the topic to the player and the player’s long-term vision of goal for the topic.   Coaching Coaching Defined Basic Components 5 Myths about Coaching       4 Steps       ① Goal Coach and player identify and agree on a number of clear and achievable goals (outcomes) for the discussion. This goal is not the longer-term objective that the player has. This desired outcome is to be achieved within the limits of the discussion.   Skill/Will Matrix Ask/Tell Repertoire Top-down Coaching Constructive Feedback     Self-Coaching The highly productive GROW model can be used for self-coaching as well. It helps you improve your individual performance, develop a roadmap to your personal success and lead yourself towards it... More   Self-Coaching NLP Questions Self-Leadership Self-Motivation     Adapted from The Tao of Coaching, Max Landsberg "Nothing is more terrible than ignorance in action." ~ Johann Wolfgan von Goethe   Tips for Using the GROW Model Use more 'ask' than 'tell'; elicit innovative ideas from your player – don't just try to show you are smart Think creatively – not just systematically, invite radical ideas, particularly in the Options and Wrap-up steps Illustrate, and check understanding, throughout by using specific examples – from your own and the player's experiences In the wrap-up stage, get the player to say exactly what the action plan is. Coaching Selecting an Appropriate Coaching Style: the Skill / Will Matrix Coaching Spectrum: The Ask/Tell Repertoire Coaching By Questions >> Asking Effective Questions Instant Payoff Coaching Vince Lombardi Quotes Feedback 3 Types  ●  Bad Feedback vs. Good Feedback Actionable Feedback  ●  AID Model → Learning SWOT Questions Achievement Technology Self-Coaching >> 6Ws Questions >> GROW Model 8 Habits of a Great Achiever Creative Visualization Taking Action  ●  Be a Winner Behavioral Change  ●  Continuous Learning  Setting Goals Categories of Personal Goals  ●  Stretch Goals People Power Coaching Organization  ●  New Management Model A Simple Four-Step Structure → Problem Solving Strategies: 4 Levels  → Turn Problems to Opportunities: 6 Tips Step 2: Reality. Both coach and player invite self-assessment and offer specific examples to illustrate their points and achieve the most accurate picture of the topic possible. Step 3: Options. In the options stage the coach’s intention is to draw out a list of what all that is possible for the player to do without judgment and evaluation. Coach elicits suggestions from the player by asking effective questions and guides him/her towards making the right choices. Step 4: Wrap-up. In this stage the coach’s intention is to gain commitment to action. Coach and player select the most appropriate options, commit to action, define the action plan, the next steps and a timeframe for their objectives and identify how to overcome obstacles.