Why Coaching Models Are Important For Developing Your Coaching Practice

Important Coaching Information

If you wanted to win a game it's probably better if you have a strategy.

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What is a coaching model?

A coaching model gives structure to coaching. It's a strategy that allows you as a coach, to help your clients see a path to reach their goals.

How you achieve results as a coach, is increased by learning how to use one or more approaches.

How does it work?

A coaching model is a guideline, it will not help you or your clients find out what to do.

It's a strategy to find solutions, change behaviors, get rid of limiting beliefs, achieve growth and reach your goals.

Why are there so many models for coaching?

As there are many coaching niches, there are as many coaching methodologies to go along with them.

Coaching integrates many fields of knowledge, psychology, sports, management theory and education among others. That means that as a coach you can choose many ways of doing things.

Notwithstanding the many different approaches in use, most share something in common:

The establishment of a relationship built on trust, unfeigned communication and confidentiality.

The formulation of client-based, agreed upon goals and expectations.

A deep questioning and learning dynamic in relation to your goals.

Are some better than others?

That's hard to say. As a coach, your main purpose is to help your clients achieve their unique vision and goals. There are things that may work for some and others won't, remain flexible and try different approaches.

Some will argue for evidence based approaches grounded on processes of behavior and industry research methodologies.

Other approaches are described as belief-based and tend to be a mix of experiential and personal methodology.

Do you need a coaching model?

I'd recommend that you do, I would learn many of them.

Some are better suited for some behaviors or situations, and as a coach you need different angles to help your clients find a solution.

Can you give me some examples?

Yes, there are some examples below and I'll keep on adding more.

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Coaching Models Resources

What-IS-Coaching Model - An effective and simple model that will help you recognize, plan and achieve your goals.

Motivational Interviewing - MI is a process that helps solve ambivalence and bring about change.

GROW - A widely used methodology that may be worth your attention.

STEPPPA - This model focuses on your emotions to achieve goals.

WHAT - This model allows you to ask the right questions, it's a simple yet effective strategy towards finding a solution.

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