How Does The GROW Coaching Model Work?Loading
The GROW Coaching Model is straightforward, there are four steps to the process. Goal The first step is the establishment of your goals. Follow the S.M.A.R.T rule - make your goals specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. If you're not familiar to establishing goals this way, it gets easier when you tie them to your life vision. Ask yourself the following questions to get a clear image of the BIG picture:
Reality The second step consists in determining where you are in respect to your goals. It may seem like a big step to take, sometimes you need to stand up to yourself and be honest about what may be holding you back. Are you able to accomplish your goals? Your motivation may be there but make sure your ability is also. If it's not, acknowledge it. Seek to learn, or someone that's already done it. Get coached, that's the way most successful people get ahead. Ask yourself:
Getting to know what you have available and that you can use to reach your goals. The reason why you want to focus on your strengths is because you're more likely to achieve growth by learning how to use them and you'll probably be happier if you do. So ask yourself:
Will The final step is the driving force of the process, the motivation for why you're doing what you're doing. It's what moves you to action. You can figure this out by asking:
That's it, in a nutshell. As you can see, it's completely doable. One more thing, the steps aren't sequential, they're not etched in stone, to be followed in order or not at all. The key is to remain flexible, you can always review your perceptions, make adjustments, course correct, tune it up a little. This way, you make it a constant process of improvement. One that's grounded on your values, uniqueness and wants. In essence, the GROW coaching model is a very simple, powerful and effective tool to have in your coaching toolbox. Don't forget your coaching 
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