Coaching Models

There are many coaching models from which to choose from. And there are also many psychological techniques that tranalate well into the world of coaching. An no one technique or model is better than the others. They all have their benefits. Different coaches use different models for different reasons. Some coaches find a model that they're comfortable with and use that model exclusively. Other coaches remain flexible and use different coaching models with different clients depending on their needs and their current situation. It's always better to remain flexible and to continue your learning about coaching models and how to best to coach your client. This is a piece of professional development and continual growth that will create a high level of success with your clients and make you excel at coaching and make clients seek you out.

Many coaching models share similarities with one another. The most common features that you'll find across all coaching models is the importance of establishing a trusting relationship with your clients, maintaining confidentiality, staying client focused, listening and communicating effectively, keeping clients accountable, and helping clients set and focus on their goals.

You do not have to use these coaching models. And some coaches will be more attracted to one coaching model over the others. Additionally, there are a number of other coaching models in the field that can help you work with clients more effectively and it's suggested that you keep honing your skills by continuing to learn about these models and methods. Sometimes a particular model will be seen as very attractive to potential clients and some clients will inquire about this during the discovery session. However, there is no specific rule about what coaching models you use.

One Popular Coaching Model is C.L.E.A.R.

The C.L.E.A.R. model was developed by Peter Hawkins.

C.L.E.A.R. stands for:

C - Contracting

L - Listening

E - Exploring

A - Action

R - Review

1. Contracting:

First, the coach works with the client to set the stage for coaching, to identify their goals and their desires, and to agree to ground rules and fill out any paperwork germane to the coaching process.

2. Listening:

Next, the coach uses listening skills to actively engage the client and react to them with empathy and caring so that they feel understood and trust is build in their relationship. The coach offers insight and understanding at this stage.

3. Exploring:

The exploring state is when the coach first helps the client understand the ramifications of the situations and all of the ways that it's affecting their life. The coach then helps to challenge the client to think about different options that they can utilize to solve their problems and address their issues.

4. Action:

At this stage the coach helps the client select the best