Four Key Coaching Models

Coaching models provide structured frameworks for guiding purposeful, goal-oriented conversations.
 
🔵 Here’s a look at four popular models:
 
1. GROW: Goals – Reality – Options – What’s Next
The GROW model is a widely-used approach that helps individuals clarify their goals, assess their current reality, explore options, and determine the next steps. It is simple yet powerful, enabling clear and focused coaching sessions.
 
2. OSCAR: Outcome – Situation – Choices – Actions – Review
The OSCAR model expands on the GROW model by incorporating a review step. It emphasizes defining the desired outcome, understanding the current situation, exploring choices, taking action, and reviewing the progress. This model is particularly effective for long-term coaching relationships where continuous improvement is key.
 
3. CLEAR: Contract – Listen – Explore – Action – Review
The CLEAR model focuses on establishing a coaching contract, actively listening, exploring issues deeply, taking actionable steps, and reviewing outcomes. It is especially useful for ensuring that both the coach and the coachee are aligned and committed to the process.
 
4. GREAT: Goal – Reality – Explore – Action – Timing
Similar to GROW, the GREAT model adds an emphasis on timing, making it effective for goal setting where deadlines are critical. This model ensures that actions are not only strategically planned but aligned with an appropriate timeline.
 
🔵 How are they similar?
 
All four models are designed to provide structure to coaching conversations, helping individuals set and achieve goals. They each emphasize understanding the current situation