Coaching Model

Most coaches work with their own or an existing coaching model. Quite often the coach will choose a model that suits the client, which makes the model different every time.
A clear coaching model is a good instrument for the coach to market herself, as coaches usually work very intuitively and the model helps to explain to the client what the coach is doing.
The model works on the other hand beneficial for the coach as well: it provides her with a structure and creates a framework for the sessions. It builds confidence. But for the client the coaching style is much more important than the coaching model.

An example of a very simple coaching model (the simpler the better!):

• Where are we now?
• What do you (client) want to achieve?
• What is getting in the way?

There are literally hundreds and hundreds of coaching models available - as it is quite difficult to interpret someone else's model most coaches prefer to develop their own. But there are also training organisations that believe in and teach just 1 model. Those coaches will become one with their coaching model and will use their model to market themselves: 'Solution Focussed Therapy/Coaching', Transformative-developmental coach', etc.

One of the graduation requirements for me is the development of my own coaching model.