The GROW model is one of the basic and most reliable processes to use in a session. It helps support the client session’s journey in a simple, structured way. Below, you can find the 4 steps of the model, together with questions examples you might find useful.
Goal - help your client begin with the end in mind.
How can I help you today? How will this hour be most helpful to you? What concrete result do you want from this coaching?
Reality - explore the reality of your client
How important is it for you to...?
Options - help your client expand the possibilities
What alternatives are available to you? If everything was possible, what could you do? Which option do you avoid? How would “x” solve this?
Work - this is the key moment where your client decides about the next step(s)...
What will you start with? What option has the most impact?