There are a number of well developed, tried and tested models of coaching. Some coaches will specialise in one particular methodology. Here at Phoenix Coaching Solutions, we use a combination of coaching methods in a holistic way adapted to meet the needs of the client.
Coaching methods and approach
Behavioural coaching
GROW Model - an industry standard model
developed by Graham Alexander using the following milestones :
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Goals
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Reality
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Options
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Wrap-up
Solution-focused coaching
This forward focussing model has its roots in Milton H Erickson's approach to strategic therapy and focusses on:
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Where do you want to be?
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How are you going to get there?
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How will you achieve outstanding results?
Cognitive behavioural coaching
Developed in 2002 this model is based on evidence based psychological models. This is a useful model to use when exploring barriers such as maladaptive thinking, unhelpful behaviours and self-limiting beliefs.
This approach can help clients to:
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develop confidence
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effectively manage stress
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rationalise perfectionism
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improve communication skills
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develop direction and motivation
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be more successful at work
NLP coaching
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a model developed in the 70s that provides pragmatic tools to significantly improve performance by working on the building blocks underpinning subjective experience.
NLP coaching works well for clients who are:
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unclear what they want
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uncertain how to achieve whatever it is they are unclear about wanting
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held back by self limiting beliefs
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wanting to develop strategic thinking
Transpersonal coaching
This model is a systems approach coaching model that looks at the interconnectedness of individuals, families, communities and organisations.
Transpersonal coaching works well with:
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systems (teams; stakeholders)
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solving problems
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improving perfomance
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learning new skills
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becoming an effective manager
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career planning
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personal development
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achieving work/life balance
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developing creativity
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crisis management
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finding meaning and purpose
Appreciative coaching
This coaching model is based on the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) model of change, which focusses on strengths.
The components of this model comprise:
Integrative coaching
This model moves away from psychological frameworks underpinning the above models of coaching. This model has been designed primarily for executive coaching practice and is based on six 'streams', based on the coaching partnership, behavioural factors, cognition and systemic factors:
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formation of coaching relationship
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maintenance of coaching relationship
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external behaviours
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conscious cognition
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unconcious cognition
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environment and culture
