Coaching Model Paper

Conducting Coaching Sessions: The GROW Model

Introduction

The purpose of this session is to work with the coachee to assist him in over-coming his pessimistic tendencies so that he can focus more on achieving is performance goal. In this session we will address the G and R components of the GROW model. The pre-coaching plan will address the goals of the session, the skills to be used, the method taken to conduct the session, and the questions I will ask. The paper will report the facts of the session and illustrate success and challenging areas. I will highlight the lessons I learned as well as areas where improvement is needed. This project will provide coaching to a coachee in the efforts of correcting a behavior trait. Through my guidance

The coachee seemed a bit distracted, rambling on topics not associated with the session. However, as the conversation progressed the coachee began to open up and expressed his concerns and aspirations. We were successful in determining the goal and agreed upon ways to achieve this goal, but just as in the first session, the coachee’s’ pessimistic personality began to show. I had to over come my own negative thinking and focus on his words and behaviors and not his pessimistic character (Hills, 2015). It was a challenge for me to utilize that human skill that Daft spoke about, and try to remain empathetic. According to Hills (2015), being “compassionate will help you to keep the employee’s negativity from affecting you” (Hills, 2015, pg. 157). I tried focusing on that and it seemed to work.

As mentioned in the first session, time constraints and time differences, was also a challenge. The coachee, due to his long work hours, had to cancel and reschedule the session three times. This was becoming frustrating for me, but I had to understand that his professional job was of greater importance. I had to be accommodating, supportive, and understand that these reschedules were not

Understanding the differences will ease any unforeseen tension. I realize that I must continue to build upon those lessons learned from the first coaching session, and rely on my personality traits and not get frustrated. Have patience and give it time. I need to take responsibility for my own behaviors, stay committed and stay connected. I should never allow my personal feelings or thoughts to undermine the work and efforts that are needed for a successful outcome (Cowan, 2006). I must set good examples for my coachee to follow, and reinforce these examples with a positive attitude. Despite the challenges, this session taught me to look beyond the pessimistic character and focus more on helping the coachee attain his goal (Hills,