Coaching Models and Frameworks Flashcards

An executive client is feeling overwhelmed and stuck, focusing heavily on the problems they are facing. A CELC coach wants to shift the client's perspective towards solutions and future possibilities. Which coaching model is specifically designed to concentrate on desired outcomes and existing strengths rather than dwelling on problems?

Answer: The OSKAR Model

The OSKAR model (Outcome, Scaling, Know-how, Affirm/Action, Review) is a solution-focused approach. It intentionally moves the conversation away from problems and towards a desired future outcome, leveraging the client's existing skills and knowledge.

During a coaching engagement with a new executive, a CELC coach wants to establish a strong foundation and ensure mutual understanding of the coaching relationship, goals, and process from the very beginning. Which coaching framework explicitly emphasizes this initial stage as a distinct and primary step?

Answer: The CLEAR Model

The CLEAR model begins with the 'Contracting' stage. This initial phase is dedicated to setting clear expectations, defining goals for the session and the overall engagement, and establishing the ground rules for how the coach and coachee will work together.

A CELC coach is working with a senior leader who is highly competent and motivated to take on a new strategic initiative. According to the Situational Leadership® Model, which leadership style would be most appropriate for the coach to encourage the leader to adopt with their own team for this initiative?

Answer: Delegating

In the Situational Leadership® Model, the 'Delegating' style is used for individuals or teams who are high in both competence and commitment (or willingness). The leader can turn over responsibility for decision-making and problem-solving, providing minimal supervision.

Which of the following is the most widely used and recognized coaching framework, known for its simple, four-step structure that guides a conversation from goal-setting to action planning?

Answer: The GROW Model

The GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Will/Way Forward) is globally the most widely taught and utilized coaching framework due to its simplicity and effectiveness in structuring coaching conversations for problem-solving and goal achievement.

A coach is working with an executive who is facing significant emotional barriers to implementing a necessary but unpopular organizational change. The coach recognizes that addressing the executive's feelings about the situation is critical before action planning can be effective. Which coaching model explicitly incorporates 'Emotion' as a central stage?

Answer: The STEPPA Model

The STEPPA model (Subject, Target, Emotion, Perception, Plan, Pace, Adapt/Action) was specifically developed to address the role of emotions in coaching. It places a distinct emphasis on surfacing and working with the client's feelings as a motivator or barrier to progress.

A Certified Executive Leadership Coach is structuring a session with a client. The coach asks, 'What is the current situation?' and 'What actions have you taken so far?' These questions are characteristic of which stage in the GROW model?

Answer: Reality

In the GROW model, the 'Reality' stage is focused on exploring the client's current situation. The coach asks questions to help the client gain a clear and objective understanding of their present circumstances, including actions already taken and obstacles faced.