This document outlines the GROW model for coaching sessions, which focuses the discussion on goals, reality, options, and wrapping up. It provides questions to ask within each element of the model to help structure the conversation. The goal is to agree on the topic and objective for the session. Reality involves self-assessment and specific examples. Options covers a range of possibilities and ways to overcome constraints. The way forward confirms commitments to actions, potential obstacles, and needed support.

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THE GROW MODEL – SESSION NOTESHEET
G Useful Questions Notes
Goal
Agree topic for
discussion
Agree specific objective
of session
Set any longer-term
aims
What are you hoping to achieve from
this session?
How will you know when you have
achieved your goal?
How will you know when the problem is
solved?
R
Reality
Invite self-assessment
Offer specific examples
of feedback
Avoid or check
assumptions
Discard irrelevant
history
What is happening now?
What, who, when?
How often?
What is the result / effect of that?
What evidence do you have of that?

2. O
Options
Cover the full range of
options
Invite suggestions from
Coachee / Mentee
Ensure choices are
made
What else could you do?
Are there constraints? / Is this within
your control?
What if that constraint was removed?
Who can make this happen?
How can they do that?
What are the benefits & downsides? (of
each option)
W
Way Forward / Wrap
Up
Coachee commits to
action
Identifies possible
obstacles
Makes steps specific
Agree support needed
Commitment to actions
So what will you do now, & by when?
What could stop you moving forward?
How will you overcome this?
Will this address your goal?
How likely is this option to succeed (on
a scale 1-10)?
What else will you do?
Who can help you achieve your goals?