Coaching Models & Frameworks
30+ coaching models explained step by step. Learn when to use each and practice with AI.
GROW
Goal, Reality, Options, Will
CLEAR
Contracting, Listening, Exploring, Action, Review
OSKAR
Outcome, Scale, Know-how, Affirm, Review
FUEL
Frame, Understand, Explore, Lay out
SMART
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
T-GROW
Topic, Goal, Reality, Options, Will
ACHIEVE
Assess, Creative brainstorm, Hone goals, Initiate, Evaluate, Validate, Encourage
STEPPA
Subject, Target, Emotion, Perception, Plan, Action
PRACTICE
Problem, Realistic goals, Alternative solutions, Consider consequences, Target, Implement, Evaluate
CIGAR
Current reality, Ideal, Gaps, Action, Review
POSITIVE
Purpose, Observations, Strategy, Insight, Team, Initiate, Value, Encourage
LASER
Layout, Activity, Support, Encouragement, Results
STAR
Situation, Task, Action, Result
SOAR
Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results
WOOP
Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan
Solution-Focused
Solution-Focused Brief Coaching
Appreciative Inquiry
Discover, Dream, Design, Destiny
Inner Game
Tim Gallwey's Inner Game approach
Co-Active
Co-Active Coaching Model (CTI)
Ontological
Language, Emotions, Body
Gestalt
Awareness, Contact, Experiment
Narrative
Story-based coaching approach
Systemic
Systems thinking coaching
Integral
Ken Wilber's Integral framework
Strengths-Based
CliftonStrengths / VIA approach
Motivational Interviewing
MI for coaching
Cognitive Behavioral
CBC - Cognitive Behavioral Coaching
Positive Psychology
PERMA model coaching
Mindfulness-Based
MBSR principles in coaching
Neuroscience-Based
Brain-based coaching