How to use the GROW Model Coaching Demonstration

Summary

In this coaching session, a client facing redundancy shifts focus from supporting her team to her own job search as the department closure approaches. She grapples with procrastination and emotional challenges, including anger and resentment. With the coach's guidance, she outlines practical steps, committing to utilize her lunch breaks for job hunting and reframe her mindset to embrace available opportunities. By the session's end, she resolves to contact an old boss and plans a structured approach to her job search. The follow-up reveals her successful negotiation of a part-time role, showcasing the empowering impact of proactive planning and support.

Takeaways

• 😀 The client is concerned about the imminent closure of her department, leading to feelings of redundancy and uncertainty.
• 🤔 Initially focused on her team's needs, the client realizes the importance of prioritizing her own job search as the closure date approaches.
• 📅 With three months left until the department closes, the client acknowledges the need to take practical steps towards securing employment.
• 😟 The client admits to procrastinating on her job search due to emotional challenges, including anger and resentment about the department's closure.
• 💪 The coaching session emphasizes the importance of actionable goals, encouraging the client to establish practical steps for her job search.
• 🧠 A mindset shift is crucial; the client recognizes the need to replace negative self-talk with a more positive outlook on job opportunities.
• ⏰ The client plans to use her lunch breaks for job searching, emphasizing the need for consistency and structured time management.
• 🔗 Reconnecting with her professional network, particularly an old boss, becomes a key step in her job search strategy.
• 🎯 Daily challenges are established, allowing the client to focus on practical tasks like researching job sites and applying for positions.
• 🌟 Ultimately, the client gains confidence and motivation to take action, culminating in a successful job search that meets her personal and professional needs.

Q & A

What was the main concern of the client during the coaching session?

The client was primarily concerned about the impending closure of her department, which would lead to her redundancy and that of her team.

How did the client's focus shift throughout the session?

Initially, the client focused on supporting her team but realized she needed to prioritize her own job search as the deadline approached.

What emotional challenges did the client face regarding her job loss?

The client experienced feelings of anger, resentment, and procrastination about her job loss, as well as a reluctance to start applying for new jobs.

What practical steps did the client decide to take for her job search?

The client planned to carve out time during her lunch breaks to look for jobs, create a clear plan, and establish consistency in her job search efforts.

What kind of job did the client envision for herself?

The client envisioned a part-time job that would allow her to balance her work responsibilities with her role as a single parent, ensuring she could pick her daughter up from school.

What mindset shift did the client recognize she needed?

The client recognized she needed to shift from a mindset of believing there were no jobs available for her to one where she accepted that opportunities do exist.

How did the coach help the client address her feelings of discomfort about reaching out to her former boss?

The coach encouraged the client to view reaching out to her former boss as a positive action and reminded her of the supportive relationship they had in the past.

What daily challenge did the client plan to implement during her lunch breaks?

The client planned to set a daily challenge of using her lunch hour to look at different job sites, apply for jobs, or reach out to potential employers.

What was the ultimate outcome for the client after the coaching session?

After the session, the client successfully contacted her old boss, began applying for jobs, and ultimately secured a full-time position in a field she was passionate about, negotiating part-time hours.

How did the client feel about her progress and the steps she was taking by the end of the session?

By the end of the session, the client felt energized and positive about her job search and the practical steps she was taking to improve her situation.