Conducting coaching sessions: The GROW model

Module 2 – SLP
Conducting coaching sessions: The GROW model

Developing a vision statement
In Module 1, you began the process of the Leadership Growth Plan with a thorough self-assessment. Then
you identified and prioritized your most important values and motivators and explored your basic leadership
style. In this module, you will establish your vision and determine what you need to do to become the kind of
leader that other people will follow. The path to leadership will contain obstacles. To deal with obstacles,
determine the sacrifices you are willing to make, identify hidden opportunities, and divide the problem into
manageable pieces.
Keys to the Assignment
The following instructions are adapted from Phase two: Write a personal mission statement
http://www.pkal.org/documents/Leadership-Growth-Plan.pdf
Write your vision (1-2 pages)
Imagine it is 10 years into the future. You feel that you have achieved your potential and become the leader
you’ve always wanted to be. Write a story to describe your vision of yourself. Don’t get hung up on past
accomplishments and future plans, and don’t worry about barriers. Use some of these questions to guide your
thinking:
What’s your typical day like?
Who do you interact with?
What are you thinking about?
What are you feeling?
What skills do you possess?
While you’re dreaming, think about your legacy. Imagine yourself at the end of your career. What do you
want people to say about you after you’re gone? How must you start living now in order for that to happen?
When you’ve finished writing your story, summarize the vision so it’s easy to remember. Think of something
or someone that symbolizes it. This summary should be no longer than three or four sentences and should be
denoted in the paper by a separate heading. Keeping your personal vision in mind is highly motivating.
Identify obstacles (1-2 pages)
Internal obstacles are thoughts, opinions, and beliefs that can prevent you from moving forward. External
obstacles are situations or conditions outside of yourself that can prevent you from achieving your goals.
Make a chart comparing the internal and external barriers you see as standing in the way of achieving your
vision.
Nearly all internal barriers are within your control. The barriers outside of your control are largely external.
These are things you have no influence over. It is fruitless to fret over barriers you cannot control. Focus on
the ones you have some control over.
There are three proven techniques for dealing with obstacles:
Decide what you’re willing to give up in order to eliminate the obstacle.
Identify hidden opportunities or strategies that could help you face the obstacle.
Chunk the problem into manageable pieces, so you can deal with each smaller piece separately. You
could also compromise. This would enable you to accomplish two seemingly independent tasks or
goals at once.
How will you overcome your obstacles?
SLP Assignment Expectations
Include a cover page and reference page in addition to the 2-3 pages of analysis described above.
Your paper should have an introduction and a conclusion.
Use headings to indicate major sections of the report.
Cite and reference any outside sources.
Use APA formatting.
Proofread and edit your papers carefully. The expectation is zero errors.
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