We’re halfway through this series now on Coaching and Mentoring . In the last video… we talked about developing options…and turning ideas into something actionable. In this video we’re finishing the GROW mode by wrapping everything into a plan. Ideas are great…but without a plan… nothing actually happens. This is where coaching turns into real performance improvement. To make this work… you can use a simple framework called LAMA.
Developing Options in the GROW Model
In the last video, we talked about reality… getting clear on where your employee is right now… and what might be holding them back. Now we move into the next step of the GROW model… developing options. And honestly… this is where coaching either comes to life… or falls flat.
The GROW Model – “R” for Reality
In the last video, we focused on setting clear, SMART goals. Now we move to the next step in GROW: which is “R” for Reality. Once you know where you’re going…you need to understand where you’re starting from. And this is where many leaders go wrong. They jump straight to solutions without fully understanding the situation. But if you don’t understand the problem clearly, you’ll often solve the wrong thing. So instead of telling,start by asking….
What is the “G” in the GROW Model?
In the last video, we introduced the GROW model— a simple way to structure coaching conversations. In this video, the 3rd in the series on Coaching and Mentoring, we start with the first step: “G” for Goal. Why? Because without a clear goal…coaching doesn’t really work. You end up circling the same issues without making real progress. A clear goal gives you direction. It gives you focus. And it gives you a way to measure success.
What is the Difference between Coaching and Mentoring?
In the last video, we talked about coaching as a combination of strong relationships and clear goal setting—and why that matters for performance. Now let’s get really clear on what coaching actually is… and how it’s different from mentoring.
Coaching is focused. It’s about helping someone improve a specific skill or performance area.
Mentoring, on the other hand, is broader. It’s more about guidance, support, and long-term development.
Watch this weeks video to learn more…..