Coaching models provide value if they: 1. Help identify and evolve objectives 2. Help uncover underlying blockers to those objectives 3. Help define achievable next steps for navigating those blockers Marcin Reynolds (2021) practice of [[Reflective inquiry]] includes five essential practices: 1. Focus: coach the person, not the problem. Set expectations to the client you will not be there advice giver. Clarify the problem at the beginning of a session but know when to switch from problem to person. What if clients can’t focus on a goal? Use bottom lining: - Bottom lining is a method of getting clients to clearly state whether something is worth it or not, despite the risks. After a client has explained why they want to do something and then listed reasons for not doing it, you try and get them to see if it’s still worth it bottom line. This reminds me of Tim Ferris’s fear setting exercise, what are some of the bad things that could happen? How likely are they? What are some of the good things that could happen? How likely are they? 2. Active replay: play back pivotal pieces of what a client has said back at them. Search for key words through being deeply present with them. This can be done in three ways: 1. Summarizing: literally summarize what a client has said back at them using their own words. 2. Paraphrasing: using your own words explain what a client has said back at themselves. Useful for coaxing new ways of seeing the same thing. 3. Metaphors/analogies: use an analogy/metaphor the client uses or create your own to describe the situation they are in. 3. Brainhacking: uncovering hidden blockers to objectives from underlying stories, beliefs, assumptions, and values. 4. Goaltending: evolve goals as the session goes on. 5. New and next: get people to commit to action after having an insight. Five questions to ask them to get commitment after insight: 1. What will you do keeping this insight in mind? 2. When will you do it? 3. What blockers might keep you from doing it? 4. How can you navigate these blockers? 5. How do you feel now? No matter how a session has gone you want to end on a high note by appreciating them for taking time out of their day, recognizing growth, and applauding their courage during the session.