Coaching Model: G.I.F.T.S.

A Coaching Model Created by Anu Sachar
(NLP Coach, INDIA)

Acknowledging and celebrating gifts within

• G – Generate Goal
• I – Introspect Ideas, Resources and Obstacles
• F – Formulate Options
• T -Take Action
• S – Success, Self Acknowledgement

G- Generate Goals –

• probing through questions to ensure the goals are real , meaningful and relevant to the client
• SMART : Specific, Measurable, Attainable,Realistic, Time-bound
• Client takes full accountability for each goal
• support the client to build a complete projection of the goals by exploring how each will look, sound and feel on achieving
• support the client in identifying milestones that make the goal seem attainable and having a much clearer idea of what he/she wanting to

 

client experiences realistic sensing of the goals, testing what he/she wants, identifying smaller goals (milestones) that measure progress while working towards the goal

 I – Introspect (Ideas,Resources and Obstacles)

• provide the client a safe space to
  • ‘look within’ and notice what is taking place
  • understand intent by unravelling emotions, deeper feelings, beliefs that clientconsiders as
    • strengths, resources
    • obstacles preventing him/her from moving forward
  • reflect on ideas coming up intuitively, exploring them deeply – how do the detailslook, sound and feel

 

 

allows space for client be self-aware, mindful in acknowledging their inherent gifts leading to a pow
erful true state which is higher, broader than perceived limitations.

F – Formulate Options

• provide the client a safe space for silent reflection to new ways of thinking
• support client in
  • exploring multiple options
  • shaping and developing options to arrive at a relevant range
• establish criteria for evaluating those options
• committing to the options formulated

as options come from client, there is genuine commitment for action, allowing space to reflect and be more flexible, constructive in face of other future challenges

T – Take Action

• support the client in developing a concrete plan to move from current state to desired outcome
• self awareness within client to know when they have achieved each action bymonitoring self generated key performance indicators
• support client to stay committed to
  • action with concrete time lines and
  • clarity on support needed while integrating all action items
• support client in keeping the momentum and staying on track

 

 

client  summarises  action  plan  in  writing  or  email,  committing  to execute, review and follow-up as per finalised timelines

S – Support, Success, Self Acknowledgement

• create space for client to
  • stay focused on actions leading to the desired outcomes
  • be motivated when the going gets tough
  • be challenged positively when disempowered, demonstrating belief in the client
• Celebrate success  –  while  discovering  insights,  taking  positive  step  forward,achieving every milestone of the action plan
• Self acknowledgement by the client for discovering their gifts, inner power

client is open to support, celebrating success, acknowledging own, unique gifts that reflect with joy and power in their outer world