Research Paper By Kincso Biro
Leadership Coach, GERMANY

There is a wide variety of coaching models available for coaches to use or adapt. However, most coaching models are rooted in cognitive behavioral approach and belong more to the behavioral side of the spectrum. There are models that first look at the current situation and then move into a goal setting, and there are other models that first start with the goal setting and then move into developing a better understanding of the current situation. Most models emphasize the importance of generating self-awareness while others, e.g. OSKAR, take a plain solution-focused approach. Coaching models also vary in terms of complexity. Perhaps, the coaching models overview is that simpler models provide more flexibility, while more detailed models provide more guidance.