THE FLOW5 C.O.A.C.H PROCESS

 20220609 Module 14

Key Idea: The FLOW5 C.O.A.C.H Process is the Proprietary Process that the Catalyst Coach Certification rests upon.

When I hear the word, “flow” I naturally think about water. It perhaps starts off as drops of rainfall in the mountains, trickling into streams, where they converge with other fast-flowing streams, rushing downhill, and turning into a raging river. When they reach the flatlands, the waters slow down their pace once again, where they will eventually meander back into the lakes or ocean. And then they eventually evaporate back into the air, and the whole cycle begins again. In this imagery, depending on which stage or what geographical position the water is in, the “flow” is dynamic. It can be slowly trickling or fast-paced raging. It can be calm & peaceful, or it can be exciting & energetic. The “flow” is determined by the environment the water is in.

The FLOW5 C.O.A.C.H Process is the Proprietary Process that the Catalyst Coach Certification rests upon. Over the remaining lessons, we will be immersed in this fluid journey, from CORE to the HIGHPOINT of our lives. Dynamic. The Process comprises of these 5 areas:

 

1) C = CORE (Clarify Needs -> Catalyze Focus) Needs (Drivers), Focus & Purpose.

2) O = OUTCOME (Own Goals -> Optimize Wants) Goals, Wants & Outcomes.

3) A = AWARENESS (Affirm Insights -> Accelerate Filters) Filters, Levels & Insights.

4) C = CONNECT (Converge Strengths -> Commitment to Actions) Strengths, TEA (Thoughts, Emotions, Actions), Creativity.

5) H = HIGH-POINT (Honour Learning -> Hustle for Sustainable Changes) Learning, PAC, Celebration.

In class, we dwelt a little deeper into what we would expect from each part:

C = CORE

Life begins at the Clarity of our CORE. It is at that Core that we begin the journey ahead. The desire for the Coachee, is to clarify their Needs and catalyze their Focus as they live life on Purpose.

- The Core is the inner part of us. (See Modules 15-16, etc.)

 

O = OUTCOME

“Begin with the End in Mind” – Stephen Covey. It is about focusing on the Outcome. Partner your Coachee to discover where they are headed, by helping them comprehend where they are at and own their steps to reaching their Goals and Wants.

 

A = AWARENESS

The first step towards Change is Awareness, the second is Acceptance. There is a need for your Coachee to acknowledge their Filters and as they do that it will begin to accelerate their Insights, on how it all impacts the inside (values, beliefs, motivations) and outside (people, environment) of them.

 

C = CONNECT

We are hardwired to Connect. This gives us greater meaning in life. It is also natural to converge with your Coachee’s Strengths, and when done effectively, their commitment towards Actions become greater! Connecting the Dots.

 

H = HIGH-POINT

The more we Celebrate Life, the more there is in Life to Celebrate. Your Coachee has worked hard in the FLOW from purpose to potential to possibility, remember to honour their learning and achievements. It is also our role to Inspire and Hustle them forward to their Next Level.

- Not necessarily higher, but deeper learning. “Aha! moment”.

As we concluded the class, I reflected on the Coaching process with the “water flow” analogy I mentioned earlier. Very much like water, the Coaching flow is also dynamic. What pace or energy level the Coachee brings into the session is dependent on what stage they are in their journey. The role of the Coach is to stick around for this journey, flow along on the ride, and to help ensure that there is continuous flow from where they are right now, to their desired destination. So hop on, flow along, and keep going.