148 | COSERE 4. Affirm and Action: • Explanation: Acknowledge progress, affirm commitment, and plan specific actions to move forward. • Application: ◊ Affirm the coachee’s progress, strengths, and commitment to achieving the desired outcome. ◊ Help them develop specific action steps based on the insights gained from the previous steps. ◊ Example Question: “What specific actions can you commit to taking to move closer to your desired outcome?” Practical Example: Coaching Scenario: A professional aiming to improve time management skills. • 1. Outcome: ◊ Coachee’s Goal: To effectively manage time and reduce procrastination. ◊ Coach’s Role: Assist the coachee in specifying what effective time management looks like for them and set a clear goal (e.g., completing tasks ahead of deadlines consistently). • 2. Scaling: ◊ Coachee’s Assessment: Rates current time management skills at 5 out of 10, citing frequent distractions and missed deadlines. ◊ Coach’s Role: Explore what contributes to the coachee’s score, identify areas of improvement, and celebrate what’s working well. • 3. Know-How: ◊ Coachee’s Strengths: Ability to prioritise tasks, previous successful experiences with structured schedules. ◊ Coach’s Role: Encourage the coachee to leverage these strengths and past successes to develop effective time management strategies. • 4. Affirm and Action: ◊ Coachee’s Commitment: Commits to using task prioritisation techniques and scheduling focused work sessions. ◊ Coach’s Role: Affirm the coachee’s commitment, assist in setting up a structured plan, and provide support and accountability. Applying the OSKAR model involves guiding the coachee through these stages, emphasising strengths, resources, and actionable steps toward their desired outcome.
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