How to Coach Yourself and Others Popular Models for Coaching

2.25 THE CRAIC COACHING MODEL Craic (pronounced “crack”) is an Irish word associated with having a good time. C = Control R = Responsibility A = Awareness I = Impetus C = Confidence * Flexibility * Suits use of psychometric tools * Mindfulness and focused attention can be brought in CRAIC provides a broad theoretical and unitary psychological framework for developing a practice based understanding, of how coachees uniquely explain and deal with their world. Along with providing the necessary context to build the rapport required to develop a mindful and productive coaching conversation and relationship. It also potentially serves, to scaffold whatever change is considered necessary and appropriate for the coachee. It is generally used within a Cognitive Behavioural Coaching approach, across a range of contexts from Business to Life Coaching. CRAIC provides the basis for generating the insight necessary, to facilitate self-directed learning, personal growth, and improved performance and well-being in the coachee. Additionally, it provides an interesting framework for selfreflection on the part of the Coach in developing his or her own practice. 265

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