What are the four stages of the GROW coaching model?

• A. Goal, Reality, Options, Will.
• B. Goal, Reality, Will, Options.
• C. Reality, Goal, Options, Will.
• D. Goal, Will, Reality, Options.

Answer: (A)

This item tests the order of the stages in the GROW coaching model: Goal, Reality, Options, Will. You start by clarifying a specific goal the person wants to achieve. Then you explore the current reality—where they stand now, what resources exist, and what obstacles are in the way. After sensing both the goal and the present situation, you brainstorm possible options or paths to reach that goal. Finally you commit to concrete actions—the Will stage—pinning down what will be done, by when, and what support or accountability is needed. The sequence matters because you need a clear target and an accurate picture of the present before generating feasible choices, and you need defined actions to move forward. Although some sources label the last stage as Way Forward or Actions, the order remains Goal, Reality, Options, Will.