Feeling stuck or stressed at work? You might just need to GROW your way out.
Executive coach Sarah Waddington shares the power and practicality of the GROW model — Goal, Reality, Options, Way forward — in transforming workplace performance, especially within high-pressure environments like PR.
Sarah breaks down how this deceptively simple coaching framework fosters self-awareness, reduces stress, builds resilience, and helps individuals and teams move from dependency to interdependency.
From managing difficult clients and workplace lethargy to unlocking mindset shifts for career advancement, this conversation offers actionable tips to leaders and middle managers alike on how to introduce coaching into fast-paced and demanding cultures.
Listen For
5:15 Why GROW works for both work and life
7:04 Applying GROW in the pressure cooker of PR
11:52 Nightmare client scenario: Using GROW in real-time challenges
14:40 Resilience in PR: Avoiding burnout with GROW
16:37 — Baby steps for senior leaders to start using GROW
19:20 Answer to Last Episode’s Question From Guest Mark Borkowski
Guest: Sarah Waddington, CBE
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