Stage 1: Data collection can be done using qualitative and quantitative methods. Some examples of quantitative methods are performance reports, KPIs, Revenue, Employee engagement scores, Employee satisfaction scores, surveys, assessments, etc. Qualitative reports include 360-degree feedback, coaches' observations, customer feedback, team dynamics analysis, etc.

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Stage 2: Diagnosis is a process where the coach and the client sit together, map out goals, and compare them with the data. This step ensures that the coaching focuses on the right problem.

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Stage 3: During goal-setting, the coach and client will set realistic, time-bound goals. Both long-term and short-term goals need to be set. Some goals should make the client self-sufficient.

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Stage 4: Much of the coaching happens at this stage. The coach encourages the client to tackle the goal first. Eat the biggest frog. Then, other goals will become easier to achieve.

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Reinforcement loop: The last three steps can be iterated during the coaching engagement. The coach sometimes needs to act as a trainer or a teacher to ensure the client continues growing even after the coaching engagement. The loop is also about creating systems to ensure that the impact of coaching continues even after the official coaching engagement is over.