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The GROW Session Planner

"Structure any coaching conversation. Lead any important discussion."

The GROW model (Goals, Reality, Options, Way Forward) in printable form. For men who coach others, for those in coaching, or for anyone who wants to run structured high-quality conversations with themselves. The framework behind most executive coaching, made accessible.

£6.99
10 pages · All 7 formats

About the The GROW Session Planner

Sir John Whitmore's GROW model is the structural backbone of professional coaching worldwide. It works because it creates a deliberate sequence — clarity about what you want before examining where you are, before exploring what's possible, before committing to action. Without that sequence, most important conversations meander and important decisions get made on incomplete thinking. The GROW Session Planner makes that structure available for self-coaching, mentoring conversations, performance discussions, and any situation where clear thinking and committed action are required.

Methodology · GROW Model
John Whitmore's GROW coaching framework — Goal, Reality, Options, Will. The most widely used coaching structure in professional and executive coaching.
What's included — The GROW Session Planner printable
Goal frame — what do you want? Distinguish between performance goals (what you'll achieve) and end goals (why it matters)
Reality audit — what's actually happening now? Separate fact from interpretation. What have you tried? What stopped you?
Options generation — minimum 8 options before evaluating any. Remove impossibility assumptions first.
Options evaluation — which options align with your values? Which do you have control over? Which have highest leverage?
Way forward commitment — specific action, specific timeline, specific measurement. Not intention — commitment.
Obstacles pre-mortem — what could go wrong? How will you respond if it does?
Session debrief — what shifted in your thinking? What do you now know that you didn't before?
Coaching conversation planner — the same structure for use when coaching or mentoring others
Who is this for?
Anyone using the Groundwork system who wants to go deeper on Coaching
People who want structure that actually connects to their goals
Those who have tried generic planners and found them too vague
Product preview
Print layout
The GROW Session Planner · A5
All formats
A4 · A5 · Filofax · US Letter
Digital · GoodNotes
iPad / Notion
Product images coming soon — mockups being added
Customer reviews
4.8 ★★★★★ from 3 reviews
★★★★★
The format range is what sets Groundwork apart. I use the Notion template during the week and print the A5 for weekends. Both are properly designed — not an afterthought.
Alex H.Notion + A5
★★★★★
Clean, purposeful design. No wasted space, no filler prompts. This is what a planning tool should look like — everything on the page earns its place.
Priya S.GoodNotes
★★★★☆
Third Groundwork product I've bought. The consistency across the range means everything works together. Filofax sizes are accurate and the greyscale printing is crisp.
Marcus D.Filofax A5
Questions about this product

Common questions

What formats are included?
Every Groundwork product includes A4, A5, Filofax, and US Letter print sizes, plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for GoodNotes or Notability, plus a Notion template. All in a single download.
Is it undated?
Yes. All Groundwork products are undated — no pre-printed year, month, or day. Start any time, reprint as many times as you need.
How do I print at home?
Print on standard 80gsm paper in greyscale or colour. The designs are built to work in greyscale — no full-bleed backgrounds, so no wasted ink. Set quality to 'standard' not 'draft' for clean lines.
Does it work with GoodNotes or Notability?
Yes. The digital PDF has active hyperlinks and is optimised for stylus input on iPad. Works on GoodNotes, Notability, Xodo, and any other PDF annotation app.
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