Community Goal Catalyst: A 4-Month Coaching Program Guide

1. Program Introduction & Benefits

The Community Goal Catalyst is a structured, 4-month group coaching program designed to empower community members by transforming vague aspirations into clear, actionable, and sustainable plans. It synthesizes world-class coaching methodologies—primarily the GROW and WOOP models—into a progressive journey from self-discovery to committed execution. The program’s core essence is to provide a confidential, supportive framework within the community context that facilitates deep personal clarity and fosters accountability through peer engagement and experiential learning.

Strategic Benefits for Community Members:

1. Enhanced Goal Clarity & Alignment: Move from general intent to 3-5 personalized, SMART goals that are meaningful both individually and within the context of the community, reducing ambiguity and increasing focus.
2. Resilient Action Planning: Develop robust, detailed action plans that proactively identify internal and external obstacles (using WOOP) and create contingency strategies, leading to higher follow-through rates.
3. Built-in Accountability & Support: Leverage the community's inherent network to create a system of peer accountability, reducing isolation and providing motivation through shared progress and structured review sessions.
4. Increased Self-Efficacy & Confidence: Through structured reality assessment and option generation, participants build confidence in their ability to navigate challenges and execute their plans, as measured by post-session confidence scores.
5. Strengthened Community Bonds: The program transforms the community from a passive network into an active support system, deepening trust and collaboration through shared vulnerability and mutual investment in each other's success.

2. Program Expansion Strategy

Evaluation: This is a Coaching Program. The provided research data already centers on proven coaching frameworks (GROW, CLEAR, WOOP, OSCAR) and is explicitly designed for a coaching context. Therefore, a supplemental Mentorship layer is not the primary recommendation, as the coaching methodology is inherently suited to the goal of clarification and action planning, which is non-directive and participant-led.

However, to enhance long-term sustainability beyond the 4-month program, a Peer Mentorship Pod structure can be added as a value-adding supplement. This layer would help institutionalize the accountability and support mechanisms developed during the coaching program.

• Why it Adds Value: It transitions the formal coaching structure into an informal, self-sustaining support network. After the program ends, participants can experience a regression without continued accountability. Peer pods provide a structured yet flexible way to maintain momentum, review long-term goals, and navigate new obstacles using the tools they've acquired.
• Implementation Note: In the final month (Momentum and Sustainability), form pods of 3-4 participants based on complementary goals or shared interests. Provide a simple "Pod Charter" template for them to define their meeting rhythm (e.g., bi-weekly), format (e.g., using the Hallway Conversation questions), and goals. The program facilitator can offer quarterly "pod booster" sessions to address common challenges.

3. Implementation Roadmap

Launch Phase Checklist

1. Define & Communicate: Finalize program schedule (e.g., 90-minute weekly group sessions). Craft clear marketing messaging highlighting benefits and commitment.
2. Participant Onboarding: Open applications with a brief questionnaire assessing readiness and initial goal areas. Conduct 15-minute intake calls using the "Hallway Conversation" model to confirm fit.
3. Kickoff Preparation: Set up all digital tools (LMS, Social Network group). Prepare and distribute pre-program self-assessment materials for goal reflection.
4. Session Zero: Host a launch session to build trust, establish group norms (confidentiality, active listening), and introduce the GROW model framework.

Tracking & Operations

• Weekly Cycle: Conduct core coaching session (70% practice/exploration). Assign reflective homework (e.g., journaling, obstacle mapping). Facilitate peer trio check-ins via the Internal Social Network.
• Monthly Review: Program facilitator reviews aggregated engagement data (attendance, homework completion) and confidence scores. Adjusts session pacing or content based on common challenges identified.
• Communication: Use the Internal Social Network group for daily updates, resource sharing, and encouragement. The facilitator posts weekly summaries and prompts.

Success Measurement

• Quantitative KPIs:
  • Goal Clarity Rate: 90% of participants submit 3+ validated SMART goals by Week 4.
  • Plan Completion & Action: 75% have a detailed plan by Week 8; 70% of logged actions are completed by Week 16.
  • Engagement: Maintain >85% average attendance rate and >80% homework submission rate.
  • Retention: Keep participant dropout rate below 15%.
• Qualitative KPIs & Feedback:
  • Surveys: Administer a "Plan Confidence Score" (1-5 scale) survey at the end of each module.
  • Reflections: Analyze journal prompts (especially on obstacle resolution) for thematic trends.
  • Feedback: Conduct a mid-point (Week 8) and final (Week 16) review using the CLEAR Review stage. Calculate final Net Promoter Score (NPS).
  • Testimonials: Collect and showcase participant stories on goal achievement and community support.

4. Approved Tools List

1. Coaching Software: Primary Tool. This is essential for structuring the coaching journey. It will be used to manage the session agenda (following GROW/OSCAR steps), store participant notes and action plans, track commitment follow-up, and facilitate the review cycles (CLEAR Review). It provides the formal backbone for the coach-led process.
2. Internal Social Network: Critical Support Tool. This fosters the community aspect and enables the 70-20-10 learning model. It will host the main program group for announcements, peer trios for accountability check-ins, and shared reflections. It is the platform for the informal 20% (peer feedback) and supports the 70% (experiential practice) through discussion.
3. LMS (Learning Management System): Content Delivery Tool. This will house the core program content library (recorded workshops, guide PDFs, reflection worksheets), provide a structured learning path for the 10% formal instruction, and track completion of pre-work and homework assignments.

Justification: The Coaching Software directly enables the core methodology. The Internal Social Network is indispensable for engaging a community audience and building the peer accountability system. The LMS ensures scalable, consistent delivery of foundational content and materials. Tools like Mentorship Software or ERG Program Software are less relevant as this is a time-bound, cohort-based coaching program, not an ongoing matching or advocacy initiative.

5. Resource & Content Library

Training Content for Coaches/Facilitators

• Guide: "Facilitating the GROW Model in a Group Setting: Balancing Structure and Spontaneity."
• Video Series: "Advanced Active Listening for Coaches (CLEAR Listen/Explore)."
• Toolkit: "Question Banks for Each Stage: GROW, OSCAR, and Hallway Conversations."
• Guide: "Building Psychological Safety in Community Groups."
• Workshop Recording: "Managing Group Dynamics and Ensuring Equitable Participation."
• Template: "Designing a WOOP Obstacle-Planning Session."

Training Content for Coachees/Participants

• Interactive Workbook: "From Vision to Action: Your Personal Goal Clarification Journal."
• Video Workshop: "Crafting Powerful SMART Goals Aligned with Your Values."
• Guide & Worksheet: "Conducting Your Reality Check: A Self-Assessment Template."
• Interactive Module: "Mastering the WOOP Technique: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan."
• Template: "My Action Plan Canvas" (integrating GROW Options/Way Forward & OSCAR Actions).
• Guide: "Effective Peer Accountability: How to Give and Receive Supportive Feedback."
• Reflection Prompts Library: Weekly questions for journaling on progress, setbacks, and learnings.