STEPPA was created by Dr. Angus McLeod to leverage a situation’s context and individuals’ emotions to define and work toward new goals.

SUBJECT

Understand the context and the subject under discussion. Identify the subject of coaching. For example, why does your client need to be coached?


TARGET


Arrive at a clear goal or outcome. This is where we help our coachee identify what their desired outcome is. This will be a target your coachee wants to achieve.


EMOTION


Understand if the emotions associated are going to boost or block progress toward the goal. Every decision involves emotions, subsequently embracing these feelings will help guide your coachee’s choice.


PERCEPTION


Explore the bigger picture. How does this goal sit within the broader context of the client’s life?

PLAN/PACE


Define a series of steps to reach the goal and the timescales upon which this is based.


ACTION/AMEND


Review the decisions made, understand what has been learned, and whether the plan is sensible.

STEPPPA is primarily utilized as a technique when there are difficult emotions in play which need to be overcome. It acts as a framework to assist coaches both during coaching sessions and afterwards to reflect upon coaching practice.