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The CLEAR Model

Struggling to get people to listen?

Greetings, explorers of the mind,

It’s the AI Monk here, and today we’re charting a course towards conversations that actually matter—the kind that spark real change instead of fizzling out like a damp match.

Introducing: The CLEAR coaching model.

“Master the art of persuasion, influence, and leadership—one AI-powered conversation at a time."

This isn’t just another corporate framework collecting dust. It’s a compass for clarity, helping you navigate the messy terrain of human connection and steer every conversation towards insight and impact.

And here’s where it gets wild—when you combine it with AI, you don’t just find your way. You discover whole new territories of understanding you didn’t even know existed.

Whether you're guiding a team through chaos, helping clients breakthrough plateaus, or simply trying to have conversations that actually go somewhere (instead of those circular chats that leave everyone exhausted)...

This elegant 5-step process might just be the missing piece in your communication toolkit.

When My Brain Went Full Hamster Wheel Mode

Ever tried making a big decision and ended up feeling like a squirrel on an espresso bender—frantic, overthinking, and somehow back at square one?

Yeah. Same.

Picture this: A few months ago, I had to make a career move—one of those “choose-your-own-adventure” moments where every option felt like a trap. I needed clarity. Fast. But my brain had other plans.

Instead of deciding, I went full detective mode. Endless research, late-night Google spirals, unsolicited advice from that one friend who swears by tarot cards… and yet, no closer to an answer.

Sound familiar? Maybe it’s not a career move for you. Maybe it’s something simpler, like choosing the right software for your business.

One minute you’re thinking, Oh, I’ll just do a quick comparison—next thing you know, you’ve got 57 tabs open, a spreadsheet ranking feature sets, and an existential crisis over whether “scalability” actually matters to you.

The problem? Our brains are terrible at sorting through complexity. We get caught in the mental equivalent of a browser with too many tabs open—sluggish, overwhelmed, and one step away from crashing.

And that’s why I started using AI to coach myself through decision-making.

Think of it like having your own personal Gandalf—always calm, impossibly wise, and somehow knowing exactly when to whisper, “You shall not pass… on this terrible idea.”

The CLEAR model, powered by AI, helped me stop spiralling and start making decisions with confidence. No more second-guessing. No more getting stuck in mental quicksand. Just clear, structured, no-BS guidance—like having a boardroom of strategic geniuses in my pocket.

So whether you’re leading a team, coaching clients, or just tired of spending an eternity debating where to eat—this AI-powered framework is about to become your new best mate.

Let's d-d-d-d-dive in! 🤿

What you'll learn today:

✅ The complete breakdown of the CLEAR coaching model and why it creates lasting transformation

✅ Real-world examples of powerful questions for each stage (that you can steal immediately)

✅ How to leverage AI to become a masterful coach without years of training

✅ Common pitfalls at each stage and how to navigate them skillfully

✅ The crucial differences between transformational coaching and mere problem-solving

 The problem with most coaching conversations

Ever had a coaching conversation that felt like trying to nail jelly to a wall?

You begin with the best intentions...

45 minutes later, you've covered seventeen different topics, the other person looks more confused than when you started, and neither of you is sure what happens next.

The problem isn't your intentions or even your coaching abilities - it's the lack of a reliable structure.

Without a proven framework, coaching conversations typically:

• Meander through a maze of tangents and detours

• Get trapped in the quicksand of over-analysis

• Create the illusion of progress without actual movement

• End with vague next steps that never materialise

• Miss the deeper transformation hiding beneath surface issues

This is precisely why Peter Hawkins and his colleagues developed the CLEAR model in the 1980s - to transform well-meaning but chaotic conversations into structured journeys of discovery and growth.

The CLEAR model: Your 5-step framework for transformational coaching

Unlike tactical frameworks that simply solve immediate problems, the CLEAR model is designed for transformational change - the kind that shifts fundamental values, behaviours and beliefs.

Think of it as the difference between giving someone a fish (solving a specific problem) versus teaching them a revolutionary new way to fish (transforming how they approach all problems).

Here's the complete CLEAR framework decoded:

C - Contract (Setting the Foundation)

Locking It In: Why the "Contract Stage" Is Your Secret Weapon for Better Conversations

Alright, let’s talk about the Contract stage—the unsung hero of coaching conversations.

This stage is not about drowning in paperwork or sounding like a corporate robot. It’s to help you build a solid launchpad before the real work begins. No fluff. No awkward “what are we even doing here?” moments. Just clarity, safety and a mutually designed game plan.

It’s where you set the rules before a high-stakes poker game—if everyone’s on the same page, the magic happens. If not, it’s chaos, confusion and someone inevitably flipping the table—chips and all.

Here’s What a Good Contract Actually Does:

✅ Gets Crystal Clear on Outcomes – No more vague, wishy-washy chats. What do they really want by the end of the session?

✅ Sets the Ground Rules – How are we working together? What’s on the table—and what’s off-limits?

✅ Defines Boundaries & Expectations – Are we going deep or staying surface-level? How much challenge do they want vs. a soft place to land?

✅ Creates Psychological Safety – If people don’t feel safe, vulnerability packs its bags and leaves. This is where you make it safe to get real.

✅ Clarifies Success – How will you both know if this was a win? If you don’t define it, you’ll never hit it.

Power Moves: Questions That Set the Stage Like a Pro

• “What specifically would make this conversation valuable for you today?” 🧐

• “How will you know if our time together has been worthwhile?” 🔍

• “What’s the balance you need between challenge and support right now?” ⚖️

• “If we focused on one thing today that could change your life or work, what would it be?” 🎯

The Contract stage might sound a bit formal, but here’s the truth—it’s the difference between a focused, powerful conversation and the “why are we even here?” vortex that sucks the life out of so many meetings.

No one likes wasting time. Set the contract. Get the clarity. And watch your conversations go from meh to mind-blowing.

L - Listen (Understanding Current Reality)

This is not "Lemme Interrupt You"

Welcome to the Listen stage—where you stop mentally rehearsing your reply and start tuning in like your next breakthrough depends on it.

This isn’t that half-hearted “uh-huh, sure” listening. It’s active, full-body, all-in listening—because when people feel truly heard, their brains light up like a Christmas tree. And guess what? That’s when the real magic happens.

Think of it as being less like a talk-show host waiting to drop your next hot take—and more like a documentary filmmaker, capturing every angle of the story without jumping to conclusions.

What Separates Master Listeners from Average Chatterboxes:

✅ No Mental Jukebox – Stop queuing up your response while they’re still talking. Stay present. (Yes, it’s harder than it sounds.) 👂

✅ Read the Room – Pay attention to the unspoken stuff: tone shifts, body language, that pause loaded with meaning. 👀

✅ Spot the Patterns – What keeps coming up? What’s left unsaid? The gold is often between the lines. 🔎

✅ Hold the Fixes – Resist the urge to solve the problem straight away. People want to be heard before they want a solution. 🛑

✅ Echo Chamber? No Thanks. – Give them the space to hear their own thoughts out loud—it’s like holding up a mirror to their mind. 🗣️

Power Moves: Questions That Unlock Deeper Truths

• “Can you walk me through what’s happening—no detail is too small.” 💬

• “What about this situation keeps you awake at night?” 🛌

• “When you think about this, what emotions hit you the hardest?” 🎢

• “What have you already tried, and what did you learn from it?” 🔄

• “If we rewound to the beginning of this issue, what would we see?” ⏪

Pro tip: Neuroscience backs this up—when people feel heard, their brain’s reward system lights up like they’ve just won a prize. So, no, deep listening isn’t just good manners—it’s brain hacking 101.

And if you master this?

You’re not just having conversations—you’re unlocking insights they didn’t even know they had. Spooky!

E - Explore (Discovering Deeper Possibilities)

This is where the wizardry happens 🪄

Welcome to the Explore stage—where we ditch the obvious answers and dive headfirst into the juicy stuff.

This isn’t a polite chit-chat where you nod along and hand out surface-level advice like a human fortune cookie. It’s about helping people challenge their assumptions, see blind spots and unlock ideas they probably didn’t even know they had.

Your job here is to be a mental treasure hunter—digging beyond the obvious to unearth the gold hiding underneath the surface.

What Makes Exploration Transformative:

✅ Ask the Un-Googleable Questions – The best questions are the ones no one has easy answers to. They make people pause, reflect, and rethink everything. 💡

✅ Challenge the Default Settings – Most people operate on autopilot. Your job? Help them question the stories and assumptions they treat as facts. 🧠

✅ Find the Bigger Pattern – Is this problem a one-off hiccup or part of a larger theme in their life? Patterns point the way to real breakthroughs. 🔍

✅ Explore Emotional Understories – People aren't robots. Their feelings about a situation often hold the key to unlocking new possibilities. 🎭

Power Moves: Questions That Crack Open New Worlds

• “What assumptions might you be making that aren’t really true?” 🔎

• “If this were happening to someone you admire, what advice would you give them?” 🪞

• “If your biggest obstacle disappeared overnight—what’d you do next?”

• “How would someone with a radically different perspective view this situation?” 👀

Here’s the thing—if you rush the Explore stage, you get flimsy solutions that fall apart faster than flat-pack furniture. But take your time here, and you’ll guide people to the breakthroughs they need that would make Tony Robbins cry in admiration.

A - Action (Creating Meaningful Movement)

Because Insight Without Action is Just Daydreaming!

Congrats—you’ve cracked open new possibilities. Now it’s time to turn insights into action before the lightbulb moments fade away.

But don’t worry—you don’t have to dump a never-ending to-do list on people. You need to create small, high-leverage moves that create big ripples.

What Makes Action Planning Actually Work:

✅ Insight-Driven, Not Coach-Driven – If the action isn’t their idea, it’s just homework. Let the coachee shape the steps.

✅ Keep It Tiny and Specific – Big plans sound impressive but rarely survive real life. Small, clear actions create momentum. 🎯

✅ Anticipate Roadblocks – If they’re going to hit a snag (and they will), get ahead of it. Help them plan for the potholes. 🚧

Power Moves: Questions That Turn Ideas Into Action:

• “What’s one small action you can take immediately?” 🔥

• “What could get in your way—and how will you handle it?” 🛑 

• “By when will you take the step—and how’ll you know it’s working?” 🗓️

Insight without action is like a gym membership you never, ever use—full of potential, but no real gains. So, keep it simple, keep it specific and watch the magic unfold.

R is for Review (AKA: Lock It In 🔒)

The Review stage isn’t just a polite “So… any questions?” before you wrap up. It’s the secret sauce that helps insights stick—because if you don’t lock in those lightbulb moments, they fade faster than your gym motivation in February.

This is where you connect the dots, celebrate the wins, and set the stage for what’s next—because breakthroughs are great, but breakthroughs that last? That’s the real prize.

What Makes Reviewing Transformative:

✅ Capture the Gold – What lightbulbs went off? What’s the “Aha!” that might transform the game plan moving forward? 🧠

✅ Check the Scoreboard – Are you delivering on what they actually came for, or just having a nice chat? 📏

✅ Celebrate the W’s – Big or small, every win deserves a nod. Progress compounds when you notice it. 🎉

✅ Spot the Patterns – Are the same themes popping up again and again? Patterns reveal where the real work lies. 🔄

🚀 ✅ Keep the Momentum – Closure is good. Momentum is better. End strong and keep things moving.

Power Moves: Questions That Seal the Deal

• “What’s the biggest insight you’re walking away with today?” 🗝️

• “How does this connect to what you wanted when we started?” 📊

• “What surprised you most about our conversation?” 🤯

• “How will you track your progress from here?” ⏳

• “What support would make the biggest difference before our next session?” 👥

Here’s the thing: People remember the beginning and the end of experiences the most (thanks, neuroscience 🧠). Nail the Review stage, and your coaching won’t just be another chat—it’ll be a conversation that sticks.

PROMPT CORNER

Ready to put all this into practice and create clarity for yourself and your clients?

Using the CLEAR model with AI, will be like cleaning your glasses after months of smudges—suddenly, everything’s sharper, clearer, and you realise that “foggy future” was just a fingerprint all along. 🧐👓

The "CLEAR AI Coach" prompt toolkit

I've created five transformative prompts that harness the power of AI to supercharge your coaching through each stage of the CLEAR model. Just follow along and complete each step of C L E A R with your self or your client.

1. (C) The "Strategic Contract" Prompt

This is where you act as their CLEAR coaching strategist for the Contract stage. You’ll help them prepare for a coaching conversation by generating ideas.

[START OF PROMPT]

I want you to act as my CLEAR coaching strategist for the Contracting stage. Help me prepare for a coaching conversation by providing:

5-7 powerful, tailored contracting questions designed to establish clear outcomes, boundaries, and mutual expectations.
Suggested language for fostering psychological safety and creating an open, trust-based environment.
Methods for clarifying success—including how to define, track, and measure progress collaboratively.
Potential challenges that may arise during contracting and practical strategies to navigate them effectively.
Customise your responses based on the following details:

My coaching context: [Insert detailed coaching situation, e.g., "executive leadership development," "career transition," "performance improvement."]
The person I’m coaching: [Insert relevant details, e.g., "a senior manager struggling with delegation," "a new team leader navigating conflict."]
The general topic/challenge: [Insert primary focus, e.g., "improving communication," "boosting team performance."]
My relationship with this person: [Insert dynamic, e.g., "a direct report," "peer-level colleague," "external client."]
Prioritise generating clear, actionable questions that build trust and align mutual expectations while addressing both practical outcomes and relational dynamics.

[END OF PROMPT]

Mastering the Strategic Contract prompt isn’t just about ticking boxes—it will help you set the stage for truly transformative conversations. With clear outcomes, mutual trust, and a sprinkle of psychological safety, you’re no longer just ‘winging it’.

You’re leading with intention.

So, fire up the prompt, and watch your coaching sessions go from meh to mind-blowing. Then get ready for the next one. 🚀🧠

2. (L) The "Deep Listening" Prompt

This is where you help them master the Listen stage of the CLEAR coaching model.

[START OF PROMPT]

I want you to act as my CLEAR coaching strategist and help me master the Listen stage of the CLEAR coaching model. Based on my specific scenario, provide:

7-10 open-ended, non-leading questions that encourage deeper sharing and reveal both factual and emotional insights.
Active listening techniques tailored to this situation that enhance trust, psychological safety, and nuanced understanding.
Emotional undercurrents I should be attuned to, including subtle cues or unspoken concerns relevant to the context.
Common listening traps I might fall into, with practical strategies to recognise and avoid them effectively.
Customise your responses based on the following details:

My coaching topic: [Insert detailed topic, e.g., "navigating career uncertainty," "improving work-life balance," "managing team conflict."]
What I currently know about the situation: [Insert your understanding, including facts, assumptions, and open questions.]
The emotional context (if known): [Insert emotional dynamics, e.g., "the coachee is anxious about change," "there is unspoken tension."]
Focus on delivering insightful questions that uncover both surface-level facts and deeper emotional realities while ensuring the coachee feels heard, understood, and supported.

[END OF PROMPT]

Mastering deep listening isn’t simply about nodding your noggin like a bobblehead—you have to tune in so well you could catch whispers in a hurricane.

With the Deep Listening prompt, you’ll ask smarter questions, spot emotional undercurrents, and dodge those sneaky listening traps. So, plug it in, stay curious and watch your coaching sessions go from surface-level chats to soul-level breakthroughs. 🧠💬

3. (E) The "Transformational Explorer" Prompt

This is where you act as their exploration expert for the CLEAR coaching model's Explore stage.

[START OF PROMPT]

I want you to act as my exploration expert for the Explore stage of the CLEAR coaching model. Help me prepare by providing:

7-10 powerful, perspective-shifting questions designed to challenge assumptions and unlock new ways of thinking.
Metaphors or conceptual frameworks that could spark fresh insights and help reframe the situation.
Methods to explore underlying beliefs and values, identifying how they shape perspectives and decisions.
Strategies for navigating resistance if my coachee struggles with discomfort, uncertainty, or defensive thinking.
Customise your responses based on the following details:

The situation we've uncovered in the listening stage: [Insert a detailed description of the coaching situation.]
Key patterns or themes that have emerged: [Insert recurring themes, behaviours, or insights.]
Potential limiting beliefs I'm noticing: [Insert any self-imposed barriers or mindset constraints you've observed.]
Focus on crafting questions that neither I nor my coachee will immediately know the answer to—questions that create genuine moments of discovery, curiosity, and self-reflection.

[END OF PROMPT]

The Mind-Bending Toolkit 🧠🔄

The Explore stage is where coaching gets interesting—where assumptions get flipped, perspectives shift, and lightbulb moments go off like fireworks. 🎆 

With this prompt, you’re not just guiding a conversation; you’re unlocking new ways of thinking. So challenge the status quo and get ready for some serious brain MMA. 🏋️‍♂️💡

4. (A) The "Action Architect" Prompt

This is where you help them master the Action stage of the CLEAR coaching model.

[START OF PROMPT]

I want you to help me master the Action stage of the CLEAR coaching model. Based on my specific scenario, provide:

7-10 powerful questions that translate insights into clear, coachee-owned action steps.
Methods for testing commitment and addressing hesitation, ensuring alignment between intention and follow-through.
Strategies for anticipating and overcoming potential obstacles, so the coachee builds resilience and maintains momentum.
Accountability frameworks tailored to this situation, helping the coachee track progress and stay engaged.
Customise your responses based on the following details:

The insights generated during our exploration: [Insert key insights discovered in the coaching process.]
The changes the person wants to make: [Insert specific shifts in behaviour, mindset, or actions.]
Potential obstacles or resistance: [Insert any anticipated challenges, doubts, or barriers.]
Ensure the focus remains on questions that empower the coachee to define their own actions—avoiding direct advice or solutions from me as the coach. The goal is to inspire self-directed action, accountability, and long-term commitment.

[END OF PROMPT]

The Bridge Between Ideas and Impact 🚀

The Action Architect prompt is where coaching stops being a great chat and starts changing lives. It’s the difference between thinking about action and actually getting stuff done.

With the right questions, commitment checks, and accountability baked in, you’ll turn insights into real-world results—because breakthroughs don’t mean much if they never leave the conversation. Now, time to get moving. 🏗️🔥

5. (R) The "Integration Review" Prompt

This is where you create a powerful Review stage in your CLEAR coaching session.

[START OF PROMPT]

I want you to help me create a powerful and motivating Review stage in my CLEAR coaching session. Based on my specific scenario, provide:

7-10 reflective and forward-focused questions that reinforce insights, solidify commitments, and inspire continued progress.
Effective ways to close the session while ensuring the coachee leaves with clarity, confidence, and motivation.
Methods for linking this session to ongoing development, helping the coachee integrate learning into their long-term growth.
Celebration and acknowledgment language tailored to the progress made, ensuring the coachee feels recognised and empowered.
Customise your responses based on the following details:

Key insights from our session: [Insert the main takeaways and breakthroughs.]
Actions committed to: [Insert the specific steps the coachee has agreed to take.]
Original contract objectives: [Insert the goals set at the beginning of coaching.]
Ensure the focus remains on creating closure while maintaining momentum, so the coachee leaves with a strong sense of achievement, direction, and ownership of their next steps.

[END OF PROMPT]

Think of the Review stage like the season finale of a top-tier TV show—it should tie up loose ends, drop a few “aha” moments, and leave your coachee excited for what’s next.

With this prompt, you’ll help them cement insights, own their next steps, and walk away feeling accomplished (instead of wondering, “Wait, WTF?”).

Now, roll the credits and get ready for the next episode. 📺🎉

I used the Explore prompt to break through a client's career transition paralysis…

The questions that emerged helped my client discover that her resistance wasn't about capability (as she thought) but about fear of disappointing her parents - a breakthrough that completely shifted her approach.

Advanced techniques to elevate your CLEAR coaching

1) Master the art of strategic silence

After asking a powerful question, resist the urge to fill the silence. Count to 10 silently while maintaining present, engaged eye contact. The research is clear - the most transformative insights often emerge 7-10 seconds after a question is posed, yet most coaches interrupt after just 2-3 seconds.

2) Cultivate clean coaching language

Avoid questions that contain hidden advice ("Have you considered talking to your boss?") or assumptions ("Why are you so resistant to change?"). Instead, use clean language that creates open space for discovery ("What would you like to have happen now?" or "What do you notice about this situation?").

3) Listen for energy shifts, not just words

The most important information often comes not in what the coachee says, but in how their energy changes when they say it. A sudden animation, a quieting, a shift in posture - these are gold mines for exploration. "I noticed you seemed more energised when you mentioned X. Tell me more about that."

The transformational alchemy of CLEAR

Most coaching frameworks are like putting a fresh coat of paint on a crumbling house—looks nice, but the foundation is still dodgy. CLEAR is different. It doesn’t just fix surface-level problems—it rewires the entire system running in the background.

While models like GROW help you hit targets, CLEAR goes deeper—breaking through the mental roadblocks that keep people stuck in the first place.

How CLEAR Has Transformed Real Lives🔥

• 👨‍💼 A CEO who swapped micromanaging for inspiring leadership—turns out, his obsession with control started way back in childhood. (Freud would be proud.)
  

• 🎨 A creative professional who finally stopped procrastinating—not by forcing productivity hacks, but by reconnecting with her true purpose.
  

• 👥 A team that went from finger-pointing to accountability after realising their defensive behaviour was just fear wearing a different hat.

This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about deep shifts in how you think, act, and show up in the world.

Or, as organisational psychologist Peter Hawkins puts it:
"Transformational coaching doesn't just change what you do – it changes who you are becoming." 🎤⬇️

Wrap up

WHAT YOU’RE WALKING AWAY WITH TODAY:

✅ The full 5-stage CLEAR framework for next-level coaching conversations

✅ A stack of powerful questions to use instantly (because great coaching starts with great questions)

✅ How to plug AI into the process for even bigger breakthroughs 🤖✨

✅ The advanced techniques that separate master coaches from average ones

✅ Why transformation > problem-solving (and how to make it happen)

From Insight to Impact 🎯

The CLEAR framework isn’t just another coaching model—it’s a mental upgrade, helping people break free from old patterns and step into new possibilities. You’ve now got the tools, the prompts, and the secret sauce to make every coaching session count.

But let’s be real—knowing it isn’t enough. Transformation happens when you use it. So whether you’re coaching a team, a client, or even yourself, it’s time to put this into action. 🚀💭

Because, at the end of the day, coaching isn’t about asking better questions. It’s about unlocking better versions of ourselves.

Speaking of transformation...

I put CLEAR to the test on myself recently, wrestling with whether to launch a new course. I thought I was afraid of failure. But during the Explore phase, I realised something way deeper…

I wasn’t scared of failing—I was scared of outgrowing relationships with people who knew the “old me.” 🤯

That single insight flipped my mind on it’s head. The course launches next month.

Keep diving in and stay well, stay wired... Ced

Your turn!

I'm curious - which stage of the CLEAR model do you find most challenging in your own conversations?

Hit reply and let me know - I read every email personally and might feature your question in an upcoming deep dive!

👊🏽 STAY WELL

See you next issue for another round of rambunctious revelations!

Until then stay wired and stay well, 🌱
Cedric the AI Monk - Your guide in the silicon wilderness.

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