My Models
Frameworks you can use tomorrow
Each model has a memorable name, a short purpose and steps you can apply straight away. Every one is my own original work, free to share for personal and educational use, with credit.
Life coaching
BANYAN
The BANYAN Way
Six habits in three parts, roots, trunk and branches, for a grateful heart, a protected peace and a kinder way of leading.
- Be thankful
- Act kindly
- Nurture the long view
- Your peace is yours
- Anchor the worried mind
- Nourish others
LION
Why the Lion Is King
A model of attitude and inner strength, built around the story of what truly makes the lion king.
Taught as an open chapter in my writing. Full guide on request.
HARBOUR
A Steady Place Within
Seven steps to finding calm and safety inside yourself when life feels rough.
A two-page teaching sheet with a wheel diagram. Full guide on request.
STEADY
When Words Wound
How to stay steady and respond well when someone’s words hurt you.
A one-page chart. Full guide on request.
UNLOCK
The Key You Already Carry
Breaking free from the Relief Trap: the habits that ease us now and cost us later.
A life-coaching leaflet. Full guide on request.
MILK
What Do You Make of the Water?
A 90-minute life-coaching session on how we choose what we make of what life gives us.
A full session pack for coaches. On request.
Leadership and work
SHIELD
Handling a Toxic Boss
Protecting yourself and your work when the person in charge makes life difficult.
A worksheet and poster. Full guide on request.
KEEPER
Be the KEEPER
Keeping good staff, handling pressure and working through disagreement in care and community settings.
A management chart. Full guide on request.
ROOM
Own the ROOM
Leading meetings and discussions with calm, structure and confidence.
A one-page meeting chart. Full guide on request.
Reflection
SECOND
The SECOND Cycle
My reflective cycle for learners, coaches and players. Every end gets a second bowl, and every experience gets a second look.
- State it: what happened?
- Emotion: how did I feel?
- Cause: was it the decision or the delivery?
- Options: what could I change?
- Name the rule I will follow
- Do it again
Bowls coaching
MIRROR
The Green Mirror
Thirty-six bowls that tell the truth about your game: weight, line, both hands and three lengths.
- 9 ends of 4 bowls, alternating forehand and backhand
- Three lengths: Knee (short), Pocket (middle), Back (long)
- Gold, Silver and Bronze rings judged with the mat: 3, 2 or 1 points
- Top score 108, with miss letters N, W, S and L to show why
BOWLS
The BOWLS Model
A structured model for running focused 30-minute coaching sessions with bowlers.
A two-page coaching chart. Full guide on request.
BETTER BOWL
The BETTER BOWL Wheel
A ten-step cycle of steady improvement for bowlers at every level.
A wheel chart. Full guide on request.
Would you like the full guide for any model, or permission to use one in training or print? Get in touch.
