Chapter 4: Capacity Building 99DARN CAT!
Preparatory Change Talk (DARN)D - Desire^ (I want to change.)^A - Ability^ (I can change.)^R - Reason (It’s important to change.)N - Need^ (I should change.)
Implementing Change Talk (CAT)C - Commitment^ (I will make changes.)^A - Activation^ (I am ready, prepared, and willing to
change.)T - Taking Steps (I am taking specific actions to change.)Some additional tips for building motivation
Coaches need to support learners in taking responsibility for their
own motivation. The worst way to support a learner who is not
motivated is to give advice on how to get the work done. Learners
will tend to react to advice with reasons why it can't be done,
sometimes referred to as the "yes, but...” game. Coaches offer advice