Friday, March 28, 2008

Goals and values

As a coach, we support our clients in creating value-based goals. Before any goals can be set, the client must first determine what their values are. By creating goals based on our values we ensure the optimal return on our investment of time and energy, because our success will be in the areas that matter the most to us.

Quite often people make goals for themselves that are not aligned to their values. They may feel pressure from others such as family, friends and peers. Making a goal because it is expected of you is unlikely to result in success and joy.

How to align values and goals? By asking over and over again 'what is important about achieving this goal?'. The criterias that clients use are their values. And bringing that insight to clients about what their true values are will support clients in chosing their own goals.

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