Coaching Word of the Month - Goal

Word of the Month – Goal

Each month we will be focussing on a specific word that I believe is fundamental in how we will work and the results you will achieve. This might be a general term that I want to provide more detail on, or a more specific coaching term that will enhance your experience with me.

This month we will be focusing on the word Goal. A goal is a frequently used word and is something that everyone is familiar with, even in the simplest of senses, such as scoring a goal! The purpose of this post is to explain  how and why  I use this word when you work with me.

In coaching terms, a goal is a specific, measurable outcome that you want to achieve within a designated timeframe. Goals provide direction and focus throughout your coaching process. They encourage you to articulate your aspirations and preferred changes.

Coaching goals can vary considerably, from personal development objectives, such as improving self-confidence, to personal relationships, or work-life balance, including professional goals, like advancing or changing career to developing leadership skills.

Goals are often structured using the SMART criteria, which stands for:

S – Specific

M – Measurable

A – Achievable

R – Relevant

T – Time framed

This framework helps ensure that goals are clear and attainable, encouraging motivation and engagement in your coaching journey.

Establishing goals in coaching provides a target for you to work toward and serves as a benchmark for measuring your progress and success throughout the coaching process. It encourages reflection on the steps needed to achieve those goals and furthers accountability between you and your coach.

As we move out of January and into February you may find that the goals that you so eagerly committed to at the start of 2025 have not quite gone to plan. Maybe this is a repeat of previous years? So why do we fail? How can we really achieve and sustain our goals? What motivates us and what prevents us from sticking to them?

As goals are such an integral part of coaching, we are running a special offer that will give us the chance to work together and achieve your goals. Until the 28th February 2025 I will be offering 3 x 1 hour coaching sessions for a special price of £209  (Normally £255).

Please contact me for more information and how to book.