The O in GOALS = Opportunities
The steps of powerful goal setting for results as described in this blog posts series, or with a business, life, or executive coach, the G in GOALS led to creating a list of Gigantic dreams and ideas, and then prioritizing them. Move now to the O which equals Opportunities.
What are the options for achieving the opportunities and progress towards your goals? An easy place to start is identifying realistic opportunities you have right now. From there move to opportunities that are a stretch. Then explore the ideal
opportunities.
How does this work? Building from the example from earlier in this series, imagine for a moment the goal is a comfortable income. This was further explored so the amount of income is defined. To reach that income level the opportunities are considered. A realistic opportunity might be a raise in a current job. The stretch may be a promotion. The ideal may be a higher level position within the current company or a different company. Of course for each person what is realistic, a stretch, and an ideal is different – unique to their circumstances.
Explore the options and opportunities fully either on paper or with a coach. Define the pros and cons of each and what it would take to make it happen. Working through what it would take empowers you to move towards the results you want and choose.
