Make Goals Real

describe the outcomeThe O in GOALS = Opportunities

Buy-in is one of those buzz words – what does it really mean?  A business, life, or executive coach realizes that buy-in is essential for long-term results.  In powerful goal setting for results, this is as simple as an individual buying in to their own goals.  Of course this does require moving past limitations and really exploring to decide what you want and the opportunities for achieving it.  Now take this a step further – dive deeper.

In coach training, coaches learn that when you describe your ideal outcome fully, you create the reality of it for yourself.  Take a moment now and work through this process.  Have the list of goals you created from the earlier posts in this blog series. If you have a coach they take notes or you write your responses to the following:

  • Describe your life after achieving what you want.
  • What will you see?
  • Imagine the expression on your face – describe it.
  • What do you see around you?
  • What do you hear?
  • What are you saying to yourself?
  • How does it feel?
  • What does it mean to you?

As the responses are explored, continue to ask, “What else?” with each of the above to ensure it is explored and described fully.

As the ideal outcome is described fully in terms of what is seen, heard, and felt it becomes increasingly real.  Coaches realize this creates buy-in and when you experience it you will find that to be true.  This solidifies the possibilities in your opportunities.

Follow this blog to continue your process of powerful goal setting for results.

Cathy Liska

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Most blog posts here are written or curated by Cathy Liska, Guide from the Side®, CDP, MCC.

Cathy is CEO/Founder of the Center for Coaching Certification, CCC. As Guide from the Side®, she is a sought-after trainer and coach with over 30 years of experience in business management and ownership. Cathy built her diverse team at CCC that includes trainers, customer service, and coaches. She was Co-Leader for ICF’s Ethics Community of Practice, on the Leadership Team for the review and updating of the Code of Ethics in 2024, and active in the Ethics Water Cooler. To ensure she stays current in related areas of expertise, Cathy has earned the following: ICF’s Master Certified Coach (MCC), Certified Coach Trainer, Certified Consumer Credit Counselor, Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Grief Support Group Facilitator, Certified in the Drucker Self-Assessment Tool, Certified Apartment Manager, Certified Civil and Family Mediator, and Certified in DISC.

Cathy’s clients range from attorneys to corporate executives, government to nonprofit, entrepreneurs to children, under or unemployed to newly retired. She specializes in communication, management, conflict, and leadership. Her personal mission statement is “People.” Cathy is known for her passion to serve others so they achieve the results they want.

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