Resources Support Opportunities

A computer table is displayed with 2 open laptops
A computer table is displayed with 2 open laptops
Resources Support Opportunities

After exploring and prioritizing the gigantic goals and options, further supporting the opportunities requires identifying the resources for achieving goals.  In coach training programs, coaches learn that this process supports the outcome because when you identify the means for achieving then the opportunity is more realistic.

With the list of gigantic goals on hand, reflect on the various resources you will use to make it happen.  Start by listing the skills you have to achieve your goals (this may take a bit of digging to get everything listed).  Examples include knowledge, work skills, and personal skills.  Then list the tools you have to achieve goals.  The list might include things like access to training, books, memberships, a computer with internet access, and financial means.  Next, list the people that both support you and are willing to help you with your goals.  The list may include family, friends, colleagues, and supervisors.  After listing the resources you have, list resources you want and will use to achieve goals.

A business, life, or executive takes time creating this list with a client is because they are aware of the importance.  By listing the resources you have and want, your goals become more realistic to you because you are aware of your opportunities, the ‘how’ behind the dreams.  Through the process of powerful goals setting for results described in this blog series, the gigantic goals are supported with opportunities and become achievable.  Follow this blog series to continue the deep dive.

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.

Podcast: https://www.coachcert.com/podcast.html

Publications: Coaching Perspectives (a series of books with chapters by coach training graduates) https://www.coachcert.com/resources/recommended-reading/coaching-perspectives-series-by-the-center-for-coaching-certification-and-more.html

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