{"id":8727,"date":"2020-06-04T11:03:20","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T11:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/?p=8727"},"modified":"2023-04-10T20:54:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T20:54:43","slug":"reframe-the-outcome-of-an-unwanted-change-to-a-new-desired-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/reframe-the-outcome-of-an-unwanted-change-to-a-new-desired-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Reframe the Outcome of an Unwanted Change to a New Desired State"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Sheila Fain <\/em>LaMarsh Global<\/a><\/p>\n

\"SheilaInstead of the normal flow of change, or even the idealistic return to the old norm, the impact of COVID is that we are experiencing unplanned and undesired change.\u00a0 With that as a given, now we have the opportunity to reframe the goal of this change: let\u2019s define and work towards a new desired state. We can accept the unwanted change and then leverage the opportunities and challenges that we are experiencing to contribute to a new reality.\u00a0 Instead of waiting to go back to normal, we can define a new desired future state.<\/p>\n

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Defining a New Desired State<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is the best path forward a complete return to the \u201cnormal\u201d state from before?\u00a0 This situation has pushed many of us into a new reality where we have been innovative and resilient. Instead of returning to normal, the alternative is to leverage the benefits and challenges of the change to achieve a state that takes us in directions we did not see as possible before.<\/p>\n

Use coach training<\/a> to formulate powerful coaching questions.\u00a0 To help define a new desired state, here are some questions to ask:<\/p>\n