The Must-Ask Question for ALL Goals!

Setting Goals – there’s a whole science behind it! But if there was one question to ask at every goal-setting discussion what would it be?

Well, high up on my list would be this one, “If you could have your goal now, would you take it?” If they don’t answer yes pretty quickly and convincingly, then it’s time to ask some questions and dig a little deeper…

So, not 100% convinced that they want their goal? Try this series of questions below (NB. the questions are easier asked than described!):

What concerns do you have? What’s holding you back? What Read More…

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August 23rd, 2011 | Tags: Clarifying, Coaching Questions, Coaching Tips, Gaining Commitment, Goal Ecology, Goal-Setting, NLP, Powerful Questions, Questioning, Raising Awareness, Setting Goals | Category: Coaching Questions, Coaching Tips, Coaching Tools & Exercises, Goal-Setting, NLP Related | Leave a comment

Why Black or White Thinking May be Keeping Keep Your Clients Stuck!

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I don’t know about you, but ‘Black or White’ or ‘All or Nothing’ thinking is one of the commonest issues I see with my coaching clients. When a client is stuck – it’s often because they are looking at the world through this Black or White thinking filter – called a Cognitive Distortion (check this article out for more info. on what Cognitive Distortions are and a free tool to help you identify them!)

So, the big problem with Black or White thinking is that it forces a ‘Grey’ world full of possibilities, options and ideas into just two choices Read More…

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August 15th, 2011 | Tags: All or Nothing Thinking, Black and White Thinking, Brainstorming, Challenging Clients, Clarifying, Coaching Questions, Coaching Skills, Coaching Tips, Cognitive Distortions, Focusing, Goal Outcomes, Mental Filters, NLP, Outcomes, Raising Awareness | Category: Brainstorming, Challenging, Clarifying, Coaching Questions, Coaching Tips, NLP Related, Raising Awareness | Leave a comment

Goal Ecology - What to Ask When a Client Consistently Fails to Complete their Actions!

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Who hasn’t had a client who SAYS they want to achieve a goal but consistently avoids and, for one reason or another, does not complete their actions? Well it could be down to Goal Ecology.

Our lives are complex – most actions have consequences that ripple out into other areas. And sometimes in the rush to set or achieve goals we forget to step back and look at how our goals fit into the bigger picture of our lives.

Goal Ecology helps clients avoid life’s pitfalls. By helping the client look at the wider implications of a goal, we Read More…

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August 10th, 2011 | Tags: Action Setting, Clarifying, Coaching Questions, Coaching Tips, Gaining Commitment, Goal Ecology, Goal-Setting, NLP, Raising Awareness, Setting Goals | Category: Coaching Questions, Coaching Tips, Gaining Commitment, Goal-Setting, NLP Related, Raising Awareness | 2 comments