How to Coach Yourself and Others Popular Models for Coaching | Page 121

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For each stepping stone, ask some or all of the following
questions:
o Is the stepping-stone in its right place? Are there more
urgent actions, which need to be attended to first?
o Do I have the necessary resources to make the step?
Maybe you have to acquire a new skill first? To gain
specific knowledge? To reschedule other activities?
o Do I need to take action to change an existing pattern?
o How will I remind myself of my goal and process, of
my present location and direction and the reasons why
I am doing this?
o Do I have to monitor something, complete something,
ask for something, offer something, contact
somebody…
o Who will be most affected by my actions? Do I need to
inform them? When? How? – and how will I cope with
any adverse reactions from them or others?

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By what date do you want to have reached each planned
stepping stone?
Are you convinced that the planned action steps will enable
you to achieve your overall goal? Maybe you might have to
adjust some tasks or time-scales to have more certainty?
What else do you need to become totally confident that you
will reach your goal?
How will you know that you have reached your goal?
How will you celebrate your successes?

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