How to Coach Yourself and Others Popular Models for Coaching

2.2 THE GO-PASS COACHING MODEL GO is for Goal If you don’t have a goal, chances are you may never move forward from where you are now – Or you might end up anywhere, base don decisions others will take for you. It is important to set up a goal that inspires you. If you feel there is nothing really inspiring you, make up a goal. Anything is better than drifting through life like stray wood on the ocean. Think, read, dream, communicate and create a goal. Maybe you won’t come up with the ideal goal, but that is not important. Just pick something exciting and/or challenging and set up a “smart” goal. “SMART” stands for: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time phased P is for Plan How will you realize your goal? What strategy will you use? Which stepping-stones are to be considered? Possible required actions are: - increasing your knowledge, information, skills, - Changing attitudes, patterns, dressing differently, - Extending your circle of useful contacts: switching network, department, employer, job, - Invoking help from others - Saving some money, buying material 127

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