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is there to help you gain clarity around that, so that you can
increase the effectiveness of getting to your goal.

Target Identification
Very often, the coachee also brings a target (goal) with them to
the session
It's pretty hard to hit a target that you can't see isn't it? What
tends to happen very often is that we don't know exactly what
we want and not knowing, we don't know where to start. Not
only must you select a target, you also have to keep it in sight in
order to hit it; if I asked you to stand in the middle of a room and
select a target and then close your eyes, spin a few times and
then try to hit your selected target, how many times do you
think you'd be successful at it? Go ahead try this exercise, then
let me know what you found...

Emotion
The coachee will have a range of emotions associated to the
subject which must be considered
As mentioned above, emotions actually drive our behaviors
that's why it's important for you to have a deep knowledge of
how your emotions could be affecting your motivation towards
achieving a goal. Is the goal worth it? If you can't answer that
question, then spend some time searching for those that do or in
learning ways to overcome your aversions (if it's really worth
it).

Perception and Choice
Coaches aim to widen the coachee’s conscious perception of
their issues and targets.

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