True Living with Authentic Intention

Example Client Intentions and Goals

 

Alignment Session

The Alignment Session is a 2 hours long and begins the coaching relationship or may be scheduled individually for those looking for extra support but not ready for ongoing coaching. Before and during the Alignment Session you will have opportunity to:

• ask compelling questions about what is happening and what you want right now
• identify the most critical areas of your life to give attention for maximum impact
• set real-living, sustainable, "bat-out-of-hell" intentions and goals

The Alignment Session is designed to provide the foundation needed to catapult your life forward!

Results

At the end of the Alignment Session you will walk away with a set of concrete goals, intentions, and focus areas identifying specific actions, activities and behaviors to create your desired outcome.

• Typically we will design 3-5 high level intentions with 3-5 action or attention areas for each intention.
• Attention areas may be clearly objective with quantitative measures such as frequency or time or more subjective.
• Depending on the way the attention area is defined we may use a 1-10 scale with 1 being "not doing at all" and 10 being "doing it completely" to measure how you are doing now and set a desired level for the future.
• The intention or goal is always stated in the present tense and positive case - as if it were already true.

The supporting actions or attention areas are then monitored and worked on during the coaching relationship. The action and focus areas are created so that when the desired accomplishment level is reached the high level intention will be true.

Examples of Clients Intentions and Goals

Here are some examples of actual client intentions and goals separated out by broad category (Personal, Relationships, Professional, Alignment, and Spiritual).

 

Personal

I am confident in who I am to be myself everyday

Now	Future
6	9	Today when I woke up, I was happy to be me
4	8	I maintain confidence in all situations
3	7	I articulate my thoughts more often

I am inspired and spontaneous and creative in my daily life

Now	Future
		I dance regularly - 3 to 5 times a week
		I write in my journal - 3 to 5 times a week
		I am doing something new two times a week

I live in the flow of passion which drives me to create and manifest. (my dreams)

Now	Future
5	9	Speak as myself, not my alter ego of aggression and defense
5	9	Acknowledge and be grateful for what I have and who I am
5	9	Clear out old emotions (process emotions on a regular basis)
3	8	Accept my surroundings for what they are

I seize and act/engage in every moment available to me

Now	Future
1	7	Approach life with fearless excitement
3	8	Live without fear of rejection
2	9	Optimize my emotional calibration
4	9	Live without hesitation

I keep a clear focus on my goals and their end result while being in control

Now	Future
5	9	Making calm progress and dealing with life appropriately
3	8	Approach life with patience
4	9	Focus on the big picture

I am living independently

Now	Future
4	8	I pay for all of my expenses
4	8	I have time for myself with no one else around
2	7	I am living on my own
2	7	I have a part-time job

I create myself to be 100% the real me

Now	Future
2	8	I find new avenues/activities to explore myself
2	9	I speak my truth consistently and confidently
5	9	Everyday, I give gratitude to Spirit for my beautiful life
4	8	I am enjoying mother nature for two hours every day
5	8	I am exercising 4X weekly
4	9	I consciously choose and prepare all the foods I consume

I am building self-confidence, self-awareness, and self-expression

Now	Future
2	6	I am aware of my mind-body connection
4	8	I am learning tools and techniques for effective communication
4	7	I clearly express what I feel, think, and need without fear
3	8	I focus my thoughts on the positive and the lessons learned

 

Relationships

I am a grounded adult and I connect easily with others

Now	Future
4	8	My interactions feel honest and in touch
2.5	6	I am comfortable with being playful

My approach to my relationship is centered and nurturing

Now	Future
		I invite him to choose an activity once a week to do together
2-3	6-7	I design a budget for the month and follow it and invite him to join me

I have a strong emotional support system and social life

Now	Future
5	7	I am going out 2X per week
2	8	I am making connections with people that practice yoga and live holistically
2	8	I am journeying outside of town 1X a month with a good friend

I am in a compassionate co-parenting relationship

Now	Future
1	7	I am seeing a life coach 1X per week, with an open invitation for my ex to join
2	7	I am clear about my rules of engagement/compromise concerning my kids
2	7	I seek to have consistency with my ex regarding our "One Voice" with our kids
3	7	I make clear requests to share the time we spend with our kids

I am socially active

Now	Future
		I spend time with a friend that I care about at least once a week
		I host a gathering of friends at my home once a month
		I explore a new activity at least once a month
		I go on a date with my partner at least once a week
		I start a conversation with a stranger at least once a week

 

Professional

I am able to find positive and meaningful aspects in my work everyday

Now	Future
		I find meaning in 4 things during my day at work (make or find things that are meaningful)
		I identify and find the productivity in my day

I have a thriving massage practice

Now	Future
3	8	I am working with 13 clients weekly
2	8	I am speaking with people about my work and giving out business cards
1	6	I have flyers at every holistic center in my area of town
1	7	I am visiting businesses and offering free massage, in trade for referrals
3	9	I am receiving bodywork 2X a month

 

Alignment

My service, practice, and career are aligned

Now	Future
2	9	Decide whether or not this is my career within 8 months
2	7	Understand how I want to serve
1	8	Evaluate other career choices
2	9	Consider Formal Education

I am focused, efficient and effective and work and play are balanced

Now	Future
2	8	I estimate time needed to complete tasks and block out time required
2	8	I perform regular evaluation of my accomplishments
1	9	I design and implement a time management strategy

I maintain emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual balance

Now	Future
		I do at least 30 minutes of biking 5 days a week
		I get 7 hours of restful, relaxing sleep at least 5 nights a week
		I spend 15 minutes on meditation at least 3 times a week
		I journal my thoughts and experiences at least 3 times a week

I create balance in between my relationships (friends, family, partners), work, my home, and other activities

Now	Future
		I have clearly defined boundaries between working and non-working time and work between 40 and 50 hours a week
3	7	I say no when I need to do so
3	8	I keep a schedule and prioritize my activities while standing by my commitments to myself and others
4	8	I keep my home clean and organized

 

Spiritual

I have a dedicated Spiritual practice

Now	Future
4	9	I am engaging my Qi Gong practice daily
4	9	I attend at least one growth oriented workshop each season
5	9	I spend at least 30 minutes reading a dharma book each week
8	9	I have 2 (> 5 minute) sessions working my emotions each week
8	9	I do at least one intellectual processing exercise each month

I identify areas of growth and commit to learning and study in them

Now	Future
4	9	I am engaged in one (non-dharma) educational book at all times
2	9	I track areas of research that inspire me
2	8	I spend my time on the internet pursuing my research interests

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