Here's an example of good practice in goal setting where we see a coach dealing effectively with a goal that is multiple.
COACH
So, Tim, we've got a relatively short session today. What is it you'd like to focus on?
CLIENT [COACHEE]
Yeah. So today – I've actually got a meeting tomorrow that I'm chairing, and I'm a bit nervous about that.
COACH
OK.
CLIENT
So I'd like to cover that off. I'd also like to work on – I've got like a project that's coming up that I'm starting in the
next couple of weeks, and I'd like to look how best I can make that happen, really. And at the same time, I'm just feeling
a bit demotivated at the moment.
COACH
Right. So there's maybe three things, potentially, you'd like to cover.
CLIENT
Yeah.
COACH
Given the time we have, Tim, we may have to prioritise a little bit. So if you were to identify a priority for today, what
would it be?
CLIENT
So I guess if I had to choose one of those, this meeting that's tomorrow. I mean, that's the most pressing.
COACH
That's the most pressing.
CLIENT
Yeah.
COACH
So perhaps we should focus on that first.
CLIENT
Yeah.
COACH
And what do you need to take away from the conversation to help you with this meeting?
CLIENT
So there are a couple of people who are going to be in this meeting tomorrow who, to be honest, they intimidate me a little
bit.
COACH
Right. OK.
CLIENT
So I'd really – and I'm a bit worried about that. I'd like to be confident in this meeting. I have to chair it.
COACH
OK. So it sounds like we're looking at you feeling prepared and confident in chairing the meeting tomorrow.
CLIENT
Yeah. Yeah, exactly. That's what I'd like. I'd like to walk in there, be confident, do a good job, and then get out.
COACH
OK. So our goal for this is to help you to feel confident and prepared for tomorrow's meeting.