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15 THING I'VE
LEARNT NO.3
Following on from my previous newsletter (see below) here is the next instalment of 15 things I've learnt about human beings and success in 3,500 hours.
No. 3 Plans and
Strategies Make Your Action More Effective
You've
probably heard the saying 'Fail to Plan - Plan to Fail'. Things do happen at
times even though we don't have a strategic plan written down but putting some planning
into our goals certainly increases the potential for success. Every successful
business knows that. The person who is called an overnight success knows that
is really true there has been months possibly years of planning and
strategizing.
Let me
share with you the Goal Planning strategy we use in the Dare to be Your
Best 12 week coaching program.
- Write a S.M.A.R.T goal. The first thing we do is ensure the goal
is Specific (ie not a general
goal like loose weight or save money but loose 6 kilos or save $3000). Next
step is ensure the goal is Measurable.
In other words you can see your progress and measure your performance because
you have a step by step strategy. The 'A' stands for Attractive. It has to be something you really want to do or
otherwise you will run out of motivation. 'R' stands for Realistic. Your goal must be
something which is achievable and in a time frame that is realistic. Finally
'T' is for Time Framed. That
means you will start achieving your goal on a particular day and know
exactly what day it will be completed. There will also be dates for each
individual step.
- Benefits of achieving the goal. This helps with the 'A' in S.M.A.R.T.
Steps 2 and 3 make your goal even more attractive as you think of all the
additional benefits of achieving your goal. They could be learning, more
motivated, more confident, sense of pride etc.
- Consequences of not achieving your goal. These are things you will
want to avoid. Such as failure, stress, struggle, embarrassment etc. For
some people these are even more motivating than the list of benefits.
- What 3 obstacles could get in the way of you achieving
your goal. Listing
these prepares you and makes you aware of why you may not have followed
through previously. Obstacles could be such things as fear, lack of
knowledge, procrastination, poor time management, allowing others priorities
to be more important than mine.
- Two ways of overcoming each obstacle. This little extra piece of forethought
prepares you so you don't quit or get sidetracked.
- Write up your step by step strategy with target dates. Just like when you plan a trip
away there will be various things you must do before you actually leave, (Eg.
Research, budget, book, pay deposit, get visa or passport, final payment, pack
suitcases etc etc.), there are individual steps that will take you
progressively to the completion of your goal. Write them down and know
what day they will be done by. Stick to it.
If you
follow this simple plan and strategy you are GAURANTEED success with every goal in life whether they be
financial, career, health or some other personal goal.
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This weeks testimonials
For about two years I'd talked about
doing the Dare to be Your
Best coaching program but always had an excuse of being too busy, already
knew what I wanted to do etc etc. Eventually though, I committed the time
to be coached by Anthony.
It was amazing. I think that the program was excellent and like the best
training courses, even though it was very simple and straight forward, it still
challenged me. My self awareness increased dramatically and the autopilot got
switched off. I became more conscious of things I'd taken for granted and it
helped me to appreciate what is really important for me. I learned to dream and
by doing that can imagine a better future and how I will shape that in harmony
with my personal values. I finished the course with a significantly improved
understanding in many areas.
Anthony personally was an excellent coach with the right balance of challenging
me whilst, at the same, time never making me feel judged.
I wish I had taken the course sooner. John Maley - Human Resource
Manager
"Dare to be your best"
was the first thing I have ever done in my life that was for me and me only.
I'm so grateful that I took the time to get to know myself!
I went into coaching with certain expectations but I came out with so much
more and it was totally unexpected - which made it all the more interesting! It
gave me a greater insight into myself and most importantly, it made aware of
the areas in my life that desperately required attention.
I had never been one to set goals or be competitive in life because I was so
afraid of disappointment or failure but life coaching made me see that
"There is no such thing as failure, only feedback. The best way to
forecast the future is to create it." Life Coaching has given me the tools
I needed to shape my future the way I want it.
Thankyou again Anthony!!
Regards,
Anna Other testimonials here
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15 Things I've Learnt
I keep
records. One excel spreadsheet keeps a record of the number of coaching
hours I've done. Why? Well, for accreditation with the International
Coaching Federation one must maintain records of clients, hours coached
etc. I was totalling up this month and saw that over the last 6 years I've coached 3.350 hours. That's
a lot of hours. Enough for me to apply for accreditation as a Master
Coach: the highest level possible. The variety of clients has been
enormous from people wanting to re-enter the work force after a time of
unemployment to executives, a couple of celebrities and even a
millionaire. People use a coach for different reasons but the one thing they all have in common is that they all want change.
It made me stop and think "what have I learnt over those 3,350 hours". I wrote down 15 things immediately and will develop each of these in more detail in the coming newsletters. I know these are true as I've seen them all in action.
- Anything is possible
- Nothing happens without action
- Plans and strategies make your
action more effective
- Success is simple and
uncomplicated
- Commitment and persistence is
what takes you to the finishing line
- If you don' reward yourself
you'll burnout
- Accountability is the missing
component in the personal development industry
- Without a compelling future
your life progress is greatly reduced
- There is no such thing as bad
self awareness. Understanding your weaknesses is as important as knowing
what your strengths are.
- Learning how to be present
ensures your life will be more enjoyable and not just on auto-pilot
- Everyone needs to define success
for themselves
- For every obstacle there will
always be several options to overcome it
- Write down the goals and dreams
you have for your life and review them regularly
- Sh*t happens. You didn't
attract it all into your life. But deal with it anyway.
- Every human being can do more,
be more and have more. No-one is living to their fullest potential.
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When Would You Benefit from Life Coaching?
When you're:
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wanting a change in your career
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navigating changes in your life
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starting up a new business
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wanting to change the habit of procrastination
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tolerating too much and recognise it's time for change
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stuck and wanting to move forward
When you need:
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to discover personal empowerment
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strategic planning in your finances, social life, health, career
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greater understanding of your journey or self discovery
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to increase performance in your job or business
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clarity and accountability around goal setting
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to bring your life into balance
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to understand your life purpose, mission and vision
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assistance with time management and decision making
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to identify and change the self-limiting beliefs that hold you back
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to increase your salary or reduce the stress of finances
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to clarify your values and beliefs and find out what will truly fulfil you

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'A Life of Unlearning'
Revised Second Edition
Totally re-written with an additional 80 pages
A Life of Unlearning - A Journey to Find the Truth is Australia's Brokeback Mountain and Ted Haggard stories rolled into one. It's a behind the scenes look into the life of a high profile preacher who, believing being gay made him unacceptable to God and others, struggles to resolve his homosexuality and his Christian beliefs. Ultimately, this honest account is as story of resolution, the impact the author's courage has on others and what it means to live authentically.
"Human stories, like the one in these pages, play a part in advancing understanding and acceptance. It is the story of a quest to find not only self-acceptance but one of the most powerful forces in nature-human love.."
The Hon. Michael Kirby
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Anthony Venn-Brown
Life Coach - Author - Speaker Personal Success Australia
+ 61 2 9699 2448 or 0416 015 231
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