| Whenever I ask people why they want a coach, | | | | What problems did you solved? |
| they invariably tell me that they need someone | | | | 2. Losses- only spend 3-5 minutes on this |
| to hold them accountable. I think that hiring a | | | | What not-so-great things happened? |
| coach is the best answer to that, but suppose | | | | What problems are needing your attention? |
| you aren't ready for a coach? Here's something | | | | 3. Ahas- this gets you back in the positive mode |
| you can do until you are ready for one (or even | | | | What new ideas came to you? |
| if you have one). Get an accountability partner. | | | | What insights did you receive? |
| This is someone who can help you: | | | | 4. New business- future intentions |
| Keep on track with your goals | | | | What are you working on this week that you |
| Give you encouragement | | | | need support with? |
| Celebrate your accomplishments | | | | What concerns do you have? |
| Bounce off or brainstorm new ideas | | | | What would you like to see happen next |
| Have someone to share insights with | | | | week? |
| Your accountability partner can be a colleague, | | | | 5. Ask for support- this gives you both an |
| peer, or business associate who preferably is on | | | | opportunity to practice giving and receiving |
| the same wavelength and track to success that | | | | Ask for any support your partner can give |
| you are on. | | | | you |
| If you have someone to go over your week with | | | | Ask for their expertise on something |
| that is excited about your journey to success, it | | | | Ask them to hold any intentions for you |
| makes it much easier to keep your enthusiasm | | | | 6. Offer a new challenge- this sets the stage for |
| for your journey. | | | | success by making your challenge fun and more |
| Once a week take 30 minutes to discuss your | | | | interesting. |
| wins, losses, and aha moments. You can also tell | | | | What can you challenge your partner on for |
| each other what challenges or problems you had | | | | the following week? |
| and how you solved them. And you can challenge | | | | What goals are you currently working on? |
| each other for better results in the following | | | | When you use this kind of agenda, you give each |
| week. | | | | other a safe, structured environment to discuss |
| Here is a suggested agenda: | | | | problems, solutions, hopes, wishes and dreams |
| 1. Wins- this gets the session started on a positive | | | | with someone who has similar achievements and |
| and uplifting note (5-10 min) | | | | aspirations. |
| What did you accomplish? | | | | |