An Accountability Partner Can Keep You on Track

Whenever I ask people why they want a coach,• What problems did you solved?
they invariably tell me that they need someone2. 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 something3. 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 encouragementneed 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 withweek?
Your accountability partner can be a colleague,5. Ask for support- this gives you both an
peer, or business associate who preferably is onopportunity 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 enthusiasm6. 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 yourinteresting.
wins, losses, and aha moments. You can also tell• What can you challenge your partner on for
each other what challenges or problems you hadthe 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 followingWhen 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 positivewith someone who has similar achievements and
and uplifting note (5-10 min)aspirations.
• What did you accomplish?