Clarity and Vision: The Foundation of Successful Change
One common reason change feels daunting is the absence of a well defined outcome. Uncertainty about what success looks like can create hesitation, resistance and stress. Developing clarity of vision is a key coaching focus and a precondition for effective action. As Stephen Covey famously said “Start with the end in mind”.
Why Vision Matters
Without clarity of outcome, efforts are dispersed. With it, professional energy becomes directed. Coaching facilitates articulation of goals in specific and observable terms so progress can be tracked and celebrated.
Questions to Clarify Your Vision
What does success look like in this situation?
How will you know when you have achieved it?
Which behaviours will you need to sustain to achieve it?
What might you need to let go of to reach it?
Answering questions like these in a coaching conversation can transform vague concerns into a structured plan. Once a clear target is established, coaching can help break it down into actionable steps.
Action Steps for This Week
Write a short statement of what change you want to achieve.
Identify one behaviour to start today that aligns with that statement.
Choose an accountability mechanism, such as weekly review with a colleague or coach.
This process builds psychological clarity and reduces the cognitive load of uncertainty.
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