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Part 2: Goals

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Purpose: To focus your effort on the specific part of the skill that will move you closer to your vision.

Once your vision is clear, the next step is to identify the first piece of the puzzle to work on. You can’t improve everything at once — so you need to decide what to focus on right now.

Improvement is a moving target — as you grow, your focus will need to shift.

View the setup and ongoing use sections to learn more and how to implement.

Setup: How to Choose the Right Goal Area

Once your vision is clear, the next step is to identify the first piece of the puzzle to work on. You can’t improve everything at once — so you need to decide what to focus on right now.

With your coach, break the skill into its key components. For example, if your skill is public speaking, the components might include body language, vocal clarity, content structure, and audience engagement.

Consider which component is most essential to achieving your vision. Which one would make the biggest difference if it improved? Your coach can help you prioritise.

Choose an area that is not only important, but also relevant to your current context. For example, if you’re about to deliver a speech, focusing on vocal clarity may be more urgent than refining slide design.

Define the goal area in plain language so there’s no ambiguity. Be specific — instead of saying “communication,” say “explaining ideas clearly during team meetings.”

Make sure the area you choose can be observed, evaluated, or scored in some way. This will help with tracking progress and setting goals later on.

Ongoing Use: How to Review and Update Goal Areas

Improvement is a moving target — as you grow, your focus will need to shift. Here’s how to keep your goal areas relevant over time:

At the end of every improvement cycle (weekly, fortnightly, or monthly), ask: “Is this still the most important area to work on?” If you’ve made strong progress, it might be time to move on.

Let your latest feedback guide you. If your scores show improvement in one area but reveal new challenges in another, update your goal area accordingly.

Don’t jump from one focus area to another too quickly. Give yourself time to make real progress before shifting. A good rule of thumb is to stick with a goal area for at least one full improvement cycle.

You might uncover several areas needing attention, but choose one or two to work on at a time. Focused effort yields faster, deeper improvement.

Each time you update your goal area, ask: “Does this help me move closer to my vision?” If it doesn’t, reconsider your choice.