1. DEVELOP PROCESS GOALS
different from outcome goals, such as “gain five pounds of muscle” or “get a promotion.” Not only do outcome goals fail to account for forces beyond your control (like how quickly your body builds muscle or company politics), but they overlook or minimize the importance of all the steps necessary to reach the goal. “When I see people get challenged when they’re trying to make change happen, the problem primarily is where they begin,” says Mike Lane, who helps people reach their goals through the coaching