Goal Orientation and Action Planning (Module 31)

Goals become real when they have a plan.

This course explores the principles of goal setting and action planning: defining clear, actionable objectives, breaking them into steps, and building accountability. You will learn how to help clients set value-aligned goals, create step-by-step action plans, and keep momentum through goal-oriented coaching activities.

Why it matters: A meta-analysis of 94 studies with more than 8,000 participants found that if-then plans, which spell out when, where, and how to act, had a medium-to-large positive effect on reaching goals (Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006, Advances in Experimental Social Psychology). A specific plan helps intentions become action.

You will leave with two Goal-Oriented Coaching Challenge activities (The JOY Impact Activity), the Goal-Oriented Coaching Homework, and knowledge-check quizzes.

Module 31 of the JOY Success Coaching Certification™, Level 4: JOY Master Coach. Also available as a standalone course.

Want personal support? Book a private Reset with the JOY Mindset™ Discovery Session with Dr. JOY ($65). After purchase, you will receive a scheduling link so you can book your session at a time that works for you.