Where to start? Write down what goals you have difficulty accomplishing. Are they specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and date-marked for success? How do you feel about your goals? What obstacles do you see obstructing your path? What actions have you taken to facilitate your success? What benefits can you see yourself enjoying with your success?
Examples of some challenges:
Leadership Decision Making Conflict Communication Developing Others Establishing and Maintaining Relationships Team Collaboration Change Management
Communication / Sales Difficulty with public speaking Difficulty with presentations Difficulty asking for the sale Difficulty overcoming objections Difficulty with follow through Difficulty making calls to prospective clients Difficulty with accepting rejection Difficulty communicating with co-workers Difficulty in asking for what you need Difficulty asking for help Dealing with distressed clients Dealing with demanding clients Difficulty with what other people think
Goals and Success Difficulty Making Goals Fear of Failure Fear of Success Difficulty / Fear learning new strategies Difficulty with distractions Difficulty managing time / schedule Difficulty with Contacting / Inviting people to meeting Difficulty with and making time for networking Over Structured Over Spontaneous
Workplace difficulties Difficulty with decisions made by others at work Difficulty hiring staff Difficulty letting staff go Difficulty staying engaged at work Dealing with changing schedules Dealing with diversity Dealing with confidentiality Difficulty managing heavy workloads / muli-tasking Difficulty meeting deadlines Difficulty being on time Difficulty working with teammates Difficulty with others getting ahead Dealing with different standards of others Dealing with learning new technology Dealing with change at work Difficulty with co-worker leaving work Dealing with those who think differently
Emotions at work Over-identification with client Difficulty with a lack of appreciation Difficulty with self confidence Difficulty maintaining joy with your career Difficulty with workplace attitudes Difficulty with others emotional expression Difficulty staying motivated Difficulty making tough decisions Difficulty managing outsides stressors while at work