Aiming in the right direction
February 18, 2010
With many years experience in business, as a Consultant, a Coach, or as a Manager I am amazed at how often I have to remind myself of these simple messages – these are, after all the messages I give to others on an almost daily basis, but I recognise that my own business merits the same attention, so the questions I ask myself are:
- What is my long-term goal?
- Are my short-term steps taken me in the right direction?
- What adjustments are necessary?
If I have a doubtful response to any of the above then I know that I have the choice to either continue doing what I am doing or change. You see my big concern is that if I am not broadly going in the right direction I could, be moving completely in the wrong direction.
Choice for me is the important point here, as it gives me the opportunity to assess my options, consider their advantages and disadvantages and then to make a decision and stick to it.
I have to laugh at myself sometimes for forgetting these simple messages, but I guess it’s like saying that doctors make the worst patients. Being a Personal, Professional and Business coach doesn’t mean that I am immune to sometimes forgetting to apply the ‘obvious’ to my own life and business.
Susanna Way is a member of BNI Royal Spa www.bin-royalspa.co.uk
