SPECIAL EDITION WEBINAR: GOAL SETTING FOR VISIONARIES FOR 2016

EPIP Webinar January 27, 2016 EPIP Host: Biz Ghormley EPIP Speakers: Rebecca Smith

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Speakers

• Rebecca Smith

GOAL SETTING FOR VISIONARIESRebecca Smith | Wordsmith & Co.

WE’RE DIVING IN THE DEEP END!

• The difference between visions and goals

• Special traits of visionaries

• Common obstacles we face

• Intuitive goal-setting

• Two predictors of lasting change

• Knock-knock jokes?

TAKE WHAT WORKS, LEAVE WHAT DOESN’T.

GOAL

PathPlan

PresentPlot

VISION

DestinationDifference

DreamDesire

VISIONARY TRAITS

• Sees things others cannot see

• Senses what is possible, not just what is

• Loves new ideas

• Willing to break the rules

• Wants something more for the world

• Challenges assumptions & status quo

• Willing to face fears

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure that you seek.

Joseph Campbell

WHAT’S YOUR VISION?Take a minute to write it down.

GOALS GET YOU TO YOUR VISION.

GOAL-SETTING OBSTACLES

• Impostor syndrome: feeling inadequate or unqualified

• Overwhelm: too many possibilities or ideas

• Lack of focus: spreading yourself too thin

• Communication issues: how to talk about what you do

•Unclear priorities: not knowing what’s most important

GET FOCUSED: SOME GUIDING QUESTIONS

What is the next easy, smart step?(high-value, low-effort)

What are you most curious about?

What sounds fun and feels good?

What does your support team say you should do next?

What will enable you to keep going? (often financial)

What can you do in the next 30 minutes?

GREAT VISIONS ARE RARELY LOGICAL.

INTUITION IS YOUR SECRET

WEAPON. To set great goals, listen to your gut.

WHY LISTEN TO YOUR GUT?

• Helps you connect your goals to your vision

• Acts like a GPS navigator

• Gives you insight into problems that aren’t logical

• Helps you get around obstacles

• Clears up overwhelm

• Shows you what goals to prioritize

• Strengthens your ability to communicate

• Keeps you current instead of stuck in old patterns

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR VISIONARY INTUITION

1. Quiet your mind.

2. Reconnect to your original vision.

3. Ask your question.

4. Listen.

5. Accept whatever you hear.

6. Repeat as needed.

LISTENING EXERCISE What’s the truth you don’t know you know?

SOME WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR INTUITION

• Practice daily

• Verify

• Meditate

• Think back

• Listen to your body

REJECT THE SUCCESS / FAILURE

PARADIGM.

SMART GOAL CHECKLIST:

SpecificDo I know exactly what the goal is?

Measurable Will I be able to tell when I’ve achieved it?

Achievable Do I have the necessary skills to achieve it?

Realistic Given my resources and commitments, is it doable?

Timely Can I set a date/time when it will be complete?

THE 2 PREDICTORS OF LASTING CHANGE

“The quality of your life will be dictated by the quality of the questions you are willing to ask.

QUESTION TIME!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Elizabeth Gilbert’s talk on Hummingbirds

Zen Habits - Leo Babauta

Jonathan Field - The Art of Revolution

The Good Life Project podcast

GET THE SUPPORT

YOU NEED.rebeccawordsmith@gmail.com

WHAT YOU SEEK IS SEEKING YOU.