Action as an Indispensable Element: Phases and Planning

The Indispensable Triad: Decision-Action-Results

We have already established the importance of self-esteem, self-confinement and accountability.

However, there is one element without which none of this will have any real impact: action.

In order to achieve the changes we set out to achieve, it is absolutely essential to take concrete action.

The transformation process can basically be divided into three main phases: first, decision making (choosing what we want and how we will approach it); second, action (implementing those decisions); and third, eva luating the results obtained.

Of these three, action is the bridge that connects intention with reality. A coaching process that lacks action on the part of the coachee is totally useless and ineffective.

Structured Action through Plans

In the coaching context, action is channeled and organized through detailed plans or projects.

These plans act as a travel guide, specifying the stages and steps to be taken to ensure a clear path towards the desired change.

These are not improvised actions, but a structured approach that maximizes the likelihood of success.

The design of this plan is a collaborative part of the process, but its execution relies fundamentally on the commitment of the coachee.

The results are directly dependent on the client putting the plan into action.

Essential Steps for an Effective Action Plan

When developing an action plan, it is crucial to follow a series of steps to ensure its feasibility and effectiveness:

• Break down the overall plan into small, manageable tasks.
• Establish the rules of the plan and the methodology to be followed.
• Specify the estimated time needed to carry it out.
• Lay out a logical sequence of tasks to be performed, step by step.
• Draw up an execution schedule with defined deadlines.
• Estimate the possible costs associated with the plan.
• Determine what responsibility each person involved will have (if applicable, as in team coaching).
• Decide if any additional training or coaching will be required.
• Establish clear eva luation indicators to check progress during the process.
• Analyze possible problems or risks that could arise along the way.
• Specify what actions will be taken in case of deviation from the initial objective.

The Coaching Mantra: Continuous Action

The motto "Coaching is action" sums up the core philosophy. Real progress comes not only from the intellectual understanding gained in the sessions, but from the practical implementation of the learning.

It is essential to instill from the outset that each session will entail a continuous exercise of action. This path is not always a straight line, nor is it free of difficulties.

There will be moments that require more effort, where blockages arise or results are not immediate, which demands patience and perseverance on the part of the coachee.

Therefore, commitment to action, even when it is uncomfortable, is what truly drives transformation.

Summary

Action is the element without which self-confidence and accountability have no real impact. Transformation is based on three phases: decision, action (implementation) and results.

In coaching, action is channeled and organized through detailed plans or projects that serve as a travel guide. The design of this plan requires breaking down the objective into small, manageable tasks, establishing deadlines and the logical sequence.

The motto "Coaching is action" sums up the core philosophy. It is essential to instill that each session involves a continuous exercise of action, since real progress comes from the practical implementation of the learning.