How often do you put off those more challenging goals and prioritise other, easier tasks that are quicker and simpler to tick off?

You may even give up on the bigger goal altogether.

Many of us do so frequently, but then wish we’d just protected the time or been more focused and look back with regret at not having done so.

Sabrina Dennis is CEO at First Class Foundation, a Birmingham-based charity that connects young people and their families to purpose, reducing youth violence and improving mental health resilience.

Enticed by the appeal of short, sharp 7-minute coaching sessions, Sabrina took part in Carpe Diem Coaching™. It’s a remote daily coaching programme of focused calls, delivered over a 20-day period designed to focus on building momentum and accountability.

Paired with a specialist OTD coach, Sabrina was supported in setting realistic, relevant, and bite-sized daily goals - in her case, building momentum towards her ambition of completing the final steps towards writing a book.

The process included setting weekly strategic objectives, as well as ‘stretch’ and ‘celebration’ goals that were the most valued by Sabrina.

Coaching calls challenged her thinking, with daily contact helping to create positive habits, ensure accountability and reinforce the value of mindset.

The outcomes are staggering. Goals were consistently achieved, with up to an 80% improvement in key areas identified at the outset of the programme.

Furthermore, Sabrina recorded a significant shift in mindset and limiting beliefs that has enabled her to be “way more productive” - challenging herself and others to let go of things that don’t really need to be done, and truly focus on what does.

Carpe Diem Coaching™ is a unique coaching programme designed to challenge, motivate, and help you achieve your goals like never before - all in tiny time pockets.

“An amazing tool and so easy to implement. It encourages you to get serious and really push towards your goals, with a little bit of assistance each day. I love the fact that the calls were short and sweet, so I could still get on with my day without too much disruption.“

10/10

coach evaluation rating

7

minute coaching calls

20

Day Carpe Diem Coaching™ programme

10/10

Carpe Diem Coaching™ recommendation

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