Are SMART goals helping your clients thrive, or could they be holding them back? In this episode, Claire and Maggie challenge traditional goal-setting in the fitness industry. Together, they explore why rigid, outcome-focused goals can sometimes undermine motivation and how self-determination theory offers a more sustainable alternative. Maggie shares practical strategies for uncovering clients' intrinsic motivations through motivational interviewing, supporting people through life transitions, and adapting coaching approaches for neurodivergent clients. The conversation also introduces the WOOP framework as a flexible alternative to conventional goal setting, helping coaches focus on process, learning, and meaningful progress rather than simply chasing outcomes.

 

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