Out of
the Box Coaching and
Breakthroughs with the Enneagram,
Mary R. Bast, Ph.D.
How to Write a Personal Vision
Do this exercise even if you already have a vision and mission statement. Are you inspired and manifesting your unique gifts? (As you answer each question, write as if it's already happening.)
VISION: What's happening when you've accomplished your dream? How are people different as a consequence of having been part of your dream? See it as an image.
MISSION: What about you makes your vision possible? (attributes, experience, skills, knowledge, passion) This holds your inspiration at the "why" level (vs. only "what") and drives your passion; also informs logo/image, marketing/funding, etc.
STRATEGIES/GOALS: How do you carry out your mission and vision? When you're uncertain about priorities among strategies, hold them against your mission and vision, and you'll know which ones are most likely to ensure your contribution in the world.
Then explore the following:
PARAMETERS: What are the internal and external forces surrounding each goal -- those that encourage achievement and those that may discourage achievement?
- ACTIONS: Steps to accomplish your goals, including those necessary to overcome obstacles:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Time-framed
Out of the Box Coaching/Breakthroughs with the Enneagram,
Mary R.
Bast, Ph.D.
Copyright © 1999. All rights reserved. Revised:
January 27, 2008