In my experience as a coach I have used variations of this 'Virtual Coaching Success Framework' - 1. Coaching Canvas: Visualize client goals, objectives, and progress on a shared digital canvas. 2. Progress Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and success. 3. Regular Virtual Sessions: Schedule recurring sessions for progress updates, feedback, and adjustments. 4. Client Self-Assessment: Encourage clients to reflect on their progress through regular self-assessments. Not to forget to keep celebrating client success at every milestone. ^⁠_⁠^

To Excel in virtual coaching, it requires a blend of clear goal-setting, effective communication, and the ability to create an engaging, supportive, and results-driven environment. By combining SMART goals, regular check-ins, digital tools, and personalized strategies, we can ensure that our coachees achieve their desired outcomes while maintaining motivation and accountability. These strategies, along with the flexibility to adapt to each individual’s needs, will help us become an effective virtual coach and foster meaningful progress for our clients.

The trainee needs to have clear goals to achieve the targets, periodic progress checks, and define who will be next in line to be trained by the trainee on the subject.

To effectively track progress and set goals in virtual coaching, prioritize establishing clear, measurable "SMART" goals with your client, regularly conduct assessments to gauge progress, utilize technology tools for tracking, maintain detailed session summaries, and incorporate consistent check-ins to provide constructive feedback and adjust goals as needed. Set SMART goals: Ensure goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound to provide a clear framework for tracking progress.

Para o sucesso do coaching virtual, defina claramente o escopo e alinhe expectativas com o cliente, incluindo número e frequência de encontros. Use plataformas que organizem metas e avanços, mantendo transparência. Estabeleça objetivos claros em curto, médio e longo prazo para garantir motivação e foco. Durante os encontros, revise o plano, faça ajustes necessários e reforce seu compromisso, fortalecendo a confiança e a colaboração.

In my work, starting with hard and fast "clear goals" is often premature. First we need to see the full picture: 1. Understand the whole person: we don't just cut off pieces of ourselves when we get to work - there's a whole life of experience that joins us. Take advantage of that as well as broader context 2. LISTEN to understand - I hear a lot of people 'talk' about this aspect in but it's not as easy as it sounds. I see consultants and leaders having trouble with 'untainted patience'; hanging on to pre-fixed agendas which run counter to hearing each other - we need to get out of this habit 3. Start with easy steps toward goals as working guidelines; look for quick wins; know when goals need to be tweaked or changed.

- Define Clear Goals🎯: Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) for clients. - Regular Check-Ins🗓️: Schedule consistent progress reviews to assess milestones. - Use Tracking Tools 📊: Leverage tools like Trello, Notion, or spreadsheets for monitoring. - Feedback Loops🔄: Collect feedback after sessions to refine strategies. - Visual Progress 📈: Use charts or dashboards to showcase achievements. - Celebrate Wins🎉: Acknowledge successes to motivate further progress.

Uma coisa que eu acho muito útil é fazer um feedback da evolução do coaching. Seja entre sessões ou mesmo durante a própria sessão de coaching. Efectivamente Leça a que ambos coach e coachee estavam em sintonia e no mesmo sentido.

Virtual coaching misses the element of instant feedback which is predominant in offline coaching sessions. In order to eliminate it one need to certain that the participants of the session are less in number and feedback is given at individual level. Tools like ASANA for tracking are indeed helpful. Goals which are achieved during the session are more effective than giving something to be done post session. However in the paucity of time the goals must be divided between during session or post session.