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​The Goal Identification Theory

CONGRUENCE:
Christian Spiritual Life Coaching (CSLC) and Goal Identification Theory

Purpose

• Identify potential conflicting worldviews within the coachee, revealing that competing ethics will inevitably produce conflicting goals. 
• Produce Congruency within a Christian Worldview, Goal Identification, and Goal Attainment.
• The CSLC is to assist in drawing out of the coachee the ability to view through his own relationship to Christ, successful behaviors based upon a Congruent Decision-Making process.
• Successful behaviors are, in turn, the product of properly identifying goals and unmet needs, which do not conflict with each other.
• CSLC must possess the ability to support the coachee in recognizing potential conflicting goals, before they become destructive forces. 
• The CSLC enters the relationship with his coachee, based upon the dual premise that he functions, both as non-directive and facilitative.

Method

• Goal attainment, is not seen as specific to any stated goal, but primary to a need revealed by the coachee.
• The  Narrative  approach  for  goal  identification  is used to begin the process and identify World View/ethic and stated goal.
• A solution based attitude is inserted thus expanding the narrative. 
• Use “Well-being Assessment” QOLI to identify  unmet needs and goals. 
• Recognize  the characteristics  of  negative affect through the coachee’s narrative.  With skilled questioning, assist in revealing this to the coachee.
• The Goal Identification Theory and Coaching model offer a valuable method for both goal identification and goal achievement.

Congruence: Christian Spiritual Life Coaching and Goal Identification Endnotes

​1 David Kim, Dan Fisher, and David McCalman, Modernism, Christianity, and Business Ethics: A Worldview Perspective (Journal of Business Ethics, 90 (1), 115–121, 2009) 117.
2 Ibid., p. 117.
3 Ibid.
4 Ibid., p. 119)
5 David Kim, Dan Fisher, and David McCalman,. The Sacred/Secular Divide and the Christian Worldview (Journal of Business Ethics, 109 (2), 203, 2012) 206.
6 Ibid., p. 204.
7 Adam Barsky, Understanding the Ethical Cost of Organizational Goal-Setting: A Review and Theory Development (Journal of Business Ethics, 81(1), 63–81, 2008) 67.
8 Ibid., p.205.
9 Ryan D. Duffy, Spirituality and Career Development. In F. T. L. Leong, E. M. Altmaier, & B. D. Johnson (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Counseling, Vol. 4, pp. 1635-1638, Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications 2008) 1636.
10 Siegel M. Bartly, A Phenomenological Study of Christian Coaching (Order No. 3492437, Available from ProQuest Central: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, 2011) 98.
11 Ibid., p. 2015.
12 Hendrik E. Pienaar,The misnomers of spiritual ‘directing’ and ‘coaching’ (Acta Theologica, 35(1), 153-173, 2015) 155.
13 Ibid., p. 154.
14 Ibid., p. 158.
15 Ibid., p. 161.
16 Anthony M. Grant An integrated model of goal-focused coaching: An evidence-based framework for teaching and practice. (International Coaching Psychology Review, 7(2),146-165. 2012) 146.
17 Yossi Ives, and Elaine Cox, Goal-Focused Coaching. (Independence, KY, USA: Routledge. 2012).
18 Hendrik E. Pienaar, The Misnomers of Spiritual ‘Directing’ and ‘Coaching’, p. 163.
19 Michael B. Frisch, Evidence-based well-Being/Positive psychology assessment and intervention with quality of life therapy and coaching and the quality of life inventory (QOLI). (Social Indicators Research, 114 (2), 193-227, 2013) 193.
20 Ibid., p. 201.
21 Ibid.
22 Ibid., p. 203.
23 Rosalind Spigel , M.S.O.D. The sacredness of change: Coaching and spiritual practice. (Gestalt Review, 16 (2), 187-194, 2012) 187.
24 Ibid., p. 204.
25 Ibid., p.p. 204-205.
26 Adam Barsky, Understanding the Ethical Cost of Organizational Goal-Setting: A Review and Theory Development (Journal of Business Ethics, 81(1), 63–81, 2008) 64.
27 Ibid., p. 68.
28 Corwin Senko, Chris S, Hulleman, and Judith M. Harackiewicz, Achievement Goal Theory at the Crossroads: Old Controversies, Current Challenges, and New Directions (Educational Psychologist, 46 (1), 26-47, 2011) 27.
29 Frish, Evidence-based well-Being, p. 210.
30 Mary L White, and Stephanie Myers Schim, Development of a Spiritual Self-Care Practice Scale (Journal of Nursing Measurement, 21(3), 450-62, 2013) 453.
Further Reading
Halstead, J. Mark. “Language of Spirituality.” Encyclopedia of Religious and Spiritual Development. Ed. Elizabeth M. Dowling and W. George Scarlett. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Reference, 2006. 258-259.
Hyde, R. E., & Weathington, B. L. (2006). The congruence of personal life values and work attitudes. Genetic, Social, and General Psychology Monographs, 132 (2), 151+.
Johnson, T. J. (2005). Goal theories of motivation as rigorous humanism. Journal Of Constructivist Psychology, 18 (4), 311-325.
Levy, R. D., & Chan, J. (2006). Spiritual coaching in cancer patients: treating the spirit as well as the disease. The Journal Of Pastoral Care & Counseling, 60 (4), 395-404.
McCluskey, Christopher,M.S.W., P.C.C. (2008). A Christian therapist-turned-coach discusses his journey and the field of life coaching. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 27(3), 266-269.

​Coaching for Success: Goal Identification Theory Endnotes

1 Tim Clinton, and Ron Hawkins, The Quick reference guide to biblical counseling. (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2009).p.p. 118-119.
2 Lynn Grodzki, and Wendy Allen, The Business and Practice of Coaching: Finding Your Niche, Making Money, & Attracting Ideal Clients (New York, United States WW Norton & Co, 2005) 23.
3 Ibid., p. 42
4 Jonathan Passmore, and Association for Coaching. Excellence in Coaching: The Industry Guide, (London: Kogan Page, 2010).
5 Ibid., p. 11.
6 Anthony M. Grant, Making positive change: A randomized study comparing solution-focused vs. problem-focused coaching questions (Journal of Systemic Therapies, 31(2), 21-35,2012) 149.
7 Ibid.
8 Ibid., p. 22.
9 Ibid., p. 23.
10 Ibid., p. 158.
11 Ibid., p. 150.
12 Ibid., p. 152.
13 Passmore, and Association for Coaching. Excellence in Coaching, 135.
14 Ibid.
15 Chris Iveson, Evan George, and Harvey Ratner, Essential Coaching Skills and Knowledge: Brief Coaching : A Solution Focused Approach (Florence, KY, USA: Routledge, 2012).
16 Jenny Rogers, Coaching Skills: A Handbook. (Maidenhead, England: McGraw Hill/Open University Press, 2008).
17 Ibid., p. 108.
18 Ibid., p. 109.
19 Ibid., p. 119.
20 Anthony M. Grant, Making positive change:
21 Ibid., p. 148.
22 Ibid.
23 Ibid.,150.
24 Ibid.
25 Ibid., p. 151
26 Ibid., p. 152
27 Gary Collins, Christian coaching: Helping others turn potential into reality. (2nd ed.). (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2009) 205.
28 Tim Clinton, Lecture Liberty University.
Further Reading
Hicks, R., PhD., & McCracken, J., PhD. (2010). Solution-focused coaching. Physician Executive, 36(1), 62-4.
Ives, Y., & Cox, E. (2012). Goal-Focused Coaching. Independence, KY, USA: Routledge.
Moskowitz, G., & Grant, H. (Eds.). (2009). Psychology of Goals. New York, NY, USA: Guilford Press
Neenan, M., & Dryden, W. (2003). Life Coaching: A Cognitive-behavioral Approach. East Sussex: Brunner-Routledge.
Steinhouse, R. (2011). Hidden barriers to learning and how to overcome them. Training & Management Development Methods,25(1), 401-406.