You’re a business coach with a client who’s lost their motivation. How can you get them back on track?

The root cause is often much deeper than we can imagine, and it might not help the client to dig that up. Motivation is a feeling, and it's controlled with action. If you're going to wait until you 'feel like it', you're making your success dependent on emotions. So, you need to put a pattern in place to deal with it, despite being motivated or not. There's many moments in life you didn't feel like something, and you did it anyway. Helping your client realise that they have that power, that they did it before, would be step 1 for me. Step 2 would be to put an empowering pattern in place to deal with all types of demotivation. Only then would I go into step 3: Identify the root cause.

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I work with archetypes and look at what is out of alignment with the client's archetypal profile. The root cause will show up as the shadow of an archetype which also contains its own solution as when you address the shadow you can easily show the client how to step into the light of that archetype. For example one of my clients has the hedonist archetype - they were demotivated as they had lost their joy of life. The work we did was look at what had created this lack of joy. Once we addressed this he took a holiday regained his motivation and was back on track and turned over the business rapidly.

The first step in reigniting motivation is to pinpoint the root cause of the client's demotivation. Is it burnout, a lack of clear goals, or personal issues? By understanding the underlying factors, we can tailor our approach to address the specific issues that are sapping their drive.

Motivation is often a symptom, not the root cause. Instead of trying to reignite motivation directly, challenge your client to question the alignment of their goals with their true values. Are they pursuing someone else's definition of success? Encourage them to reassess their objectives and make sure they genuinely resonate with their core beliefs. By aligning goals with personal values, intrinsic motivation tends to follow more naturally, leading to a deeper and more sustainable commitment

I'd return to the notes from their original contact with you. There's a reason they started working with you something that sparked their fire enough to invest on the journey. That spark needs to be found and reignited.

Often, a loss of motivation is linked to losing sight of the bigger picture. Revisiting the client's long-term vision and the reasons why they embarked on their entrepreneurial journey in the first place can rekindle their passion. It's a reminder of what they're working towards and why it matters.

Vision statements are often overemphasized. Instead of fixating on crafting the perfect vision, challenge your client to reconsider the necessity of a grand vision altogether. Suggest that they focus on the present moment and tangible, actionable steps. Overemphasis on a distant vision might create unnecessary pressure and distract from the practical aspects of their journey. By being adaptable and responsive to the immediate needs of their business, they may find greater success than rigidly adhering to a predefined vision.

This is an ideal setting to reassess our 'why.' The driving force behind our goals lies in the meaningful impact they have on our lives. What is the 'why' behind each goal? Are our goals still in sync with our 'why,' or have they deviated? Re-establishing the connection between our goals and their potential impact on our future is crucial to rekindling our motivation to tackle challenges. Here once again, we have the opportunity to renegotiate with ourselves and clarify what we genuinely need to accomplish or desire.

It's hugely important to keep revisiting this and understanding why you're going through the process. By future pacing that vision again you make it seem worthwhile to the client. You can then break it down so it's more manageable and measurable. Once you've got those steps, find the low hanging fruit and get them a win!

As a coach, it's essential to strike a balance between challenging the client to push their limits and providing a supportive environment. Challenge helps them grow, while support assures them they're not alone in their struggles. This dynamic can inspire motivation through a sense of accomplishment and encouragement.

When clients are struggling with motivation to continue their change process, it makes sense to try other, more unconventional coaching methods and interrupt their pattern. There are several NLP and embodiment techniques that can be used in such situations.

Rather than constantly seeking the next big thing, challenge your client to focus on mastering their current niche. The relentless pursuit of new opportunities can lead to scattered efforts and diluted expertise. Encourage them to deepen their existing strengths, dominate their current market, and become the go-to authority. Sometimes, success lies not in chasing every opportunity but in maximizing the potential within the opportunities already at hand.

One of the most helpful things to do when it comes to self-care is: improving your internal dialogue. Yes it is great to do things such as get pampered, take some time in nature, or any other self-care practice, but the best way to ensure you feel your best is when your conversation with yourself is uplifting rather than demoralizing. Watch what you say to yourself and make a decision to treat yourself with kindness. You’ll find yourself more relaxed, more productive, better equipped to deal with stress and challenges, and tap into the most creative part of yourself. Learn to trust yourself and listen to any cues your body gives you. You can’t be successful without feeling good, so aim to be fulfilled by caring for yourself first.

Sie f?rdern die Kreativit?t sehr stark, wenn Sie z.B. folgende Regel aufstellen. Egal, was Sie durchdenken oder l?sen wollen, suchen Sie immer nach mindestens 3 Optionen. Nicht aufh?ren, bevor Sie 3 Alternativen gefunden haben. Sehr h?ufig stellt sich heraus, dass dieses Suchen, die Kreativit?t stark erh?ht.

I am psych trained and I studied how people explain what happens to themself and others. To express anything requires the use of language. How you explain something - the words you choose - gives great access to where you are stuck. For example tell me why you feel a lack of motivation? Because… whatever comes next will provide the key to understanding the problem. The issue might be environmental, behavioural, skill issue, beliefs and values, identity issue or an intentionality issue. Your explanation will focus on one of those issues - even if you don’t recognise you are doing so.

Sometimes, motivation is overrated. Instead of focusing solely on motivation, challenge your client to embrace discipline and habit-building. Motivation can be fleeting, but discipline is a constant companion. Encourage them to establish a routine, set realistic goals, and develop habits that align with their objectives. By relying less on motivation and more on disciplined actions, they can achieve sustained success even when the initial spark fades. It's about building a foundation of consistent effort rather than chasing after momentary bursts of motivation.