Every great coach needs a compass.
Before the methods, models, and metrics — there must be a clear sense of why. Our vision and mission are that grounding force. They remind us who we are, what we stand for, and who we serve.
The Heart of Vision
A coaching vision is more than a slogan. It’s a living declaration that breathes through the work we put out there as coaches.
It reflects our beliefs about human growth, our philosophy of development, and our commitment to the values that guide our practice(s).
Visions spread and are sustained through a spiral of clarification, enthusiasm, communication, and commitment. When one is written, we are doing more than only declaring intent — we are shaping identity.
When drafting our mission or our vision statement, we as coaches must ensure it:
- Clarifies our main intentions.
- Makes our aspirations clear.
- Encapsulates our values.
- Demonstrates our commitment to living those values.
A powerful mission statement feels exciting, focused, and memorable.
It often includes references to continuous growth, development, and a deep commitment to meaningful action.
The Exercise
Activity:
Write a list of words that describe your vision as a coach.
Then, check your list against what makes a mission powerful — 1) exciting, 2) focused, 3) memorable.
Highlight the words that resonate most.
Now, draft sentences in the present tense, beginning with:
- “I am…” – being
- “I do…” – doing
- “I have…” possessing
(Avoid the future tense, beginning with “I will…”)
(Doesn’t have to be all three states – one does the job of connecting you to your vision)
Here’s one example from Enasni Connections’ own vision process:
- I do coach with love and respect.
- I do coach with kindness.
- I do coach with patience.
- I am honourable and delight in the truth when coaching.
- I have faith, hope, determination, and perseverance embedded within my coaching practice.
- I do coach while protecting my client from myself and my mind using self-control and forbearance.
And the distilled vision that followed:
Enasni Connections — A world where good prevails, consistently, at least 51% of the time — as defined by the values that underpin our coaching vision.
We exist to carry out our mission of helping humanity evolve its approach to life, guiding it toward a bridge between the human and the divine — where good, expressed through truth, perseverance, determination, love, kindness, hope, faith, forbearance, self-control, patience, and respect, becomes the natural fruit of being, doing and having, especially when the cost to self is great.
Key Learning Points
- A powerful coaching mission statement clarifies intentions, aspirations, and values, offering identity and direction.
- Vision statements should be exciting, focused, and memorable, reflecting a coach’s personal philosophy.
- Mission statements often reference performance, growth, and a commitment to action.
- Aligning your personal values with your coaching practice reinforces clarity and integrity.
- Keywords such as trust, love, respect, and connection help anchor a strong vision.
- Revisiting your mission regularly ensures it evolves alongside your own growth as a coach.
Action Points
- Draft a clear mission statement that captures your values, philosophy, and purpose.
- Use meaningful keywords to shape bold, positive sentences.
- Revisit and refine your statement regularly to keep it alive and aligned with your evolution.
- Have fun! 😉
In Essence
Our mission and vision are far greater than mere words on a page — they are our professional heartbeat. They carry the tone of our sessions, the boundaries of our ethics, and the warmth of our humanity.
At Enasni, our vision begins and ends with connection.
Because every human interaction — when held with unconditional love and honourable respect — is an act of coaching in itself.