Communicating & Action - Part II in the "Goals and Dreams" Series

We last wrote about turning our intentions into reality through the dreaming and visioning processes. Then committing to those dreams that we really intend on fulfilling. Finally, turning those dreams into actions to allow you to step into what there is to do that ultimately leads to satisfied results.

These are not new topics by any means, and plenty of authors have written about and coached people on how to turn dreams into reality. Our series is a bit of a refresher - a reminder if you will - for those that already know how to do this - yet aren't seeing results... Consider the things you been "trying" to get done, yet aren't for some reason. Bring those into your mind as you read through this section.

Now, assuming that you already have an idea of your intentions - what do you need to communicate? If you have addressed your own commitment level and firmly believe that this is a true intention worth acting upon, then write down the list of those you need to communicate with. This is your "stakeholder" list that we spoke of in our Engaging blog last month. Consider what support you need from each stakeholder. What is in the way with any particular stakeholder that might prevent you from communicating your intentions? Is it a perceived resistance to your intention? Or, do you just need courage to speak out loud what you really want with this person?

Just as there is power in the spoken word, there is power in the written word. Write down your thoughts on what and who you need to communicate to. Simply keeping it in your head will not deliver results. That may be what has stopped you to this point on the intention you have been considering.

As you assemble your communications list, what key actions need to be taken initially to fulfill on your intention? Write those down so you can be clear with your stakeholders what your plans are. You don't have to know everything five years out (though some of you may already as result of your individual personality and style) but know the key next steps you want to take.

Now - begin making phone calls, scheduling time to meet, and planning your communications with your stakeholders. These are the people in your universe who know you, love you, want to know and love you, and will support you in fulfilling on your intention. Don't be afraid to hear what they have to say about your desire - take it in and modify your initial plans as a result. Don't let honest feedback make you lose sight of your intention - use honest feedback as the mechanism to course correct in your planning. Beware the voice in your head that wants to throw it all away based on the negative - turn it around and use that to your advantage.

Communicating your intentions and gaining support from your universe is the second step in realizing your dreams. The third step is Action Planning and includes accountability to yourself and your stakeholders. We'll provide that foundation in Part III. Until then - get out and communicate - discuss, listen and correct - and begin to fulfill on those intentions!


Question to Ponder: Is there an intention that you want to fulfill but haven't? What communications are in the way - or what communications have you received that squashed that intent? How can you restart that effort in a corrective way to fulfill on that intention?