6 customisable OKR examples for Coaching
What are Coaching OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Coaching to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Coaching OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Our customisable Coaching OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Coaching Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to increase sales of coaching services to independent professionals
Increase sales of coaching services to independent professionals
Achieve 25% repeat business from coached independent professionals seeking follow-up services
Develop tailored follow-up programs for coached professionals
Send personalized reminders about potential service needs
Offer discounts for returning customers
Generate a 10% lead-to-sale conversion rate through targeted marketing campaigns
Analyze customer data to identify potential leads
Monitor and tweak campaigns to maximize conversion
Develop personalized, targeted marketing strategies
Secure 20 new independent professionals for one-on-one coaching sessions
Conduct networking events to attract potential clientele
Create marketing content targeting independent professionals
Offer referral discounts for connecting new professionals
2. OKRs to apply and secure acceptance to a preferred college
Apply and secure acceptance to a preferred college
Earn a score of 1300+ on the SAT examination
Expand vocabulary and reading comprehension skills
Practice math subjects covered on the SAT
Engage in regular and structured SAT review sessions
Complete and submit 5 college applications by end of next quarter
Research and select 5 ideal colleges for application
Complete all application requirements for each college
Submit all 5 applications
Gain acceptance into at least 1 of top 3 preferred colleges
Prepare for and take relevant entrance examinations
Complete and submit application forms for top 3 preferred colleges
Write and perfect personal statement essays
3. OKRs to increase the achievement of team goals to 70%
Increase the achievement of team goals to 70%
Deliver effective coaching to underperforming team members every week
Implement weekly coaching sessions, track progress and give feedback
Identify areas for improvement in each underperforming team member's performance
Develop personalized coaching plans for each underperforming member
Identify and eliminate three major obstacles hindering goal achievement
Implement strategies to remove obstacles
Develop strategies to overcome these obstacles
Identify three major obstacles to goal achievement
Implement new project management tool to enhance team productivity
Monitor and evaluate team productivity improvements post-implementation
Train all team members on using the tool effectively
Research and select the right project management tool
4. OKRs to enhance skills and knowledge as Scrum Master and Agile Coach
Enhance skills and knowledge as Scrum Master and Agile Coach
Complete two additional certification courses relevant to Scrum Mastering and Agile Coaching
Enroll in two selected certification courses
Complete both certification courses successfully
Identify potential Scrum Master or Agile Coaching certification courses
Conduct five effective coaching sessions, receiving positive feedback from at least 80% participants
Encourage participants to provide feedback post-session
Establish personalized objectives for each coaching session
Monitor, track participant's progress, and adjust methods
Develop and implement one new successful strategy for team productivity enhancement
Conduct a team meeting to brainstorm new productivity strategies
Implement and monitor the new strategy
Develop a detailed plan for the chosen strategy
5. OKRs to increase overall health and wellbeing
Increase overall health and wellbeing
Lose 5 pounds through regular exercise and a balanced diet
Set a balanced, calorie-controlled meal plan
Follow a daily 30 minute moderate-intensity workout routine
Reduce intake of processed and sugary foods
Substitute fast food with home cooked meals at least five days a week
Pack leftovers for lunches instead of purchasing fast food
Schedule time for grocery shopping and meal prep
Create a weekly meal plan with your favorite healthy recipes
Get 8 hours of sleep consistently every night
Implement a relaxing nighttime routine
Limit exposure to screens or bright lights before bedtime
Establish a regular bedtime and waking time, even on weekends
6. OKRs to overcome self-defeating behaviors to successfully complete a project
Overcome self-defeating behaviors to successfully complete a project
Attend 5 sessions of counseling or coaching to address self-defeating patterns
Research and identify suitable counselors or coaches
Schedule appointments for 5 coaching or counseling sessions
Attend each scheduled session diligently
Implement a daily tracking system for work progress on the project by week 2
Establish key project milestones for daily monitoring
Train all team members to utilize this system
Implement a system for daily progress tracking
Devote an uninterrupted 2-hour block each day solely to the project progress
Minimize interruptions: turn off notifications
Schedule a daily 2-hour block for project advancement
Evaluate and record daily project progress
Coaching OKR best practices to boost success
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/checkins-graph.b2aec458.png)
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to turn your Coaching OKRs in a strategy map
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.
![A strategy map in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability_strategy_map.2ad25843.png)
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Coaching OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to enhance product and component Quality, Security, & Performance
OKRs to enhance client relationships through memorable Christmas gifts
OKRs to improve sales performance across all product lines
OKRs to implement client service and review process
OKRs to boost client engagement in our analytics services
OKRs to successfully complete project within the allotted time frame
OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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