Progress Review Template
Comprehensive structured framework for conducting regular progress reviews, celebrating wins, identifying obstacles, and adjusting coaching plans to keep clients on track toward their goals.
Template Content
PROGRESS REVIEW SESSION TEMPLATE
SESSION INFORMATION
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Client: _________________________
Review Period: From _____________ To _____________
Session Date: ___________________
Goals Being Reviewed: ____________
PRE-SESSION PREPARATION
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☐ Review previous session notes
☐ Gather client's progress reports/tracking data
☐ Prepare celebration items for wins
☐ Have goal adjustment worksheets ready
☐ Review original goals and action plans
OPENING AND CELEBRATION (10 minutes)
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1. WARM-UP AND CONTEXT SETTING
"Welcome! Today we're going to review your progress and celebrate your achievements. How are you feeling about where you are right now?"
2. CELEBRATION OF WINS
"Let's start with the good stuff! What wins and achievements can we celebrate from this period?"
"What are you most proud of?"
"What surprised you about what you accomplished?"
"What felt easier than expected?"
Celebration categories:
☐ Goals achieved
☐ Milestones reached
☐ New habits formed
☐ Obstacles overcome
☐ Insights gained
☐ Confidence built
DETAILED PROGRESS ASSESSMENT (25 minutes)
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3. GOAL-BY-GOAL REVIEW
For each goal, assess:
GOAL 1: _____________________________
Original target date: _______________
Current status:
☐ Completed
☐ On track
☐ Behind schedule
☐ Modified
☐ Paused/stopped
Progress rating (1-10): _____________
What's been accomplished:
_____________________________________
What's working well:
_____________________________________
What's been challenging:
_____________________________________
4. ACTION PLAN REVIEW
"Let's look at the specific actions you committed to. Which ones happened? Which ones didn't?"
Actions completed successfully:
☐ _________________________________
☐ _________________________________
☐ _________________________________
Actions partially completed:
☐ _________________________________
☐ _________________________________
Actions not completed:
☐ _________________________________
☐ _________________________________
"What made the difference between the actions you completed and those you didn't?"
OBSTACLE AND CHALLENGE ANALYSIS (15 minutes)
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5. IDENTIFYING PATTERNS
"What patterns do you notice in what worked vs. what didn't work?"
"What obstacles showed up that you didn't expect?"
"How did you handle challenges when they arose?"
"What would you do differently if you could start over?"
6. RESOURCE AND SUPPORT ASSESSMENT
"What resources were most helpful?"
"What support did you need that you didn't have?"
"What internal resources (motivation, energy, skills) fluctuated during this period?"
7. EXTERNAL FACTOR IMPACT
"What external factors helped or hindered your progress?"
- Life changes or transitions
- Work demands
- Health issues
- Relationship changes
- Financial considerations
- Seasonal factors
LEARNING AND INSIGHT EXTRACTION (10 minutes)
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8. SELF-AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT
"What did you learn about yourself during this period?"
"What patterns in your behavior became clearer?"
"What assumptions about yourself were challenged or confirmed?"
"What strengths did you discover or strengthen?"
9. STRATEGY EVALUATION
"Which strategies and approaches worked best for you?"
"What tools or techniques were most helpful?"
"What would you want to keep doing?"
"What would you want to change or stop doing?"
GOAL ADJUSTMENT AND REFINEMENT (15 minutes)
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10. GOAL RELEVANCE ASSESSMENT
"How do you feel about your original goals now?"
"Have your priorities shifted?"
"Do these goals still align with your values and vision?"
"What goals need to be modified?"
11. GOAL MODIFICATION OPTIONS
For goals that need adjustment:
MODIFICATION TYPE:
☐ Extend timeline
☐ Reduce scope
☐ Change approach
☐ Pause temporarily
☐ Replace with new goal
☐ Break into smaller goals
NEW OR MODIFIED GOALS:
Goal: _______________________________
Reason for change: __________________
New timeline: ______________________
Adjusted success criteria: ___________
12. NEW GOAL IDENTIFICATION
"Based on your progress and learning, what new goals are emerging?"
"What opportunities for growth do you see?"
"What areas need more attention?"
FORWARD PLANNING (10 minutes)
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13. NEXT PHASE ACTION PLANNING
"Looking ahead to the next [period], what are your priorities?"
"What will you do differently based on what you've learned?"
"What support or resources do you need for the next phase?"
14. ACCOUNTABILITY STRUCTURE ADJUSTMENT
"How well did our accountability system work?"
"What changes would make accountability more effective?"
"How often should we check in on progress?"
IMMEDIATE NEXT STEPS:
For the next week:
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
For the next month:
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
CLOSING AND COMMITMENT (5 minutes)
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15. ENERGY AND MOTIVATION CHECK
"How are you feeling about moving forward?"
"What's your energy level for pursuing these goals?"
"What would increase your motivation?"
16. KEY TAKEAWAYS
"What are the most important insights from today's review?"
"What will you remember most from this conversation?"
"How will you use what you learned?"
PROGRESS REVIEW SUMMARY
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ACHIEVEMENTS TO CELEBRATE:
• ________________________________
• ________________________________
• ________________________________
KEY LEARNINGS:
• ________________________________
• ________________________________
• ________________________________
GOALS CONTINUING UNCHANGED:
• ________________________________
• ________________________________
GOALS BEING MODIFIED:
• ________________________________
• ________________________________
NEW GOALS ADDED:
• ________________________________
• ________________________________
GOALS BEING PAUSED/STOPPED:
• ________________________________
• ________________________________
SUCCESS FACTORS TO LEVERAGE:
• ________________________________
• ________________________________
OBSTACLES TO ADDRESS:
• ________________________________
• ________________________________
NEXT REVIEW DATE: ________________
Regular progress reviews keep coaching focused, celebrate achievements, and ensure continuous movement toward meaningful goals.