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COACH LEARNING EXPERIENCE # 9
Floodlight Vision
Objectives:
#1- Participants will be introduced to the concept of
Floodlight Vision
#2-Participants will share of examples of when
Floodlight Vision would have be of value in helping
their organization or a person they serve to thrive
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COACH LEARNING EXPERIENCE # 9
Floodlight Vision
Objective:
#1- Participants will be introduced to the concept of
Floodlight Vision
Floodlight Vision is an intentional way of thinking that
focuses on strengths, possibilities, solutions and
success.
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COACH LEARNING EXPERIENCE # 9
Floodlight Vision
 Floodlight Vision means standing back and asking “what
else is there?
 This means looking at the past- present - future with a
broad focus on contributing factors and possible
solutions.
 Floodlight Vision is a frame of mind that is openminded, non-judgmental, and optimistic. Floodlight
thinking is an intentional process used to open up
our view.
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Coach Learning Experience # 9
Must Have Tools of a Quality of Life
Coach
Floodlight Vision- Solution
Focus
Spotlight Vision- Problem
Focus
Floodlight
Vision
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COACH LEARNING EXPERIENCE # 9
Floodlight Vision
 “Spotlight” thinking is described as left-brain
thinking. Traditional behavior management is
Spotlight thinking.
 “Floodlight” thinking is described as right-brain
thinking. Success planning & Emotional First-Aid
is Floodlight thinking.
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Spotlight Vision- Left
Brain
 Vision is on problems
 Focus is on elimination of
target behaviors
 Success is determined by data
 Supports are about the words
in the plan
 Focus on consequences
Floodlight vision - Right
Brain
 Vision is on solutions
 Focus is on well-being
 Success is determined by
being able to experience a
good day
 Supports are about
relationships & opportunities
 Focus on success
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Flood Light Vision
(Possibility Focused)
The view is larger & extended
The range of vision is very wide and
focused on the long term
The focus is future oriented
The details are not always clear &
focused leading to some discomfort
Learning to be comfortable with the
uncomfortable keeps our “Floodlight
Vision’
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Flood Light Vision
 Floodlight Vision is about believing in possibilities
 Floodlight Vision leads to creativity, unique insights &
optimism
 Faith & optimism can turn on the “Floodlight Vision”
 Working from a base of confidence or Can Do attitude
will keep the “ Floodlight Vision” on
 Floodlight vision is a way to get to the “Stretch Zone”
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Flood Light Vision
Key words associated with “Floodlight Vision”
 Let’s try
 What do you think
 Sure ,we can do that
 I would like to give it a try
 It is definitely possible
 Yes, we can
 Success is possible
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COACH LEARNING EXPERIENCE # 9
Floodlight Vision
Objective:
#2-Participants will share of examples of when
Floodlight Vision would have be of value in helping
their organization or a person they serve to thrive.
Possible discussion areas- MUI’s,
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Coach Learning Experience # 9
Must Have Tools of a Quality of Life
Coach
Floodlight Vision
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