It’s easy to get caught in the day-to-day when
you’re running a coaching or consulting business.
Client work. Social media. Email. Repeat.
But if you never zoom out, it’s hard to build the kind of business you actually want. The one that supports your lifestyle, lights you up, and feels aligned from the inside out.
That’s where future visioning comes in.
What Is Future Visioning?
It isn’t just about “manifesting” or creating a vision board (though that can help too). Future visioning is about intentionally shaping where your business is heading, then reverse engineering the steps to get there.
Future visioning is the process of imagining your business 6–12 months (or more) down the road and getting clear on the specifics.
Think beyond “I want to make 6 figures.”
Ask things like:
- What does a typical week look like?
- Who are you working with?
- What are you selling?
- How much time are you spending on delivery vs. content vs. CEO tasks?
It’s about seeing the big picture before you’re stuck in the weeds of the next launch or offer pivot.
Why Future Visioning is So Powerful for Coaches and Consultants
When you know where you’re going, it becomes easier to:
- Say yes to aligned opportunities (and no to distractions)
- Design offers that move you closer to your vision, not just ones that pay the bills
- Market smarter because you’re building something sustainable, not reactive
Instead of spinning your wheels on another “should,” you’re building with intention.
Reverse Engineering: The Missing Link
Let’s say your future vision includes working 25 hours a week, charging premium rates, and mostly serving clients through a group program.
Here’s how reverse engineering might look:
- What needs to be true in 6 months to make that happen? (i.e., offer built, audience warmed up, price positioned)
- What do I need to work on in the next 90 days to be successful?
- What can I start doing this week?
This process turns an idea into a real plan with doable steps.
Where AI Can Help
AI tools are incredible partners in this process, especially if planning isn’t your strength.
Here are a few simple ways to use AI for your future vision:
- Prompt it to act like your “Future CEO” self and give advice on your current decisions
Prompt idea: “Act like the version of me 12 months from now who has a booked-out business. What would they prioritize this month?” - Create a vision planner using tools like ChatGPT, Notion AI, or Goblin.tools
- Use AI to break big goals into weekly tasks (so you’re not overwhelmed before you start)
AI doesn’t replace your vision; it helps you stay on track with it.
Quick Exercise: Future You Check-In
Take five minutes and answer these questions:
- What do I want my business to look like in 12 months?
- How do I feel when I wake up on Monday morning?
- What am I spending most of my time doing?
- What needs to change now to move toward that?
Your answers don’t have to be perfect. But the clarity you’ll get? Game-changing.
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The best business strategy isn’t just another tactic; it’s a vision. A clear, aligned picture of where you’re headed.
When you take the time to define that, everything else gets easier: your offers, your messaging, your schedule, and your growth.
The future of your business isn’t something you wait for.
It’s something you build.
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