How to Structure Your Coaching Session Notes for Maximum Impact

The SOAPIER Method for Coaches

While doctors use SOAP notes, coaches need something more forward-looking.

Subjective

How did the client show up today? Energy levels, mood, initial statements.

Objective

What actually happened? Facts, goals set, actions agreed upon.

Assessment

Your professional intuition. What patterns are you noticing?

Plan

What is the client doing before next time? What are YOU doing?

FocusCoach's built-in templates encourage this kind of structured thinking without forcing you into a box.