Episode 19: Beyond SMART Goals: A Reflective Approach to Achieving More

Episode 19

Beyond SMART Goals: A Reflective Approach to Achieving More

Episode Summary

Goal-setting isn’t just about creating SMART objectives—it’s about reflecting, adapting, and celebrating along the way. In this episode, we’ll explore how to break down big goals, embrace setbacks as learning opportunities, and align your goals with what truly matters. Whether you call them resolutions, intentions, or aspirations, let’s make them work for you this year!

Key Points:

• Reflection is essential: Regularly revisiting your goals helps you celebrate progress, adjust to changing priorities, and stay aligned with what truly matters.

• Break it down: Big goals can feel overwhelming; breaking them into smaller, manageable steps makes them achievable and keeps momentum strong.

• Embrace flexibility: Life changes, and so can your goals—don’t be afraid to reassess and revise as needed to stay on track.

Resources

• Blog Posts:

  • Do You Really Wish You Could Say No?

  • Do You Get Other People?

  • Are You Scared of Failing?

  • Go Hard or Go Home.

  • Mastering Leadership: 3 Powerful Tips for Enhancing Your Leadership Skills

  • Growth Through Reflection: Leadership Lessons from the Past Year

• Free Leadership Toolbox

• Learn about DISC and do a DISC assessment (and debrief)

• The 12 Week Year

• James Clear

  • Read Atomic Habits

  • Subscribe to his 3-2-1 Newsletter

• Watch Carol Dweck’s TED Talk: The Power of Believing that You Can Improve
  

Related Episodes

• Clear the Clutter: The Power of Clarity Breaks

• Small Steps, Big Impact: The Power of Consistency Over Intensity

• Unlocking Communication: An Overview of the DISC Model

• Building Strong Leadership: Essential Habits for Lasting Impact

• Reflect to Lead: Unlocking Growth Through Consistent Self-Awareness

Listen

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About Jacquie:

Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.

Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.

In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.

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