At this time of year, a season of extremes often appears. Joanna sees coaches either pushing hard to squeeze everything in or stepping back completely because they’re exhausted. In this episode, she offers a gentler approach to focus on what truly matters, helping listeners move into 2026 feeling grounded rather than rushed. She guides them through the same reflection process she used at her Dare Greatly event last week.

Timestamps:

01:10 – Why reflection comes before strategy

02:05 – The questions that open clarity

03:20 – Allowing yourself to acknowledge your own progress

04:15 – Looking ahead with honesty rather than pressure

06:00 – The five whys exercise

08:10 – Turning desire into direction

10:00 – The consequences of doing nothing

11:20 – Coaching as a monthly grounding practice

This episode will be valuable for any coach who feels pulled between ambition and overwhelm and wants a calmer, more honest way to set direction for the year ahead.

Take five quiet minutes today to ask yourself what you want your next season in business to feel like, then commit to one small action that supports it.

Let this be the moment you pause long enough to choose what genuinely matters next.

Useful Links

Free Taster Session: End-of-Year Reflection & Visioning for 2026, December 12

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