Before you start planning 2026, you need to understand what 2025 really exposed – in your career, business model, and positioning. In this episode, I break down the big shifts I've seen across founders, executives and consultants this year, and share the behind-the-scenes of my own reset: moving to the Gold Coast, outgrowing my offers, experimenting with YouTube, and running a 10 pull-ups-in-12-months challenge that completely changed how I think about growth. You'll learn: Why 2025 felt harder (more noise, longer sales cycles, fragile business models) How portfolio careers went from "nice idea" to career insurance The belief I refuse to take into 2026: that you have to "work harder" to deserve results How AI is changing credibility, not just productivity Why polished content no longer builds trust – and what does How to use experiments, not resolutions, to design your 2026 👉 Next step: Download the free 2026 Planning Worksheet and get ready for Part 2, where we turn these insights into a concrete 2026 plan: https://www.impaccct.com/planning https://www.impaccct.com/planning ________ Ready to become the go-to authority in your industry? If you're an executive, partner, or entrepreneur looking to scale trust, attract high-caliber opportunities, and create lasting impact, here are a few ways you can take the next step: 📊Get your personalised Authority Score with the free Scorecard → https://www.impaccct.com/quiz 🎥 Watch the free training on the systems you need to scale trust and influence in 2025 → https://www.impaccct.com/training 📝 Want to explore the 1-Day Authority Strategy Intensive? Book your complimentary 20-Min Executive Brand Briefing → https://calendly.com/petra_zink/strategy More Resources: 🎓 Prefer to start at your own pace? Join the Trusted Authority [on demand] Program → https://www.impaccct.com/trusted-authority-signature-program-on-demand 📚 Get the Playbook: Trusted Authority™: From Technical Expert to Trusted Authority – Grab your copy here. Visit www.impaccct.com for everything you need to grow your authority and make an impact.