Effortless Goal Setting with the C.L.E.A.R. Framework

Why do most goals fall apart within weeks? In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, Executive Coach Jonathan Hankin reveals the 5 reasons goals often fail—and introduces a powerful, practical tool to fix them: the C.L.E.A.R. Goal Framework.

C.L.E.A.R. stands for:
 • Clarity – Define success in measurable, actionable terms
 • Link to Purpose – Connect your goal to what really matters
 • Evaluate – Break goals down into weekly, trackable steps
 • Accountability – Share goals with someone who will challenge and support you
 • Reflect & Adjust – Review regularly and adapt to stay on track

Whether you’re a leader driving change, a professional aiming for growth, or a team looking for alignment, this framework will help you set goals that actually work—and stick.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 • Why vague goals and lack of structure sabotage progress
 • How to align your goals with your personal values and team mission
 • The exact questions to ask when creating new goals
 • How to build habits and systems that make change sustainable

00:00 Introduction to Effective Goal Setting
01:00 Why Most Goals Fail
02:31 The CLEAR Framework: Clarity
04:26 Linking Goals to Purpose
06:22 Evaluating and Breaking Down Goals
08:33 Accountability in Goal Setting
09:56 Reflecting and Adjusting Goals
12:25 Building Habits to Support Goals
14:12 Recap and Final Thoughts

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sGgJPHgElHk

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