In this episode of Leaderish, Doris and Regina dive into what it truly means to plan for a new year with intention rather than wishful thinking. They explore the importance of starting with a clear vision—imagining life and business several years in the future—before breaking that vision down into yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly action steps. Through relatable examples, including a corporate-era story of creating goals in December that should've been written in January, they highlight how easily we fall into reactive habits instead of designing the future we want. The conversation emphasizes the "big rocks" metaphor from Traction and Stephen Covey, showing how prioritizing major goals first allows everything else to fit more naturally.

 

Regina shares her goal of helping 100 job seekers in 2026, and Doris demonstrates how to reverse-engineer that goal into manageable weekly actions, modeling the power of accountability and intentional planning. They discuss time-blocking, avoiding the trap of letting urgent "sand" fill your calendar, and using mindset to rewire beliefs that help move you forward. With the holidays approaching, Doris closes by encouraging gratitude, reflection, and celebrating the wins—big or small—that shaped the year. The message is clear: success doesn't happen by accident, but through clarity, focus, and consistent small steps.

 

00:00  Introduction and Catching Up

00:26  The Importance of Planning

01:04  Corporate Planning Anecdotes

03:08  Vision and Goal Setting

06:19  Breaking Down Goals into Actionable Steps

09:50  Time Blocking and Prioritization

15:40  Staying Focused on Big Goals

16:16  Accountability Partners

18:33  Breaking Down Big Rocks

21:31  Intentional Action vs. Wishful Thinking

26:38  The Power of Positive Self-Talk

28:19  Reflecting and Celebrating Achievements

30:17  Closing Remarks and Gratitude

 

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• Regina
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