Planning vs. Doing: The Fight for Time
How much planning is too much? A day spent between financial planning, schedules, goals, and reflection — and why planning and doing need each other more than we think.
Tag: goal setting
Start the Year with Both Feet on the Ground
Every January, we tend to fall into one of two traps: dreaming without a plan, or starting without reflection. A reflection on what it means to begin the year with both feet on the ground.
The End-of-Year in Sight: Taking Stock of Your Goals
With the end-of-year in sight, I paused to take stock of my goals. From health and family wins to business and charity lessons, I discovered the power of decluttering, re-centering, and going deep. Here’s what I learned as I prepare for the months ahead.
Careful What You Wish For: The Push Behind Serendipity
From Senhora do Bonfim bracelets to coins at Trevi, we’ve built rituals around wishing. But maybe serendipity isn’t just luck—it’s the goals we dare to set and the tiny pushes we give our dreams.
Is it quarter-end already?
Before you rush into Q2, take a breath. In this post, I share how I review each month and quarter with purpose—what it looks like, why it matters, and how it changed the way I see progress.
Redefining Ambition
Is ambition a double-edged sword? From entrepreneurs to politicians and corporate leaders, the perception of ambition varies. In this piece, I explore its true meaning and why it’s time to redefine it.
Unlocking Growth with Trusted Allies: The Power of Accountability Partnerships
Last week, I spoke with a client launching her business amid moves and legal hurdles, overflowing with creativity yet stalled by inaction. Our conversation reaffirmed that turning potential into progress depends on a trusted network of accountability partners. Accountability, rooted in ancient traditions, thrives in modern peer groups. Whether a like-minded friend, a business network, or an online community, these alliances truly transform efforts into collaborative progress using public commitment, regular feedback, and clear goals to bridge vision and achievement.
From Vision Board to Goals: bridging inspiration and execution
Vision Boards vs. SMART Goals—why choose? In my latest blog, I share how I use both to fuel personal growth, shape meaningful goals, and create a structured action plan.
SMART or OKRs: Either way, get some goals down for the year
For the last couple of years, I have set up some beginning-of-year goals following my own adapted version of the
A reflection on 2020 (again)
It is the time of the year to take stock, to look back, to look forward. I am no different.
A reflection on 2020 (so far)
It is time for an honest mark to market on 2020. A moment to look back and analyse what we have achieved vs. our plans. Take time for reflection.
My word of the year for 2020: Believe
My word of the year for 2020 is believe. I believe I will make strides towards my goals. I believe I will find joy in the small moments. I believe in me.
My Mark to Market for 2019
For the first time ever, I set myself goals for 2019. It is all very nice to set up goals, but the real thing is to work on them and be realistic about the progress done. It is time to be honest with myself and what I achieved and not so much!
Another type of CEO
At ALG, I need to be a money focused CEO. It is all about casting the net wider and deeper. I need to actually make the ask – now I have a plan to get me there.
I want to be the CEO
My goals for UPG this year – I want to be the CEO. That is not new and has many implications, but this time, I have an action plan.