Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, the Coaching Divas reflect on the highs and lessons of 2024 while setting the stage for an exciting 2025. Join us as we celebrate achievements, acknowledge growth, and share our vision for the upcoming year. From personal stories to professional insights, this episode is a perfect blend of reflection and motivation to close the year strong and step into 2025 with purpose.

Key Highlights:

• Reflections on 2024:
  • Celebrating the milestones we achieved as a team and in our individual experiences.
  • Acknowledging the challenges and the lessons learned.
  • Gratitude for our listeners and their role in shaping the Coaching Divas community.
• Aspirations for 2025:
  • Exciting new experiences,
  • How we’re planning to expand our reach and deepen our impact in the coaching
  • Personal goals we’re setting to stay aligned with our values and mission.
• Listener Love:
  • A special shoutout to our audience for their support and engagement.

Coaching Tip of the Episode:
“Reflection fuels clarity, and clarity ignites action. Take time to look back on your year, celebrate the wins, and embrace the lessons. Use this insight to create a roadmap for an intentional and fulfilling year ahead.”

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As the calendar year winds down, it's essential to take time to reflect, evaluate, and celebrate the work you've accomplished and plan for the new year. In this episode, we’ll dive into the benefits of reflecting on your achievements, understanding challenges, and setting intentions for the year ahead.

Episode Highlights Include:

1. Review Your Goals and Outcomes

• Look back on the goals you set at the start of the year and see how much progress you made.
• Celebrate what went well and recognize the areas where you might have fallen short.
• Ask yourself, "How did I grow, and what were my significant achievements?"

2. Assess Challenges and Lessons Learned

• Reflect on the challenges you faced. Did any setbacks open up opportunities for growth?
• Think about what you learned from these experiences. Any skills you honed, habits you improved, or changes you adapted to?
• Consider the obstacles that are recurring. What patterns can you identify, and what adjustments could help next year?

3. Celebrate Wins, Big and Small

• Take a moment to recognize all your accomplishments, no matter how minor they may seem.
• Celebrating small wins is crucial as it can help reinforce motivation and build momentum into the new year.
• Consider sending out a note of thanks or acknowledgment to team members or collaborators who contributed.

4. Reconnect with Your Values and Purpose

• Reflect on how aligned your work was with your core values and professional purpose.
• Consider what drove your motivation this year and if your priorities shifted.
• Ask yourself, "Am I on the right path, and does this work still fulfill me?"

5. Feedback Review and Self-Improvement

• Review any feedback you've received throughout the year from supervisors, peers, or clients.
• Reflect on how you applied this feedback and what further steps you could take to improve.
• Set personal development goals for the new year, whether learning new skills, improving communication, or building new relationships.

6. Set Intentions for the Upcoming Year

• Instead of rigid resolutions, set intentions to guide your actions and decisions next year.
• Focus on both professional and personal growth, making room for balance and fulfillment.
• Ask yourself, "What do I want to feel, accomplish, and contribute in the new year?"

7. Plan a Rest and Reset Period

• Ensure you set aside time to rest, recharge, and let go of the year’s stress.
• Schedule moments to relax and enjoy a break before jumping into next year’s objectives.
• Rest is vital for maintaining focus, creativity, and enthusiasm for the future.

Taking time for reflection at year’s end is an investment in your personal and professional growth. By looking back thoughtfully and planning intentionally, you set the stage for a more fulfilling and effective new year. Embrace this opportunity to realign with your purpose, acknowledge your growth, and enter the new year with clarity and confidence.

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In this episode we dive into performance management from the perspective of a employee. This time we focus on insights to help you prepare for performance management discussions with your manager.

Episode highlights include:

1. What performance management really means from an employee’s perspective.

• The cycle: goal setting, continuous feedback, self-assessment, and formal reviews.
• Why it's essential for employees to see it as a tool for personal and professional growth.

2. Setting our own goals

• How employees can actively participate in setting their own goals.
• Aligning personal goals with organizational objectives.
• Importance of measurable and realistic targets (SMART goals).
• The role of transparency and communication with managers.
• How employees can take an active role in their own performance management process.

3. What else is important to consider?

• Self-assessment and reflection as key elements to track progresss.
• Seeking out opportunities for learning and development, not waiting for the company to initiate.
• Continuous self-improvement: leveraging performance feedback for growth.
• The importance of ongoing, two-way communication with managers.
• How to request regular feedback and coaching.
• Handling constructive criticism with a growth mindset
• Approaching performance reviews as collaborative conversations rather than evaluations

4. Some final thoughts:

• Using the review as an opportunity to discuss career progression and aspirations.
• Addressing common issues employees face in performance management (e.g., unclear expectations, lack of feedback)
• Strategies to handle underperformance or negative feedback.
• How to advocate for yourself if you feel the process is not fair or transparent.
• Why continuous learning and development are critical for long-term performance.

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