146 | Before you set one more goal, pause. You might be missing the most important step

At this time of year, a season of extremes often appears. Joanna sees coaches either pushing hard to squeeze everything in or stepping back completely because they’re exhausted. In this episode, she offers a gentler approach to focus on what truly matters, helping listeners move into 2026 feeling grounded rather than rushed. She guides them through the same reflection process she used at her Dare Greatly event last week.Timestamps:01:10 – Why reflection comes before strategy02:05 – The questions that open clarity03:20 – Allowing yourself to acknowledge your own progress04:15 – Looking ahead with honesty rather than pressure06:00 – The five whys exercise08:10 – Turning desire into direction10:00 – The consequences of doing nothing11:20 – Coaching as a monthly grounding practiceThis episode will be valuable for any coach who feels pulled between ambition and overwhelm and wants a calmer, more honest way to set direction for the year ahead.Take five quiet minutes today to ask yourself what you want your next season in business to feel like, then commit to one small action that supports it.Let this be the moment you pause long enough to choose what genuinely matters next.Useful LinksFree Taster Session: End-of-Year Reflection & Visioning for 2026, December 12Learn about The Business of Coaching programmeSignature Solution CourseDownload the Free Digital version of Coaches' Planner (NEW edition 2026)Grow Your Business Without the Tech Overwhelm - One Stop Coach ShopFree Essential AI Toolkit – 2 Must-Have Prompts for CoachesHow to secure more coaching clients' free trainingDownload the 12 ways to get clients nowConnect with Jo on LinkedInRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of Women in the Coaching Arena helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Jo know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] This Episode? Don’t Miss the Next One! Hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to be notified each time a new episode of Women in the Coaching Arena.