#171 Wellth Talks - Design Your 2026

In this New Year special of "Wellth Talks" from the GK Media Studios Creators Network, hosts Garry Kelly, Niall Leyden, and Pádraic Ó Máille reflect on 2025 and guide listeners through strategic planning for 2026. They emphasise setting “Smart Hairy Audacious Goals” (SHAGs), honest self-assessment, and the power of simple routines. The episode encourages listeners to physically write down their goals, use a one-page plan, and choose a guiding word for the year, fostering focus, accountability, and personal growth as the new year begins. Here is a link to our Wellth Success Blueprint for 2026 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ad8cx9ifsxzj5vsf/2026_Wellth_Success_Template6evc7.pdf   And here is a link to Pádraic’s One-Page Planner from Smácht https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2ni3qbyay5j26nhp/The_One_Page_Planner_Smacht_bfe4t.pdf   Please visit: GK Media https://www.gkmedia.ie Atlantic Wealth Management https://atlanticwm.ie Pádraic Ó Máille Smácht https://omaille.ie Disclaimer: Niall Leyden is the Founder of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited, a firm that is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland to advise on and arrange a range of financial products. Please note that Niall’s comments in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and are not recommendations or financial advice and do not form part of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited’s regulated activity.   Podcast Network Introduction (00:00:00) Brief intro to GK Media Studios and the Creators Network. New Year Welcome & Reflections (00:00:17) Hosts welcome listeners to 2026, reflect on Christmas, and discuss reviewing the past year. Setting Expectations & Big Goals (00:01:55) Discussion on calibrating expectations, setting big but realistic goals, and focusing on what truly matters. George Kinder & Learning from Experts (00:04:15) Introduction to George Kinder, financial planning inspiration, and learning from global experts. One-Page Strategic Plan Introduction (00:05:28) Explanation of the one-page strategic plan and its importance for personal and business growth. Strategic Planning: The Power of One Page (00:07:03) Story of a successful entrepreneur using a one-page plan and the psychological benefits of simplicity. Reviewing the Past Year: Victories, Failures, Learnings (00:08:57) Guided questions to reflect on 2025’s successes, failures, and key learnings. Current Reality: SWOT Analysis (00:10:53) Using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to assess current position at the start of 2026. Opportunities and Threats in 2026 (00:12:52) Identifying top opportunities and threats, including the impact of AI and external risks. The Power of Writing Things Down (00:15:12) Emphasizing the value of physically writing goals and plans for clarity and manifestation. Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs) & SHAGs (00:16:19) Introduction to setting a single, bold goal for the year—“SHAG” (Smart Hairy Audacious Goal). Confronting Reality & Action Planning (00:18:03) Assessing current reality versus big goals and planning actionable steps to achieve them. Routines & Habits for Success (00:20:23) Importance of routines and habits, with examples of daily and weekly practices for personal growth. Completing the One-Page Plan (00:22:02) Recap of the 11-question, one-page plan and the importance of writing it out. Annual Offsite & Monk Mode Reflection (00:22:59) Sharing the value of an annual offsite retreat for deep planning and reflection. Focusing on Less & Energy Management (00:23:46) Strategy of starting the year with less, managing energy, and focusing on high-impact activities. Habits, Scheduling, and Accountability (00:25:24) Three steps for building habits: prioritizing, scheduling, and having an accountability partner. Setting Priorities in Family, Health, Income, and Business (00:27:00) Breaking down annual goals into family, health, income, and business priorities with actionable steps. Choosing a One-Word Theme for 2026 (00:29:47) Each host selects a single word to focus on for the next 90 days to drive clarity and intention. Closing Thoughts & Encouragement (00:31:32) Encouragement to physically write down goals, pin them up, and review progress throughout the year. Podcast Outro (00:32:45) Closing credits and thanks from GK Media Studios.