192. Your 2026 Playbook: The Exact Strategic Planning Process I Use With My Executive Clients

Welcome [back] to part of our 2026 planning session! In this episode, we turn the insights from Part 1 into a practical, honest review of your year - the same strategic process I use inside my executive planning intensives. I'll walk you through: The Year-In-Review Grid A four-quadrant audit that surfaces the real patterns in your year - what worked, what fell flat, what energised you, and what drained you. The Success Clarity Zone A simple framework to define what success looks and feels like in 2026- plus the three numbers that will guide every decision you make next year. The More / Less List The exercise that instantly sharpens your priorities. What you want more of. What you're done tolerating. [For many clients, this is the moment everything clicks.] The Brand Identity Sequence A practical reset of your positioning: What you're known for now, what you want to be known for next, and the behaviours + skills that bridge the gap. The 4P Stack A structural audit across Performance, People, Positioning, Platforms, and Systems - so you can see exactly where the bottlenecks are and what needs upgrading for 2026. Your People / Skills / Systems Inventory Who supports your next level, which capabilities you must sharpen, and what systems you need in place so your success isn't dependent on motivation. One Action Today We finish with a micro-move your future self will thank you for — a single action that signals you're done operating at the level you've outgrown. 👉 Next step: Download the 2026 Planning Worksheet and complete the exercises as you listen: https://www.impaccct.com/planning _________________ Ready to become the go-to authority in your industry? If you're an executive, partner, or entrepreneur looking to scale trust, attract high-caliber opportunities, and create lasting impact, here are a few ways you can take the next step: 📊Get your personalised Authority Score with the free Scorecard → https://www.impaccct.com/quiz 🎥 Watch the free training on the systems you need to scale trust and influence in 2025 → https://www.impaccct.com/training 📝 Want to explore the 1-Day Authority Strategy Intensive? Book your complimentary 20-Min Executive Brand Briefing → https://calendly.com/petra_zink/strategy More Resources: 🎓 Prefer to start at your own pace? Join the Trusted Authority [on demand] Program → https://www.impaccct.com/trusted-authority-signature-program-on-demand 📚 Get the Playbook: Trusted Authority™: From Technical Expert to Trusted Authority – Grab your copy here. Visit www.impaccct.com for everything you need to grow your authority and make an impact.