Goal Setting That Actually Works with Ange Ritchie

Why do most New Year's resolutions fail by February? Ange Ritchie, founder of My Goal Squad and former Lululemon community manager, shares the exact goal-setting framework that helped her place top 25 at World Champs - and why writing down "I want to be healthier" won't cut it. Get ready to set goals you'll actually achieve in 2026.IN THIS EPISODE:How Lululemon's goal-setting culture transformed Ange's approach to life and businessWhy most goal-setting methods fail (and what to do instead)The power of accountability: Putting your goals on the wall for everyone to seeHow to set goals based on feeling, not just numbersThe "why behind the why" technique that creates unstoppable motivationBreaking down big goals into monthly actions so you don't feel overwhelmedWhy we overestimate what we can do in a year but underestimate what we can do in five yearsThe importance of celebrating wins along the way (not just at the finish line)TIMESTAMPS:02:45 - How Lululemon's goal-setting culture changed everything08:20 - Leading yourself before you can lead others12:00 - Designing your life instead of just falling into it15:10 - Where to start if you've never set goals before19:58 - Why specificity matters22:16 - The "why behind the why" technique for unstoppable motivation24:37 - Breaking big goals into monthly stepping stones29:24 - What happens when you achieve the goal but still feel empty32:05 - When ego goals teach you unexpected lessons39:04 - Building trust with yourself through small commitments41:45 - The power of visualization and vision boards46:15 - We overestimate one year, underestimate five years50:16 - How Ange grew My Goal Squad through in-person relationships52:30 - Consistency is everything: Keep showing up, even in torrential rainLOVED THIS EPISODE?Subscribe and share with a fellow female entrepreneur who needs to hear this message. Your support helps more women build businesses that truly work for them.FREE: CREATE YOUR CUSTOM AI CHATGPTLearn to create a custom ChatGPT in YOUR brand voice. Build an AI assistant (like Vic's bots, Daisy and Claudia) that brainstorms, writes content, and automates tasks 24/7. 👉 Access the free trainingABOUT WOMEN OF IMPACT™Women of Impact™ is an exclusive mentorship program for established female service providers ready to scale beyond survival mode. If you've been trading time for money, feeling stuck in the messy middle, or craving strategic guidance without the fluff - this is for you.Inside the program, you'll get proven frameworks for sustainable revenue growth, business optimization strategies, strategic positioning to attract premium clients, a supportive community of like-minded women, and personalized mentorship from Vic Jones - former journalist, agency founder, and coach who's helped female entrepreneurs scale to 6-7 figures.👉 Learn moreCONNECT:www.withvicjones.com@withvicjonesVic Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.