How to Set Kick-Ass Goals & Build True Resilience With Carrie Williams

In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with award-winning keynote speaker, author, and executive coach Carrie Williams. Carrie shares insights from her book Eyes on the Prize: A Kick-Ass Guide to Setting and Achieving Great Goals and introduces her powerful Willingness Spectrum, a tool for understanding how open and committed we are to change. 💡 You’ll learn: - Why resilience starts with mindset and willingness- How to move from reluctant to committed willingness- The difference between motivation vs. discipline in goal achievement- Why SMART goals don’t work — and what to try instead- How aligning with your values leads to purpose-driven success If you’ve ever struggled to set and actually achieve your goals, or wondered how resilience can fuel transformation, this episode is for you. 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this message. 🔗 Resources & Links: Check out our shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/ Connect with Carrie Williams- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriewilliamscoach/- Learn more about her coaching: https://www.rainshadowcoaching.com/- Carrie’s book: https://www.rainshadowcoaching.com/eyes-on-the-prize 📲 Follow the RTP!- https://resiliencythepodcast.com- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612- https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/- https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast- https://www.youtube.com/@UCWIsz69OfL3Sy7IVBs8rx4g  Contact Jenn Quader:- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com - Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/ Contact Dr. Kelly Culver:- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV 🌐 Produced by A.L.L. Inc., AuntieLouLou Productions & The Culver Group Chapters00:00 Introduction to Resiliency and Guest Background02:06 Defining Resiliency and the Willingness Spectrum06:25 The Shift from Hollywood to Coaching12:28 Redefining Goals Beyond the SMART Model18:59 The Role of Motivation vs. Momentum22:02 The Dangers of Comparison in Personal Growth26:08 The Perils of Comparison30:22 Navigating High Performance and Self-Doubt33:51 The Resilience of Mushrooms39:11 Finding Gifts in Adversity41:54 Embracing Imperfection and Self-Compassion