Ready to set goals that actually stick? Forget rigid plans - this is goal-setting, redefined.

In this first guest podcast for 2025, Natalie and Stephanie Nguyen of Master Of Achievement explore the intricacies of goal setting, emphasising the importance of community, reflection, and a personalised approach to achieving one's aspirations. Stephanie shares her unique goal-setting framework, which prioritises intrinsic motivation and adaptability over rigid structures. They discuss the significance of mindset, the necessity of a supportive environment, and the role of self-compassion in the journey toward personal and professional growth. The episode concludes with insights into Stephanie's upcoming programs and the importance of staying connected to one's mission.

Takeaways:

• Goal setting should be personalized and flexible.
• Reflection is a crucial part of the goal-setting process.
• Community support enhances goal achievement.
• Mindset shifts can transform how we approach tasks.
• It's important to balance multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Self-compassion is key to maintaining motivation.
• Visual reminders can help keep goals front and center.
• Intrinsic motivation drives sustainable goal achievement.
• Setting boundaries is essential for managing time and energy.
• Adapting goals based on personal experiences leads to growth.

You can also read below Natalie's article on how she combines using habits and the 1-3-5 method to set your goals and to make it stick!

How to Stay on Track with Your Goals in 2025: Do not spin all your plates at the same time and make your goals part of your daily routines.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-stay-track-your-goals-2025-do-spin-all-plates-same-natalie-tran-3bmfc/?trackingId=pQJw4nf4Rju3KRP5mMOEOA%3D%3D

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Welcome to Season 4 2025 and in this episode, Natalie discusses the importance of setting ambitious goals and breaking them down into manageable priorities and tasks. She emphasizes the need for sustainable habits and routines to achieve long-term success, while also addressing the significance of optimizing one's environment and reflecting on progress. The conversation provides actionable strategies for listeners to implement in their goal-setting journey, ensuring they remain motivated and focused throughout the year. Come join Natalie to kick start your 2025 with some tips to create momentum for your goals.

See the newsletter on the framework discussed in this episode:

How to Stay on Track with Your Goals in 2025: Do not spin all your plates at the same time and make your goals part of your daily routines.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-stay-track-your-goals-2025-do-spin-all-plates-same-natalie-tran-3bmfc/?trackingId=pQJw4nf4Rju3KRP5mMOEOA%3D%3D

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In this episode, we get to hear Lizzie Allen share her insights on leadership, personal branding, and resilience. She discusses her career transitions, the complexities of leadership, and the importance of values and consistency. Lizzie emphasizes the significance of being authentic in personal branding and networking, as well as the necessity of self-care and well-being for leaders. She reflects on her past choices and offers valuable advice for younger generations, encouraging them to pursue their passions and drive their own destinies.

Lizzie's LinkedIn profile headline is "...leading a dedicated team who make a difference to people's lives daily..." which gives you a strong indication of the type of leader she is. She's made a number of different career transitions - from executive recruitment through to career coaching, a number of consulting roles and projects that she's taken on, and a general manager leading a team to provide clients with many different talent solutions.

Key takeaways from our discussion:

• Values and consistency are crucial for effective leadership.
• Personal branding should be authentic and true to oneself.
• Networking can happen in both formal and informal settings.
• Self-care is essential for maintaining well-being as a leader.
• Resilience is about how you respond in the moment.
• Every experience, good or bad, is a learning opportunity.
• You must drive your own destiny and not play the blame game.
• Encourage younger generations to pursue their passions.

You can connect with Lizzie at:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lizzieallenaustralia

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Sairan Aqrawi shares her journey of having a portfolio career, a successful engineering career and a coach and mentor. She discusses the integration of her professional and personal passions, the importance of facing fears, and the value of self-compassion. Sairan reflects on her immigration experience, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, and the significance of resilience in overcoming obstacles. Throughout the discussion, she emphasises the need for community support and the importance of allowing individuals to pursue their own paths without societal pressure. In this conversation, Sairan shares her insights on the wisdom gained through age, the importance of choosing battles wisely, and how midlife can be a powerful time for personal and professional growth. She emphasises the significance of self-care practices, such as writing and taking time for oneself, as essential tools for healing and maintaining inner peace. Sairan also discusses her transition to business coaching, focusing on empowering others, particularly women in tech, to realize their potential and navigate their careers effectively.

You can connect with Sairan at:

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sairan-aqrawi-m-sc-993bb61a3

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sairanaqrawi/?hl=en

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In this engaging conversation, Anna Roberts shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming a coach, emphasizing the emotional challenges and mindset shifts involved in such transitions. She discusses the importance of authenticity, connection, and the evolving nature of purpose in life, particularly for expats navigating new environments. The dialogue highlights the significance of mindset in achieving fulfillment and the role of coaching in helping individuals align with their true selves. Anna and Natalie explore the themes of purpose, resilience, self-care, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of understanding one's values and how this knowledge influences life choices. Anna shares her definition of resilience, emphasizing the need to step back and reconnect with one's core motivations during challenging times. The discussion also highlights the significance of self-care practices, including gratitude and play, in maintaining mental and emotional well-being. As they reflect on their journeys, both speakers acknowledge the lessons learned from past experiences and the importance of being present in the moment. The conversation concludes with Anna's heartfelt message to her younger self, encouraging her to embrace joy and trust the process of life.

You can connect with Anna at:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-roberts10/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/annarobertscoaching/

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In this episode of the TWP podcast, Jamie Kritharas shares his journey from his early signs of entrepreneurial spirit as a child to his successful music career and eventual transition into running an agency. He emphasizes the importance of backing oneself, learning through experience, and evolving one's purpose over time. Jamie also discusses the challenges faced in business and the mindset required to overcome them, highlighting that resilience and continuous learning are key to success. He discusses his personal approach to networking, emphasizing the value of building genuine relationships over traditional networking events. Jamie reflects on his past decisions, highlighting the importance of self-belief and conviction in achieving success. He also shares his daily routines and self-care practices, which help him maintain clarity and well-being as an entrepreneur. Finally, he defines resilience as the ability to keep moving forward despite setbacks and introduces his new product aimed at helping startups succeed in their marketing efforts.

You can connect with Jamie at:

Creative Performance Vault: https://defiantdigital.com.au/the-vault/

LinkedIn: Linkedin profile

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiekritharas/?hl=en

Podcasts: Podcast Episodes & Public Speaking Portfolio

Website: https://defiantdigital.com.au/

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Summie Yeung shares her journey from a traditional career path to becoming a coach, emphasizing the importance of cultural identity, motherhood, and the power of coaching. She discusses the challenges faced by multicultural individuals in the workplace and the significance of reframing experiences as opportunities for growth. Summie highlights the need for presence in coaching and offers practical advice for navigating career transitions, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace their unique backgrounds and find their voice in their professional lives.

Summie has offered a FREE 3-PART GIFT for listeners: www.summieyeung.com/gift

She can be reached on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/summieyeung/

Website: https://www.summieyeung.com

Insta: @summiecoach.me

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summie.coaching

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Maria Semple shares her journey of career transitions and the pivotal moments that led her to become a coach. She discusses the challenges of being a single mom and working in contract jobs, as well as the compounding effect of dissatisfaction. Maria emphasizes the importance of courage, determination, and contribution as her core values. She also highlights the need to identify what you don't want in order to make positive changes in your life. Maria encourages us to:

• address our limiting beliefs and fears before starting a business, and
• establish our values and aspirations before building a brand and a business

Her key takeaways:

• It is important to create a story and set goals for the next one, three, and five years.
• Branding is a promise that you give to your clients, and it is important to deliver on that promise.
• Resilience is the ability to step up and move forward in solving problems.
• Love and pain are different faces of the same coin, just like resilience and pain.
• Self-care tools include sensory awareness, acknowledging your enoughness, meditation, questioning limiting thoughts, and taking naps.
• The advice for the younger self is to remember that you are beautiful, courageous, and determined.

Collaborating and working with Maria Semple can be done through a number of different platforms where she focuses on helping women reclaim their vision and rewrite their stories - refer below links.

Also links from topics we discussed in this podcast episode:

1. Mindset scorecard quiz https://unlock-your-mindset-challenge.scoreapp.com/
2. Waking Up https://dynamic.wakingup.com/guestpass/SC7619D68
3. Link to share Waking up for 30 days https://dynamic.wakingup.com/pack/P94B82?source=content%20share&share_id=E4F615B5&code=SC7619D68

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-c-semple/

Website: https://free.newlifecoach.com.au/natalie

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.semple.7

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EverydayRemarkableWomen/

Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimrewrite

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariaandsunday/

X: https://x.com/MariaCSemple

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewLifeCoachbyMariaSemple

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