David Stamation, Executive Life Coach The Long Read Coming out of my health sabbatical, I needed a way to regain focus and momentum. Like many people, I had a history of setting big goals, chasing them with energy, then watching motivation fizzle. What changed everything for me wasn’t another clever goal-setting system—it was discovering my North Star . Take the quiz . This simple, enduring tool has kept me steady through distractions, setbacks, and shifting circumstances. To

David Stamation, Executive Life Coach A client of mine was developing a 5-Year Plan and sought my assistance. I devised weekly questions and writing exercises tailored to her profile. These exercises spanned 5-6 weeks, aiming to identify crucial aspects in her plan. However, her planning momentum slowed midway through the process. Upon revisiting the endeavor, we delved into the reasons behind her pause. To pinpoint the underlying issue, I posed three questions. Are you hesit

This is the final installment of both the Year in Review and the Year Ahead. These previous articles do a good job of leading to today’s theme of setting plans that feel right and genuine to you in 2025. In case you missed them here are the links: Kickstart 2025 by Reflecting on 2024  – Step 1 How to do a Year in Review  – Step 2 Why we Achieve Some Goals and Not Others  – Step 3   The Year Ahead 2025 – Step 4 Energizing or De-Energizing? As you review the past year in your "

Welcome to this continuing series of engaging approaches to reflect on past goals and prepare for the year ahead. Let’s face it—some goals fail to ignite our enthusiasm. This method transforms the process, helping you set goals that energize and motivate. Follow these strategies to make goal-setting a lighter, more rewarding experience, paving the way for meaningful progress. Building on the Year in Review This blog continues the theme from the prior post, Year in Review , wh

Welcome to this continuing series of fresh, engaging approaches of reflecting on past goals and preparing for the year ahead. Let’s face it—some goals fail to ignite our enthusiasm. This method transforms the process, helping you set goals that energize and motivate. Follow these strategies to make goal-setting a lighter, more rewarding experience, paving the way for meaningful progress. Here is the prior week’s blog leading to this one, Kick Start your Goal Setting in 2025 F

Welcome to the first in a series of fresh, engaging approaches to reflect on past goals and prepare for the year ahead. Let’s face it—some goals fail to ignite our enthusiasm. This method transforms the process, helping you set goals that energize and motivate. Follow these strategies to make goal-setting a lighter, more rewarding experience, paving the way for meaningful progress. Start by Looking Back Reflect on the past year and honor yourself by recognizing what went well