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In episode 108, we’re talking about why setting goals isn’t the problem. It’s how we set them, and what’s missing when motivation fades. If you’ve ever started strong and then lost momentum a few weeks later, this episode breaks down what actually helps goals stick.
I walk through a simple, three-part framework I use with clients to move from intention to follow-through. We talk about identity, structure, and support and why relying on willpower alone keeps you stuck. You’ll hear client examples of promotions, side businesses, and visibility goals, and how shifting the system around the goal made execution possible.
In this episode, I cover:
Why pressure, perfectionism, and other people’s expectations derail goals
The three-part framework that turns goals into follow-through
How identity shifts make goals feel possible instead of overwhelming
Why structure reduces decision fatigue when life gets busy
How support and accountability change what you’re able to sustain
Key Takeaways:
Goals fail when they rely on willpower instead of systems
Clarity starts with understanding why a goal matters to you
Structure keeps momentum going when motivation dips
Support reveals what you need to succeed and what was missing before
The best goals stretch your identity without disconnecting you from your life
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Pivot and Promotion Podcast
00:34 Understanding Goal Setting Challenges
04:45 The Three-Part Framework for Achieving Goals
10:50 Building Identity and Support in Goal Setting
Learn more and stay connected:
www.danitan.com
www.linkedin.com/in/dani-tan
Join my weekly newsletter
By Dani Tan - Leadership and Career Coach5
55 ratings
In episode 108, we’re talking about why setting goals isn’t the problem. It’s how we set them, and what’s missing when motivation fades. If you’ve ever started strong and then lost momentum a few weeks later, this episode breaks down what actually helps goals stick.
I walk through a simple, three-part framework I use with clients to move from intention to follow-through. We talk about identity, structure, and support and why relying on willpower alone keeps you stuck. You’ll hear client examples of promotions, side businesses, and visibility goals, and how shifting the system around the goal made execution possible.
In this episode, I cover:
Why pressure, perfectionism, and other people’s expectations derail goals
The three-part framework that turns goals into follow-through
How identity shifts make goals feel possible instead of overwhelming
Why structure reduces decision fatigue when life gets busy
How support and accountability change what you’re able to sustain
Key Takeaways:
Goals fail when they rely on willpower instead of systems
Clarity starts with understanding why a goal matters to you
Structure keeps momentum going when motivation dips
Support reveals what you need to succeed and what was missing before
The best goals stretch your identity without disconnecting you from your life
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Pivot and Promotion Podcast
00:34 Understanding Goal Setting Challenges
04:45 The Three-Part Framework for Achieving Goals
10:50 Building Identity and Support in Goal Setting
Learn more and stay connected:
www.danitan.com
www.linkedin.com/in/dani-tan
Join my weekly newsletter

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