What if one word could shape every decision you make this year—and actually help you follow through?

In this episode, Nicole explores why traditional New Year's resolutions tend to fall apart and how choosing a word of the year can become a powerful anchor for focus, energy, and aligned action. Rather than setting rigid goals, this practice offers a way to hold a clear intention that guides your choices all year long.

Nicole shares real behind-the-scenes context from her own business, including how past words like optimize and scale directly supported meaningful growth in both revenue and profit—without hustling harder or burning out. She explains how alignment, measurement, and commitment played a role, and why being energetically aligned with your direction makes execution simpler and more sustainable.

You'll then be guided through how to choose your own word of the year using Human Design. Nicole offers specific reflection questions for each Human Design type—Projectors, Manifestors, Reflectors, Generators, and Manifesting Generators—so your word comes from a place that's actually correct for you, not from pressure, trends, or "shoulds."

To bring it all together, Nicole shares her personal word for the year ahead and how it will act as a filter for what she says yes to—and what she won't. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your goals, disconnected from your motivation, or frustrated that your intentions don't last, this episode offers a grounded and energizing way to set the tone for the year ahead.

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