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Part 3 of Your Procurement Pivot Plan for 2026: A 4-Step Series to Set, Shape and Achieve Your Career Goals

In this third episode of the series, Donna and Laura explore the obstacles that can appear when you start moving towards a meaningful career goal. Some challenges are external. Others come from your own thinking. What matters most is preparing yourself to navigate them so you do not lose momentum when things get difficult. This episode helps you anticipate what might get in your way and strengthen your plan for the year ahead.

Key Takeaways

• Look back at challenges you have overcome before
  • Your past successes hold clues for how you can approach future obstacles.
• Understand what is external and what comes from within
  • Clarity here helps you regain control and respond more effectively.
• Brainstorm possible obstacles before you begin
  • Getting everything out of your head makes patterns and solutions easier to see.
• Prepare how you want to respond when setbacks arise
  • A little future thinking strengthens confidence and resilience.
• Build in regular check ins to stay on track
  • Small, consistent reviews keep your momentum strong.
• Remember that obstacles do not mean failure
  • They are part of the process and often reveal the skills you already have.

Hosted by

Donna Bowden | Procurement Career Coach, Narrate Your Career
Laura Sellers | Executive and Leadership Coach, Coaching for Procurement

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