In this powerful start‑of‑year episode of the Monitoring and Evaluation Boost Podcast, host Godfrey Senkaba tackles one of the biggest challenges evaluators face - not in their projects, but in their own careers.

Every January, evaluators set goals. But by December, many feel frustrated, stuck, or disappointed. Yet these are the same professionals who expertly design results frameworks, track indicators, support learning, and help programs adapt. So why do we struggle to apply the same discipline to ourselves?

In this episode, Godfrey flips the script.

Instead of setting goals, he challenges you to set accomplishments - clear, meaningful, end‑of‑year outcomes that help you shape the evaluator you want to become.

You’ll discover:

• Why most professional goals fail
• How to use the evaluator’s natural advantage—results thinking—to shape your own growth
• The difference between professional development and career development
• How to visualize your December “accomplished self”
• A 5‑step framework for defining and achieving your yearly accomplishments
• Real stories of evaluators who transformed their careers through intentional action
• Encouragement, strategies, and practical tools to start your journey now

Whether you're a new, emerging, or seasoned MEL professional, this episode equips you with the mindset and methods to take charge of your career—on your terms.

👍 If you’re ready to grow, stretch, and become a more confident and capable evaluator by December, this episode is your starting point.

Connect with Godfrey Senkaba:

Website: https://www.mandeboost.com

Email: [email protected]

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godfrey-senkaba-32452428/ 

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