Reflect, Learn, and Realign: The Mid-Year After Action Review

In this episode of “Questions and Conversations on Leadership and Life,” Steve and Poli guide you through the process of looking back at your goals and progress using the After Action Review (AAR) framework. Discover how asking the right questions—about what you set out to do, what actually happened, why things turned out the way they did, and what you’ll do differently—can help you celebrate successes, learn from setbacks, and let go of what no longer serves you.

You’ll hear real stories about shifting from achievement goals to habit goals, the importance of letting go of outdated identities, and how small changes can lead to significant growth. Whether you’re reviewing a project, a personal milestone, or your own habits, this episode is packed with practical tools and reflective prompts to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.

Key topics:

• The After Action Review: origins and four core questions

• Celebrating wins and learning from setbacks

• The “stop, start, continue” method for continuous improvement

• Letting go of lesser goals and outdated identities

• Turning insights into action for the next quarter

Tune in to learn how intentional reflection can set the stage for your next chapter.