Kate kicks off the new year with a strategic reflection and planning process for 2026. The episode includes actionable steps and a workbook (link below) to help leaders enhance their effectiveness, with practical tools for weekly touch points, team discussions, personal leadership plans, and creating a shock-absorbent leadership approach. The episode aims to help leaders cultivate clarity, care, and curiosity, and ultimately, a more impactful and adaptable leadership style in 2026.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Reflecting and Planning for 2026

00:55 Introduction and Setting Up for Success

01:01 Linda the Bad Manager: A Lesson in Self-Awareness

02:24 The Reality of January for Leaders

03:21 A Fresh Strategic Model for 2026 Planning

06:26 The Three Rooms Model

07:56 Setting Intentions, Not Resolutions

09:24 Planning Through the Lens of Energy

10:44 Designing Your Year with Leadership Touch Points

11:43 Planning with Your Team

12:59 Creating a One Page Personal Leadership Plan

13:53 Planning for the Unexpected

14:48 Day One, Week One Action List

15:38 Closing Reflections and Final Thoughts

Useful links:

The Reflect & Plan Workbook

The Digital Academy Online Course

Free Resources and more information on Kate's coaching programmes

Buy the "How to Lead" book

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