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In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis speaks directly to ambitious L&D professionals about why clarity, not goals, is the most important thing to focus on right now if you want to grow into leadership. If youโre already busy, stretched, and delivering, this episode explains why adding more goals can create noise rather than progress, and how clarity helps you make better decisions, prioritise intentionally, and move forward with confidence.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What youโll learn in this episode:00:49 Why setting goals without clarity can stall your growth
02:51 The difference between being busy and moving in the right direction
03:30 An example from my career that shows the importance of clarity
05:31 A simple exercise to identify your true leadership focus for now
๐๐พ Your next step? Join me live.
Free Monthly L&D Leadership Workshop
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19 May 2026
โฐ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
๐ฏ Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
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You can also connect with me here:
โ๐พ LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
๐ Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
๐ง Email: [email protected]
๐ฌ Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. Iโd love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.
By Sheree ComninellisIn this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis speaks directly to ambitious L&D professionals about why clarity, not goals, is the most important thing to focus on right now if you want to grow into leadership. If youโre already busy, stretched, and delivering, this episode explains why adding more goals can create noise rather than progress, and how clarity helps you make better decisions, prioritise intentionally, and move forward with confidence.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
What youโll learn in this episode:00:49 Why setting goals without clarity can stall your growth
02:51 The difference between being busy and moving in the right direction
03:30 An example from my career that shows the importance of clarity
05:31 A simple exercise to identify your true leadership focus for now
๐๐พ Your next step? Join me live.
Free Monthly L&D Leadership Workshop
๐
19 May 2026
โฐ 5:00 - 6:00 PM SAST
๐ฏ Topic: The Shifts That Move You from L&D Professional to L&D Leader
Sign up here:
https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/589169/186710399820760594/share
ย
๐๐พ Want ongoing support on your journey into L&D leadership?
Join the L&D Professional Collective waiting list here:
https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/589169/160114222489928873/share
ย
You can also connect with me here:
โ๐พ LinkedIn (Sheree Comninellis): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-comninellis/
๐ Website (Lead with Sheree): www.leadwithsheree.com
๐ง Email: [email protected]
๐ฌ Prefer a quick DM? Send me a message on LinkedIn. Iโd love to hear where you are in your L&D leadership journey.