As we enter 2025, it’s time to align our goals, strengthen our mindset, and build impactful strategies for the year ahead. Every day is an opportunity to plan and set intentions. Still, I’ve always found annual planning to be a powerful way to reflect on past achievements and set a clear direction for personal and professional growth. Whether you’re striving for personal development, fostering inclusion, or driving meaningful change in your organization, these tools and resources, developed through years of experience, are here to guide you.
Mindset Tools
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Cultivating Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy, the belief in your ability to succeed, is foundational for personal and professional achievement. Discover strategies to build confidence, persistence, and resilience in any area of life. -
Embracing a Growth Mindset
Adopting a growth mindset transforms how we view challenges and setbacks. Learn the key differences between growth and fixed mindsets and access a free PDF resource to help you foster this perspective. -
What Else Might Be True?
This five-finger countdown tool encourages broader thinking and improves decision-making. Learn how this simple technique can bring clarity and insight to complex situations. -
Inclusive Leadership Reflection Tool
Becoming an inclusive leader is a continuous journey. Our strengths-based growth continuum helps you reflect on your leadership and identify areas for improvement. Download the tool and watch the accompanying webinar to deepen your practice. -
The Platinum Rule
Go beyond the Golden Rule by adopting the Platinum Rule: treating others as they want to be treated. Learn why this approach is more effective for inclusive practices and discover practical ways to apply it. -
Understanding Positionality
Your identity shapes how you perceive and interact with the world. Our comprehensive 26-page positionality guide includes definitions, exercises, and a scaffolded activity to deepen your understanding of how your positionality influences your actions.
Positionality is also the theme of my upcoming book, Magic Mirror. Stay tuned for more on this topic throughout the year!
Planning Tools
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Hedgehog Concept
Achieving meaningful change begins with understanding the intersection of your passions, skills, and resources. The Hedgehog Map exercise helps you identify where these elements overlap to maximize motivation and impact. Use our prompts and download the worksheet to create your own hedgehog map and take your first step toward intentional action. -
Impact vs Effort Matrix
Organizational change can be overwhelming, but the Impact vs Effort Matrix simplifies decision-making by helping you prioritize projects based on their potential impact and required effort. Explore its practical applications, role-specific examples, and how it enhances program improvement. Download the matrix worksheet to get started. -
SWOT Analysis
Assess internal and external factors to understand what’s helping or hindering your organization. Download a printable SWOT worksheet. -
SOAR Analysis
Shift the focus to strengths and opportunities while envisioning future aspirations and results. Download a SOAR worksheet. -
What Are SMARTIE Goals?
Goals drive success, but they need to be intentional. SMARTIE goals build on the traditional SMART framework by adding equity and inclusion. These elements ensure your goals are not only Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound but also Inclusive and Equitable. Download the SMARTIE goals worksheet and start crafting goals that reflect your values. -
Where Will Meets Influence
Aligning your motivation with your sphere of influence is key to creating meaningful change. Explore our take on Covey’s Circle of Influence Model and use the reflection worksheet to identify your circles of control, influence, and concern.
What can we accomplish together in 2025?
These tools and resources are designed to help you plan with intention, lead with impact, and grow with purpose in 2025. Download the worksheets linked throughout this post and take the first step toward a more focused and successful year. Together, let’s create lasting change.
How can we collaborate in 2025? I can support your goals by facilitating strategic planning sessions that are interactive, enjoyable, and efficient. If you’re looking for personal or professional growth, I also offer tailored coaching agreements to guide your journey. Additionally, I’m available to deliver dynamic keynotes, seminars, and workshops to inspire and empower your team. Let’s work together to make 2025 a year of meaningful progress!
