Before we dive in, make sure you’ve read Part 1 of this Goal Setting series. It walks you through the most important first step in the process.

All caught up? Great—let’s get into Part 2.

After completing the Wheel of Life exercise, you’ve probably pinpointed some key areas where things need attention. And like many of us, a lot of your goals might fall under the category of “work.”

Step 2: Refine

Now that you know what you want, it’s time to make a plan to get there. Start with your Vision and Mission. Ask yourself: “Where do I want to be in 10 years?” (Or 5 years if that feels more manageable.) Then work backwards.

For example, I once set a goal of reaching 400 families enrolled at my dance studio within three years. I was at 268 at the time. My mini-milestones became: 300 by Year 1, 350 by Year 2, and 400 by Year 3. Those smaller goals made the bigger one achievable.

Step 3: Rise

With the goal in place, now comes the action. You can’t just think or talk about it. You have to roll up your sleeves and get it done.

In my case, I focused on three things: improving retention through staff training, increasing brand awareness through community strategy, and attracting new students—especially younger ones. We adjusted class offerings and promoted to parents of preschoolers. The result? Goal achieved.

But it didn’t happen overnight. It took strategy, investment, commitment, and consistency.

Goal setting is your foundation. Execution is where the magic happens.

If you’ve set goals before but felt they went nowhere, this process will change everything: Reflect. Refine. Rise. Do the work—and watch the results unfold.

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Want support bringing your goals to life? Join me for the June intake of the Simply Business Accelerator.

Across two 3-hour group coaching sessions, you’ll learn to:

• Define your personal “why” and core values
• Evaluate where you are and plan clear action steps
• Set aligned goals for both life and business
• Develop a 5-year vision with mission and values
• Prioritise your to-do list and work more efficiently
• Balance family time with work productivity
• Maximise your power hours, say no, and eliminate distractions

Training runs live via Zoom on Friday June 18 and 25, from 8:30am–11:30am.