{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f84579e69fe620b14900ce5/6aa18c2d647921ed60413942?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S4, Ep 2: Inside-Out Career Change & Goal Planning to Close 2026 Strong!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f84579e69fe620b14900ce5/1789030256654-15a7eee2-f181-4229-acc2-541bc64198e4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 4! In this episode, we're <strong>goal-planning for a strong close to 2026</strong>. I also explain what I mean by <strong>Inside-Out Career Change - </strong>a holistic approach that flips the script on traditional career change, prioritising who you are and how you want to live over external titles and success markers. I touch on how goal setting activates your brain’s <strong>salience network</strong> to keep your priorities top-of-mind and walk you through an 11-question mini goal-planning session.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Episode Themes &amp; Highlights</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>The September Reset Energy:</strong> Why September feels like a bonus new year (plus personal updates on <em>The Artist's Way</em>, celebrating 5 years alcohol-free and stepping back from social media).</li><li><strong>Inside-Out Career Change Explained:</strong> Flipping the traditional career change narrative.</li><li><strong>The Neuroscience of Goals:</strong> How setting SMART goals activates your brain's <em>salience network</em> (inspired by Dr. James Doty’s <em>Mind Magic</em>).</li><li><strong>Mini Goal Planning Session:</strong> 11 Questions to help you define your primary non-negotiable target for 31st December 2026 (and how to get there).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>The 11 Goal-Planning Prompts</u></strong></p><p>Grab a notebook, download your free <a href=\"https://rewrite.myflodesk.com/goalplanner\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rewrite Goal Planner</strong></a> and reflect on these questions from the episode:</p><p><br></p><ol><li><strong>More:</strong> What do you want more of in your career right now?</li><li><strong>Less:</strong> What do you want less of?</li><li><strong>The Destination:</strong> Where do you want to be by 31st December 2026?</li><li><strong>Primary Focus:</strong> What is your single most important goal for the next 3 months?</li><li><strong>The Why:</strong> Why is this goal deeply important to you?</li><li><strong>Success Criteria:</strong> How will you know you’ve achieved it?</li><li><strong>Obstacles:</strong> What potential barriers or derailers could get in the way?</li><li><strong>Mitigation:</strong> How will you plan for and navigate those obstacles?</li><li><strong>Support:</strong> Who or what resources do you need to support you?</li><li><strong>Milestones:</strong> What action steps will you take this week, in 2 weeks, in a month?</li><li><strong>Celebration:</strong> How will you celebrate when you achieve this goal?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Resources Referenced:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>DOWNLOAD: Free Rewrite Goal Planner Template</strong> <em>(</em><a href=\"https://rewrite.myflodesk.com/goalplanner\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://rewrite.myflodesk.com/goalplanner</a><em>)</em></li><li><strong>LISTEN: Season 4, Episode 1 – <em>The September Reset and Reimagining Your Career</em></strong> <em>(</em><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s4-ep-1-the-september-reset-and-reimagining-your-career/id1538589146?i=1000787130059\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s4-ep-1-the-september-reset-and-reimagining-your-career/id1538589146?i=1000787130059</em></a><em>)</em></li><li><strong>JOIN: The Rewriters Community Membership</strong> <em>(</em><a href=\"https://www.rewriterewrite.com/becomeamember\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://www.rewriterewrite.com/becomeamember</em></a><em>)</em></li><li><strong>BOOK RECOMMENDATION: <em>The Artist's Way</em> by Julia Cameron</strong> <em>(</em><a href=\"https://juliacameronlive.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://juliacameronlive.com/</em></a><em>)</em></li><li><strong>BOOK RECOMMENDATION: <em>Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything</em> by Dr. James Doty </strong><em>(</em><a href=\"https://www.jamesrdotymd.com/mindmagic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://www.jamesrdotymd.com/mindmagic</em></a><em>)</em></li><li><strong>PODCAST RECOMMENDATION: <em>No Country For Old Women </em></strong><em>(</em><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-country-for-old-women/id1882453166\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-country-for-old-women/id1882453166</em></a><em>)</em></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><u>Get Involved &amp; Get In Touch</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is designed to be a career coach and community in your pocket. Here's how to get involved and participate in future episodes:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Submit to the Rewrite Clinic:</strong> Have a specific, personal career challenge you need to address? Email <strong>hello@rewriterewrite.com</strong> with <strong>pod rewrite clinic</strong> in the subject line (Submissions can be anonymised upon request).</li><li><strong>Suggest a Deep Dive:</strong> Want a broader career topic or obstacle covered on the show? Email <strong>hello@rewriterewrite.com</strong> with <strong>pod deep dive</strong> in the subject line.</li><li><strong>Next Episode:</strong> Mark your calendar for <strong>Tuesday, 29th September</strong> for our first audio <strong>Monthly Accountability Session</strong> and a breakdown of different accountability styles.</li><li><strong>Become a Member: </strong>Want to work with Monique and the community directly? Join other highly empathetic ambitious professional women designing their lives on their terms at their own pace here: https://www.rewriterewrite.com/becomeamember. Join monthly and cancel anytime or join annually and immediately access your 4 free 1:1 coaching interventions with Monique.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Get in touch with Monique Shaw:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hello@rewriterewrite.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@rewriterewrite.com</a></li><li>Book a free consult: <a href=\"https://www.rewriterewrite.com/book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.rewriterewrite.com/book</a></li><li>Web: <a href=\"http://www.rewriterewrite.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.rewriterewrite.com</a></li><li>LinkedIn: Monique Shaw <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquelshaw/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquelshaw/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>The Rewriters </em>is written, produced and presented by Monique Shaw. Original music by DJ Cinnamon.</p>","author_name":"Monique Shaw"}