Is this the year you amp up your career, elevate your visibility, and/or start that side hustle? This week, we talked about Professional Goals with Author and Ambassador of Light, Mr. Jollytologist”® Allen Klein; Website Designer, Graphics Designer & Radio Host Marcia Macomber; and Master Professional Career Coach Christy Watz on #GoalChatLive.
Allen, Marcia, and Christy shared tips related to their specialties – speaking, branding/websites, and career changes, plus offered motivation and inspiration for setting professional goals, and more.
Our Guests’ Professional Goals for 2023
- Allen: Write a story a week
- Marcia: Increase revenue by 15%
- Christy: Do more speaking
Professional Goals #GoalChatLive
Goals from Our Guests
- Marcia: Put a huge piece of paper on the wall. Start with one column for the things you do really well, another for the things that inspire you, and keep adding columns. As you accomplish these goals, check them off. Look at the list for motivation
- Christy: Take time for reflection: Are you happy where you are at in your career? Is this where you want to be? Also, find your resume and update it, so if you are ready if you need to make a career change
- Allen: Hang around with people who are doing what you want to do
Final Thoughts
- Christy: Don’t be afraid to reach out to a career coach .. or really to anyone who has the answers and/or assistance you need
- Marcia: Go easy on yourself. And don’t forget to ask the silly questions
- Allen: Keep it light
Links
- Learn more about Allen Klein, his books – including The AWE Factor, and catch his TEDx Talk on Intention
- Check out Marcia Macomber and Christy Watz
- Learn more about the AATH Humor Conference, NSA, and Toastmasters
- Connect with Allen Klein, Marcia Macomber, and Christy Watz on LinkedIn
- Watch Deb’s TEDx on The Magic of Your Motto
- Go on Deb’s Virtual Vision Board Scavenger Hunt
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Deb’s Goal Strategy for Event Attendees
- Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group
What are your professional goals for 2023? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
Next week, we are talking about Personal Goals with guests Lisa Sakai, Jen Santos, and Bri Seeley. Join us on Monday, January 16, at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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