Sorry I’ve been a bit quiet in here. I’ve been away on a 1:1 retreat with a client, mapping out her strategy for 2026, and it reminded me why I love doing this work in beautiful environments.
Coffee appearing at the table while we’re deep in conversation about the next stage of her business.
A slow lunch where ideas actually have room to land, instead of being squeezed in between calls and emails.
Cake in the afternoon, purely because we felt like it.
Champagne delivered at 4pm while we looked at the bigger vision.
A roaring fire in the background the whole time, creating that kind of quiet you just don’t get at home or in the office.
It’s incredible how different your mind works when you step out of your usual environment. The clarity hits in a way it just doesn’t when you’re rushing. Decisions make sense. Things click. You can actually feel the excitement for the year ahead rather than forcing it.
I'm off to Tenerife for a week in the new year with another lovely client to map out 2026 for their businesses and can't wait for the sunshine.
I love the motivation and excitement that gets re-ignited on the back of these goal setting sessions. It's so contagious.
It got me thinking about planning in general. Some people don’t go near their goals until January. Others start feeling into them around now. Some don't do it at all.
What about you, do you wait for January or do you start mapping things out earlier?