314 | How December Shapes a Resilient New Year with Paul Zelizer
This week on the pod is our monthly solo episode with Paul Zelizer. Paul is one of the first business coaches to specialize in working with social entrepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast. He's also has a busy coaching/consulting practice where he works with impact organizations and does executive coaching with leaders.
This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consulting Services.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
5 Powerful Social Entrepreneur Resiliency Strategies for the New Year Transcript
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Key Topics & Bullet Points
Primary Topic 1: Reflecting and Learning
Importance of reflection during the introspective time of December
Acknowledging challenges and successes of the past year
Noticing areas for improvement and places to lean into in the upcoming year
Using intuition and inner awareness in the reflection process
Primary Topic 2: Setting Clear Goals and Priorities
Simplifying the goal-setting process
Ensuring goals align with mission and values
Making goals specific and actionable
Using time blocking and completion dates to create an action plan
Primary Topic 3: Developing a Robust Action Plan
Importance of making goals actionable
Using time blocking and scheduling to work towards goals
Reverse engineering to meet timeframes and deadlines
Focusing on specific tasks and actions to achieve goals
Primary Topic 4: Fostering Strategic Partnerships
Leveraging values-aligned partnerships for amplifying reach and diversifying offerings
Finding partners with resources, time, treasure, or talent to contribute
Developing win-win solutions through collaboration
Benefits of strategic partnerships in creating innovative solutions
Primary Topic 5: Investing in Self-Care and Team Well-Being
Recognizing the importance of self-care and team well-being
Prioritizing communication, work-life balance, and boosting morale
Considering physical and emotional well-being
Extending care to team members, whether full-time or contract-based
Conclusion: Embracing December's Potential for a Resilient New Year
Harnessing the energy of December for intentional planning
Nurturing positive change and embodying a vision for a better world
Reminder of the opportunity to set the stage for resiliency and positive impact
