Professional Goal Setting with Lauren Stefaniak

27/09/2022 40 min Episodio 80
Professional Goal Setting with Lauren Stefaniak

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SummarySetting goals for yourself is one thing, but making a plan to achieve those goals is another thing entirely. Like many things in life, this is a skill that needs to be developed and Lauren Stefanik of Victoria’s Secret has some excellent advice for you on actionable things you can do to gain momentum toward your goals, and not miss out on the journey itself.Key TakeawaysIt’s easy to set a goal like “achieve my dream job of the world’s foremost expert in Giraffe husbandry” but how do you break that down into smaller steps?Define the scope of your goal based on your starting pointShort-term: 0-6 monthsNear-term: 6 months-2 yearsLong-term: 2-5 yearsAdvise against goals that are realistically >5 years out – too many variables (internal, external) that turn these into chasing unicornsDetermine if & how this new goal fits into the roadmap of your total goalsAim for