Before You Set Goals for 2026, Start with this.

January is a natural moment of intention.

The first chapter of 2026 is being written, and it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect and set professional goals not rushed or anxious, but in a way that truly suits your career, leadership role, or business.

Reality Before Goals

Before writing down objectives or defining KPIs, it’s essential to understand your current reality.

Take stock of your career or leadership phase and ask yourself:

  1. Are you exploring new opportunities, deepening your impact in your current role or considering a pivot?

  2. What are your key strengths, achievements and experiences that you can leverage now?

  3. How do your environment, responsibilities, and professional network support your growth?

  4. What trends or changes in your industry or market could influence your next steps?

Clarity is the foundation. It helps you define goals that are realistic, meaningful, and aligned with both your personal and professional priorities.

From Clarity, to Action

Once you have a clear picture of where you are, you can turn insight into actionable goals. This is where professional growth becomes consistent and measurable.

Clear goals allow you to focus your energy, make decisions aligned with your priorities, and take steps that truly move you forward, whether it’s aiming for a promotion, strengthening leadership presence or finding more purpose in your work.

Clarity doesn’t eliminate effort, but it ensures that your effort is intentional.

Set Your Professional Goals with Clarity

To make goal-setting even easier, I’ve created a practical workbook designed to guide your reflection and help you translate it into action. It helps you:

  • Clarify your professional direction for 2026

  • Align goals with your values and priorities

  • Turn intention into clear, actionable steps

Starting the year with clarity and intentional action sets the tone for the rest of 2026.

Pause, reflect, and ask yourself: What do you want this year to represent for your career? What concrete steps can you take to get there?

If you’d like the workbook, drop us an email at: info@limpidview.com and I’ll send it to you

Love, Iliana Tzanaki

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