The end of the year presents an opportunity to pause for reflection and celebrate the last twelve months – what we’ve achieved, the challenges we’ve faced, how we’ve grown, and what we’ve learnt – before looking ahead to what we want to accomplish in the coming year.
In the past I’ve always made space for reflection but haven’t been intentional about celebration. Every year, in the days between Christmas and New Year when I feel most calm, I write down my goals for the year ahead drawing on my reflections from the past year and keep these with me in my daily journal.
This year I am making space to celebrate my 2023. Every New Year’s Eve we go for Dim Sum in Chinatown and amidst the festivities with family and friends and the vibrant colours of the food and decorations, I’m going to make time to celebrate all that has been this year in my coaching journey.
A YEAR OF GROWTH
2023 has been a year of growth for me, investing in the foundations of my professional coaching practice. The key achievements have been:
✅ Completing my International Coach Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential, meeting the high education, experience, competency and ethical standards that shape the profession
✅ Building my coaching practice, experience, and skills, and investing in my continued professional development in areas such as Neuroscience, Trauma, and Business Development
✅ Engaging with a range of clients from diverse backgrounds, building my testimonials and networks across organisations
✅ Developing my professional communities and connections with peers, mentors, and supervisors, providing an invaluable support and learning system
✅ Creating regular content to describe my coaching style and offer, on topics such as Love + Work, Habits, Leadership, Comfort Zone, Metaphors, Identity, and Focus
LESSONS FOR THE JOURNEY
The highs and lows of this year have offered some invaluable learning. The key lessons that I will take forward into 2024 are:
💡 Don’t let the days drift by waiting for the moment to be right – start what you can, when you can, build momentum, and be courageous in creating the work, connections, and impact you want
💡 Life is about connections and conversations – engaging with people on a human level is a daily gift and blessing
💡 This is just the start of the rest of my life’s work and I am committed to learning and developing, day by day – there is finite time and work to be done to achieve my mission
💡 2024 is a year of opportunity for me – I will honour my work in 2023 by being more courageous, consistent, and authentic
I would like to thank my clients, coaching community, supporters, and networks for your time, energy, and encouragement throughout the year 🙏🏻
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and New Year🎄✨
How will you celebrate your 2023?
