️Episode 093 – Set Your Yearly Independent Consulting Goals (Part 2 of Planning for Independent Business Success series)

Welcome to part 2 of the 5-step strategy to plan for independent business success in the next 12 months.in this series, I walk you through an effective process you can use to plan for the best year you’ve ever had in your independent consulting business. 
 
Last week, we took a deep dive into step one, assessing the past year of your business to create a clear baseline for your consulting business. 
 
By conducting this assessment, you will have a good understanding of 

• what went well that you want to repeat, 
• what went great that you want to amplify, and 
• what might not have gone well that you want to adjust or remove from your business

 This week, we’re diving into part 2, goal setting. 
 
Tune in as I share how to set goals for your business, for you as an owner, and 5 things you want to avoid as you’re setting goals, specifically for an independent consulting business.
 
Key points in this episode:

• [01:20] Check out part #1 of this 5 part series: EP. 092 Year End Assessment for Independent Consultants (Part 1 of Planning for Independent Business Success Series)
• [03:21] Download the Yearly Planning Process Workbook For Independent Consultants 
• [03:49] Click here to book your free 20-minute IC Planning Review Call 
• [05:09] Today’s agenda (A deep dive into step #2: Goal Setting)
• [06:26] Setting your 360-degree goal
• [10:32] Ways to think about your goal as a business owner
• [14:15]  A great way to check your goal
• [16:57] 5 goal saboteurs and what to do about them
  • Goal Avoidance
  • Goal Posing
  • Goal Fixing
  • Goal Shame
  • Goal Neglect
• [43:09] Episode recap
• [43:55] Two ways to put this into action
  • Grab the Yearly Planning Process Workbook For Independent Consultants at melisaliberman.com/plan 
  • Book a 2023 IC Planning Review Call at www.ICGoals.review 

 
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE —

• Click here to download the Yearly Planning Process Workbook For Independent Consultants
• Book your free 20-minute 2023 IC Planning Review Call ICGoals.review
• The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller
• I invite you to book a Strategy Consultation call with me. On this call, we’ll dive into your business, get clear on your goals and challenges and determine an action plan for you so that you can create the business impact, income, and flexibility that you desire. To book yours, click here.

 
FOR MORE RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT —

1. Discuss working with me as your coach – Click here to schedule your consultation
2. Watch my YouTube Podcast Channel 
3. LinkedIn 
4. Website 

 
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