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I’m Trading SMART Goal Setting for a More Dynamic Engine
Most of us have been taught that goals must be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. It works for project management — but let’s be real: it’s flat. SMART gives you clarity, but it doesn’t give you energy. It feels very clinical with boxes to tick but no sparks to ignite. While scrolling (yes you…
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The money is in the clarity, not the complexity
It’s easy, we’ve been told: Except real life doesn’t work that way. Most goal-setting models are built, as if for machines, not people, with the following assumptions: But here’s the reality: Setting and achieving goals is not ever clean, because the transformation required, to adopt new behaviours, influence mindset, and maintain focus despite distraction, is…
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How long will it take?
Time governs all things business. If there is something to be done within a business, time is usually one of the main decision making criteria. We can’t afford to waste time. We want it done yesterday, and done well. When asked how long something will take we immediately feel pressure building. We told the client…
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Stay true to the voice within
What are the questions you ask yourself as you pursue or are in the process of building and growing your business? Are you wondering whether what you’re doing will make you rich? What are the choices you make regarding your marketing and promotions? Is it based on how many potential likes you’ll get? Are you…
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How many clients does your expertise-based service business need?
Many answering this might say “a lot!” We need a lot of clients for our expertise based service business. Getting clients is often viewed as a goal in and of itself. We need to get more clients. But more in the context of goal achievement is not very specific. To arrive at a number we…
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Vision is never given the seriousness it deserves
The Bible tells us that without a vision people perish. When it comes to goals of any kind, we are asked to create a compelling vision before we set our goals, yet in many cases, we don’t put in the necessary effort – perhaps because we look at it as something simple. I want a…
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How do you apply what you know in service of work that brings you joy?
Early programming has us all running a race which, when you are able to cover enough runway and look behind you, you wonder if any of it made sense? I remember telling my goddaughter that she shouldn’t stress out too much when picking O’Level subjects. Now the stress of choosing starts as early as S.E.A!…
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Are you after a series of practical results or a list of unrealized dreams?
Setting goals generates excitement. But goals can also generate a lot of anxiety. Although most goal setting programs teach that you should put an end date on your goal – that is when you think you will achieve that goal – we really have no control of this outcome. The date is there to motivate…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
When the stakes are high, DON’T MOVE without CLARITY
You don’t need to move faster.
You need to reduce unnecessary risk.
When your decision affects income, reputation, or stability,
pause with structure before you act.
Giselle Hudson | Business Diagnostic Specialist | Clarity before high-stakes decisions 