What if the missing piece in your business isn’t another plan, but the feeling that drives it? In this milestone solo episode, Finola Howard shares the 20-year journey behind the Joyful Annual Planner — and the deeper belief that changed everything. This isn’t just about planning. It’s about why you plan. It’s about what happens when joy stops being an afterthought and becomes the very foundation of your business strategy. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay connected to your purpose while actually hitting your goals, this episode will show you. By the end, you’ll see that the only way to build a business worth having is to follow the joy that makes you brave enough to do it your way. 🎧 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The true purpose of planning (and why most people get it wrong) How to connect long-term vision with day-to-day action Why clarity comes from connection, not more information The belief shift that will change how you see your business How joy fuels the courage to finally build what you were meant to create 🌟 TRANSFORMATION: You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of what your business can be — not a to-do list, but a living expression of your purpose. You’ll feel clearer, more courageous, and ready to plan from a place of joy, not pressure. Because joy isn’t the opposite of bravery — it’s the source of it. 🕰️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – The Joyful Heart of Business Strategy How Finola connects story, strategy, and soul to build authentic, resonant businesses. 02:15 – From 1999 to Now: The Vision That Wouldn’t Let Go A 20-year journey from the Get Strategic, Get Results system to the Joyful Annual Planner. 05:40 – Why Fragmented Thinking Kills Momentum The hidden danger of “niching down” too far — and how to see your whole business clearly. 08:45 – Clarity Comes from Connection, Not More Information Discover how connecting the dots creates exponential growth and peace of mind. 10:03 – A Vision 20 Years in the Making How a conversation with OnePageCRM founder Michael Fitzgerald sparked the launch of Finola’s dream project. 11:46 – The Power of Deadlines and the Domino Belief How a single deadline and a simple framework turned vision into reality. 14:20 – From Courage to Joy: The Shift That Changed Everything How Finola’s anchor word evolved from courage to joy — and how it redefined success. 19:48 – Becoming the Woman Brave Enough to Build It What it means to embody your next stage — and why your old dreams never die. 20:37 – A Question That Changes Everything What would you create if you planned from joy, not pressure? 🧭 LINKS AND RESOURCES 🪶 Use the Joyful Annual Planner (Free Tool) — Plan from joy, not pressure: https://annualplan.joyfulplanner.com/  💌 Join The Joyful Million Playbook — Finola’s private newsletter documenting her journey to build a million-euro business, joyfully. 🎧 Related Episode: Ep #126 – Michael Fitzgerald on Vision-Led Growth