S4, Ep 2: Inside-Out Career Change & Goal Planning to Close 2026 Strong!

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 4! In this episode, we're goal-planning for a strong close to 2026. I also explain what I mean by Inside-Out Career Change - a holistic approach that flips the script on traditional career change, prioritising who you are and how you want to live over external titles and success markers. I touch on how goal setting activates your brain’s salience network to keep your priorities top-of-mind and walk you through an 11-question mini goal-planning session. Episode Themes & Highlights The September Reset Energy: Why September feels like a bonus new year (plus personal updates on The Artist's Way, celebrating 5 years alcohol-free and stepping back from social media). Inside-Out Career Change Explained: Flipping the traditional career change narrative. The Neuroscience of Goals: How setting SMART goals activates your brain's salience network (inspired by Dr. James Doty’s Mind Magic). Mini Goal Planning Session: 11 Questions to help you define your primary non-negotiable target for 31st December 2026 (and how to get there). The 11 Goal-Planning Prompts Grab a notebook, download your free Rewrite Goal Planner and reflect on these questions from the episode: More: What do you want more of in your career right now? Less: What do you want less of? The Destination: Where do you want to be by 31st December 2026? Primary Focus: What is your single most important goal for the next 3 months? The Why: Why is this goal deeply important to you? Success Criteria: How will you know you’ve achieved it? Obstacles: What potential barriers or derailers could get in the way? Mitigation: How will you plan for and navigate those obstacles? Support: Who or what resources do you need to support you? Milestones: What action steps will you take this week, in 2 weeks, in a month? Celebration: How will you celebrate when you achieve this goal? Resources Referenced: DOWNLOAD: Free Rewrite Goal Planner Template (https://rewrite.myflodesk.com/goalplanner) LISTEN: Season 4, Episode 1 – The September Reset and Reimagining Your Career (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s4-ep-1-the-september-reset-and-reimagining-your-career/id1538589146?i=1000787130059) JOIN: The Rewriters Community Membership (https://www.rewriterewrite.com/becomeamember) BOOK RECOMMENDATION: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron (https://juliacameronlive.com/) BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything by Dr. James Doty (https://www.jamesrdotymd.com/mindmagic) PODCAST RECOMMENDATION: No Country For Old Women (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-country-for-old-women/id1882453166) Get Involved & Get In Touch This podcast is designed to be a career coach and community in your pocket. Here's how to get involved and participate in future episodes: Submit to the Rewrite Clinic: Have a specific, personal career challenge you need to address? Email [email protected] with pod rewrite clinic in the subject line (Submissions can be anonymised upon request). Suggest a Deep Dive: Want a broader career topic or obstacle covered on the show? Email [email protected] with pod deep dive in the subject line. Next Episode: Mark your calendar for Tuesday, 29th September for our first audio Monthly Accountability Session and a breakdown of different accountability styles. Become a Member: Want to work with Monique and the community directly? Join other highly empathetic ambitious professional women designing their lives on their terms at their own pace here: https://www.rewriterewrite.com/becomeamember. Join monthly and cancel anytime or join annually and immediately access your 4 free 1:1 coaching interventions with Monique. Get in touch with Monique Shaw: Email: [email protected] Book a free consult: https://www.rewriterewrite.com/book Web: www.rewriterewrite.com LinkedIn: Monique Shaw https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquelshaw/ The Rewriters is written, produced and presented by Monique Shaw. Original music by DJ Cinnamon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.