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: 01. **More:** What do you want more of in your career right now? 02. **Less:** What do you want less of? 03. **The Destination:** Where do you want to be by 31st December 2026? 04. **Primary Focus:** What is your single most important goal for the next 3 months? 05. **The Why:** Why is this goal deeply important to you? 06. **Success Criteria:** How will you know you’ve achieved it? 07. **Obstacles:** What potential barriers or derailers could get in the way? 08. **Mitigation:** How will you plan for and navigate those obstacles? 09. **Support:** Who or what resources do you need to support you? 10. **Milestones:** What action steps will you take this week, in 2 weeks, in a month? 11. **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 **hello@rewriterewrite.com** 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 **hello@rewriterewrite.com** 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: [hello@rewriterewrite.com](mailto:hello@rewriterewrite.com) - 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.