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Ep 33: Why Your Goals Fail and How To Achieve Success: Neuroscience-Backed Strategies
Episode 3321st January 2025 • Today's Balanced Leader with Caroline Baird • Caroline Baird
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Hey there, it's Caroline, your friend and guide to balanced leadership. In this episode, we're diving into why most of us struggle with goal-setting and how to reframe it for lasting success.

If you've ever felt the frustration of New Year's resolutions slipping away, this episode is for you.

We'll explore the psychology behind why traditional goal setting sets us up for burnout and how to create small, frequent wins that keep your motivation high. Learn to shift your focus from external outcomes to internal alignment and embody the success you desire.

Whether it's tackling personal goals or aligning business KPIs with your values, we'll cover practical strategies to ensure you're making meaningful progress.

Ready to recalibrate your approach to goals? Let's dive in and create the balanced life you deserve.

03:18 The Psychology Behind Goal Setting

08:57 Internal vs External Factors

13:50 The Progress Principle and Micro Wins

15:04 Identity-Based Goals

17:40 Live Goal Setting Exercise

21:18 Aligning Business Goals with Values

28:35 Recap and Final Thoughts

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