719: Q1 is Over- 3 Steps to Regain Focus and Crush the Rest of the Year - Ask Denis

As the first quarter closes, are you sprinting into Q2—or stumbling? In this timely freestyle episode of Leadership Is Changing, Denis urges us to “pause with purpose” and lean into the transformative power of the 3 Rs: Reflect, Reset, and Relaunch. Through personal anecdotes and leadership coaching insights, Denis shares a refreshingly simple framework that helps high performers regroup and reclaim their momentum. Whether Q1 was a triumph or a trial, this episode gives you the tools and mindset to take deliberate, consistent action toward success.

If you're ready to clear mental clutter, reassess your habits, and design your next chapter with intention, this episode is your call to action.

Slow Down to Go Faster

The year is flying—time to take a moment to breathe and recalibrate
Introduces the core idea: pausing with purpose is not a setback but a setup for acceleration
Momentum or misstep, your Q1 outcome doesn’t dictate the rest of your year
Make room for strategic thinking before jumping into the next quarter

Pen, Paper, and the Power of Sketchbooks

Use a blank sketchbook to get thoughts out of your head and onto paper
Handwriting—not typing—creates stronger cognitive connections
Writing frees up mental bandwidth and sharpens focus
Clarity comes from deliberate, messy, honest self-expression

Reflect: The First R

Ask yourself: What went well? What could I have done differently? What will I do going forward?
Reflection reveals hidden growth opportunities and exposes outdated habits
Success leaves clues—your Q1 experience is full of them
Bob Proctor’s legacy: Paradigms shape outcomes; paradigms are built from habits

Reset: Energize Through Aligned Goals

Reevaluate goals that feel heavy—replace them with ones that energize you
Revise or refresh goals to fit your current momentum and focus
Identify new habits that will power your next stage
Reminder: “If your habits don’t change, it won’t be a new year—just another year”

Relaunch: Act Boldly, Not Perfectly