Secrets of the Career Game

68. Career Goals That Stick: How to Crush 2025 with Clarity with Kristin Brabant

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Dec 30, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Kristin Brabant, a business and executive coach, shares her journey from teaching to empowering ambitious women to earn more while working less. She discusses how to define 2025 career goals that align with your 'zone of genius' and challenges the traditional career ladder concept, advocating for lateral moves that better utilize your strengths. Kristin also provides insights on setting boundaries with difficult bosses and emphasizes the importance of building a diverse professional network. Get ready to rethink success!
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ANECDOTE

From Teaching Path To Coaching Business

  • Kristin quit her master's in education after realizing teaching drained her and she had no plan B.
  • She explored what lit her up, interviewed professionals, then moved into nonprofit management and eventually launched an executive coaching business.
ADVICE

Build Goals Around Your Genius

  • Define your zone of genius by listing the top three skills where you produce extraordinary results with ease.
  • Choose 3–5 focused goals mixing income, rest/personal satisfaction, and 1–2 game-changing projects to build career momentum.
ADVICE

Protect Deep Work And Track Progress

  • Have regular accountability and check-ins so you celebrate progress and course-correct toward your top goals.
  • Block deep work time for game-changing projects and corral shallow work into set blocks or delegate it.
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