As one year closes and another begins, it’s easy to rush straight into goals, plans and pressure.
In this first solo episode of the year on The Joy Work Show, Diane invites you to pause, and make the one decision that quietly shapes everything else.
Before you plan your year, your business, or your next move, this episode asks a deeper question:
Who are you choosing to be as you build the next chapter?
Drawing on her own reflections from a year of growth, recalibration and leadership, Diane explores why so many plans fail, how self-trust underpins sustainable success, and why joy must be chosen at the start, not added as a reward later.
In this episode, you’ll explore:
why planning from pressure rarely works
the difference between goals and self-leadership
how identity shapes strategy
planning from alignment instead of expectation
a simple grounding exercise to guide your next 90 days
This is not a resolution episode.
It’s a leadership conversation, for anyone who wants to enter the new year with clarity, integrity and joy.
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Takeaways
Reflect on the past year to set meaningful intentions.
Self-leadership is crucial for effective planning and execution.
Plans built from pressure often lead to failure.
Identify who you want to become to guide your actions.
Joy should be a strategy, not a reward.
Goals should align with your evolving identity.
Set boundaries to protect your vision and well-being.
A 90-day plan can provide a grounded starting point.
Embrace the evolution of your goals and identity.
Celebrate small wins to maintain motivation and joy.