3 critical questions for February

It's hard to make time to review at the end of the year - we all get overrun finishing projects and tidying up the goals we set for 2011. The holidays have been and gone and hopefully you have been able to relax 100% and let work go.

Now is the best time to refocus and ensure 2012 is a forceful and enjoyable year. 

Here are three questions to add some sparks to February. You really should be able to answer yes to all three:

1) Do I have a crystal clear understanding of my core values for my life and for my leadership?

2) Do I have a broad map of intentions for this year and beyond?

3) What needs to change for me to feel this year is enjoyable and impactful?

One of the most important things I do is take the time to get ready for the year. It means I can relax more and step forward in the right direction. Using a professional leadership mentor or coach to sharpen your focus and crystalise your thinking can be an excellent way to re-launch your self in to 2012 and make the most of the opportunities and the intentions that you set.

Loretta Brown is NZCMC Principal Leadership Coach and can be contacted at Loretta@coachingmentoring.co.nz

About The Author(s)

Loretta Brown

B.A., MSW (Hons)
NZCMC Director & Lead Coach

A leadership expert and executive coach, Loretta Brown specialises in the development of wisdom and leadership. In thousands of hours of conversation with executives in all sectors, Loretta knows individual, team and organisational leadership challenges inside out.

The desire to "change the world" meant an early career in community development, social work and social change. Over the past twenty years Loretta has been developing leaders in one to one coaching engagements, as well as within executive leadership programmes.  As Corporate Programme Director at the New Zealand Leadership Institute, University of Auckland, Business School, Loretta has led long-term leadership development programmes with companies such as Westpac and Vector.