🚀 Want to Finish 2025 Strong AND Set Yourself Up for 2026? Here’s How.
As the year winds down, most of us reflect… but few actually capture it in a way that boosts our careers. Take 30 minutes this week for a “Career Year in Review”. Here’s how:
1️⃣ What Went Well?
• List 3–5 projects where you moved the needle (example: led X campaign that increased engagement by 32%).
• Include problems you solved or bottlenecks you eliminated. Don’t just list tasks.
2️⃣ Extract Lessons
• Identify one project that failed or stalled. Ask:“What would I do differently if I ran this again?”
• Note patterns: e.g., “I work best with weekly check-ins, not monthly”. This informs how to structure 2026 projects.
3️⃣ Set Actionable Goals
• Pick 1-2 measurable career goals.
• Example: Instead of “network more,” try“Schedule 5 informational chats with leaders in other departments by March.”
4️⃣ Book 15-Minute Year-End Chats
• Reach out to your boss, skip-level, or a colleague you vibed with this year.
• Keep it casual: “Hey, wanted to touch base before year-end. Do you have 15 mins?”
• Ask for feedback or their perspective on 2026 priorities.
• These chats = insider info + stronger relationships + potential promotion pipeline
5️⃣ Send a “Look What I Did” Email
• Make it easy for your boss to remember your wins: bullet points, key metrics, problems solved.
• This makes them your advocate when raises or promotions are on the line.
