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Oct 2024
36m 9s

Ep 278 | Staying on Track with Big Goals...

Sami Bedell-Mulhern
About this episode

Having big goals for your organization is crucial, but actually executing on them and staying motivated can be a real challenge. In this episode, we chat with Colleen Biggs, a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist, about her proven strategies for setting achievable goals, keeping your team engaged, and celebrating wins along the way. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, small business owner, or just someone who wants to level up in 2025, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring insights to help you make your big dreams a reality.

What you'll learn:

→ The importance of goal-setting and why it's like a game of darts
→ How to break down long-term goals into manageable milestones
→ Strategies for keeping your team motivated and engaged
→ The power of visualization and creating a vision board
→ Tips for enjoying the journey and not just focusing on the end result

Want to skip ahead? Here are key takeaways:

[06:00] If there was no goal, there would be no meaning to the work. Goals help you stay motivated and on track to doing more good in this world.
[07:45] Break down big goals into more maneagble chunks. Colleen shares how she broke down her long-term Taekwondo goal into smaller, more manageable milestones. “ I never once focused honestly on the getting the black belt, until the black belt was visible in the space.”
[27:07] Ensure everyone knows their role to play in reaching the goals. Colleen provides insights on engaging and motivating teams to work towards shared goals.
[33:57] Goals are important, and having the goal is just as important as the journey. Colleen shares a personal story about running a half-marathon and the importance of enjoying the experience, not just the end result. Celebrate milestones and make the process enjoyable to avoid burnout.

Resources
Take the Leap podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-the-leap/id1503359524

Colleen Biggs
Business Coach for Women

Colleen Biggs is a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist with over 22 years of experience in launching over 365 businesses. She has a passion for empowering entrepreneurs to make MONEY. With a background in franchising, including her time with The Little Gym and now franchising Phoenix Drone Pros, she enjoys guiding small business owners to expand their influence, generate more revenue, and achieve financial abundance. As a visionary leader and business coach, Colleen is also dedicated to helping women build thriving connections. Through her transformative coaching program and local Empower & Elevate conferences, she empowers women to unleash their profit potential by building their net worth directly through their networks.

Learn more: https://colleenbiggs.net/

Connect with Colleen here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colleen.s.biggs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-biggs/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleenbiggs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeapwithColleen
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colleenjanebiggs

Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-click
Learn more about The First Click: https://thefirstclick.net
Schedule a Digital Marketing Therapy Session: https://thefirstclick.net/officehours

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