Part 2: How To Stop Self-Sabotage & Achieve Your Goals
Optimising Leader Brilliance · 2026-01-14 · 47 min
Episode notes
In this episode, I unpack the real reasons we self-sabotageand introduce the science-backed CLEAR framework - designed to counteract it and help you break through barriers to your biggest goals in 2026. Whether you’re setting personal milestones or leading a team, you’ll find actionableinsights to help you and your team shine brighter. This recording was longer than usual , because there’s lots of great content to share, so it’s delivered in two shorter episodes. Part 1️⃣ (last week): The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that even the most driven people make - and how to avoid them. Part 2️⃣ (this week): The CLEAR Framework for setting and achieving goals to elevate your work and life. What you’ll learn in Part 2️⃣: The 5-step CLEAR framework that top performers use to overcome self-sabotage and accelerate success. Practical, science-based strategies to boost energy, align actions, and stay motivated all year. How to set meaningful goals, build durable habits, and rise to the next level - at work and in life. Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth in 2026!
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