Happy New Year! For me, the start of a new year is about applying a strategy to my goals to ensure I have a clear path to what I want to achieve professionally. Even when plans change, putting a plan in progress is the first step in succeeding.

You haven’t got to where you are today without being focused, strategic and persistent. Well, 2018 is the year for you to see even greater rewards for the hard work you have put in.

Here are 3 steps to put your plan into action:

Step 1: Know the top four things you want to achieve personally and the top four things you want to achieve professionally. Write a list.

Step 2: Identify what experts you need to assist you in this process. Whether it’s a professional, a colleague, a mentor or a friend, work out how you can surround yourself with people to help you with your learning curve and reach your goals.

Step 3: Make it happen! Everything is just a plan until you take action. Whether it’s a small step like making a phone call to connect with someone or a large step, like applying for a new role, everything adds up and puts you on the path you’re meant to be on.

Don’t be intimidated or overwhelmed. Reach out to professionals who can provide honest feedback and expert insight and help you get to where you’re meant to be.

Find out how we have helped so many and book in for a no-obligation 10-minute consult. Make 2018 the year you achieve even more than you anticipated. YOU can make this happen.

THE ASCENSION GROUP

The Ascension Group works with top companies across the APEC region to help female talent step into leadership roles. While having women as leaders is widely linked to better organisational performance, they face multiple challenges getting to that level. For many of them, their missing ‘X-factor’ is not their IQ or EQ, but rather their PQ^®, their presence quotient^®. With a focus on Executive Presence, our Group supports gifted, driven women to transcend these barriers for greater influence using a unique all-in-one approach. It combines an internal process (exploring leadership traits and behaviours for professional growth) with the external (improving image, brand and style). Our services enable companies to attract, retain and develop women who deserve success while championing gender diversity for greater results. The Ascension Group was founded by Melissa Lewis.