Hello !

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January is almost over (already, 😱). As the year starts, I love to take the time to reflect and improve how I manage my energy and focus. The more I progress on my entrepreneur journey + working mum, the more this work becomes critical to my happiness and success.

Here, I want to share the tips I have built as habits over the years and show you how you can use them.

What's new for me? : After 2 weeks off, the past weeks have been quite busy with starting a new team business coaching post a Hackathon (to ensure something happens 😉) and training the open innovation program managers for the Swiss national innovation office (Innosuisse).

Get comfortable for your 5 minutes of sparks to hack.

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✨ Spark

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✏ Stopping the hamster wheel?

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What I want to avoid the most today is being in the hamster wheel like the one below (does it sound familiar?)

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I must admit I left a corporate job to get more control over my energy, time, and purpose.

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✏ Focus your intention

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If you get the right intention in what you do daily, with a clear focus, your chances to get where you want are higher.

In moments of challenging decision-making,
As I organize my weekly agenda,
When I coach my clients,

A quick look at my right wrist anchors me.

I wear it on my wrist to ensure my intention is always visible.

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This ritual has been a part of my journey for many years.

This year, I choose STARR (I'll explain how in the Hack section below)

S : systems: I want to continue my team coaching certification ORSC (organization and relationship system coaching) and keep the mindset of system vs goal (I did a newsletter about that here)

T : tenacity : as I start to coach many different organization (as corporate clients, I worked with Biogen, MSD, Pfizer, Roche Idorsia but also many universities..), I need to be better prepared to face cultures that are not open to innovation (😰)

A : AI and Access&pricing : my 2 deep areas of expertise fields.I intend to write more about it, and get more projects there.

Recurring revenue: I continue my journey to develop and sell digital products. The online academy, as part of our 3 months coaching program, is the most mature example; I also have an agile in healthcare self-paced training .

R: Relax (yes a 2nd R) : as a good reminder to trust myself and have fun a the journey.

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✏ Cretae and protect white spaces

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Like a painter's blank canvas, a "white space" is an empty space in our agenda, in our brain, in our body.

I would at least once an afternoon per month, have no meetings, no pressure, and no goals. And I will instead read, sketch, reflect (and go to the sauna - this is my secret 😉 in winter).

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You must plan your white space moment and protect them (this is not easy !! 😅).

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✨ Hack

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Here are 3 tips to help you have your compass and remain aligned.

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✏ Anti Spend time on” list

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Before defining your year's intention, ideally, you did a retrospective from last year. I also find it critical to list what I DON'T want. Do your “Anti-To-Spend time on” list: a list of values, to-do's and projects you DON'T want.

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I love doing this exercise: this is so fun 😆, and will help you succeed.

Designing my “anti-values” as in my mantra "No bling bling, no blah-blah, no bullshit" on my LinkedIn description helps me hire the right freelancers for my company.

Designing my “anti-to-do” makes me realize that certain activities drain my energy. So now I focus on my zone of genius and have a team of freelancers who care for the rest.

Designing my “anti-projects” makes me think about my actual core business, my positioning, the margin, and the benefit of my company to be more focused. If one project is on this list I will refer to someone from my network.

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✏ Find your word: step 1 - Brainstorming Your Yearly Intentions

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You will start a creative process!

Get the right atmosphere. I love to go outside with the question I put below; of course, you can also do that on your sofa with a piece of nice music ;).

Leverage stimulus: here are questions for you:

• How do I want to feel this year?
• What experiences do I crave?
• What changes – internal and external – do I want to make?
• What can make my life more ‘delicious’?
• What impact do I want to have on others?

Remember, it’s about discovering what resonates with you, not what makes sense for others.

Don’t just stick to words; try sketching and using metaphors or pictures.

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✏ Find your word: step 2 - reduce to one word

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Once you’ve explored your intentions, it’s time to distill them into a single, powerful word. This word should encapsulate your aspirations and serve you as a compass throughout the year.

Here’s how to find it:

List keywords: Reflect on the brainstorming session and list words that capture the essence of your thoughts.

Play with synonyms and languages: If you’re multilingual, leverage that! Switching between languages can spark new ideas.

Use acronyms: Create a word from the initials of several words that matter to you. For example, STARR

Remember, it’s personal: Your word doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else. It’s your private guide.

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✏ Find your word: step 3 - integrate into your life

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The real magic happens when you integrate it into your life. Here’s how:

Create a physical reminder: A bracelet (like I do), a word in front of your desk, the welcome message on your computer.

Choose a mantra or your word as a password (This is the most powerful tip for me) : Use it as a daily mindset booster. For a long time, I had a password: " You always have a choice". Imagine each time you need to unlock your computer, you repeat for yourself your intention!

Reflect regularly: Set aside time regularly to contemplate how you’ve embodied your intention.

Share your journey: Consider telling close friends or family about your word. They can offer support and reflection _ Like I am doing here ❤️.

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Remember :

👉 So now your turn to set your intention. Ir would be amazing if you share it with me !

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Hit reply to let me know if you liked this edition or if you tried these tips. I respond to every person who writes to me!

See you in two weeks. Keep the spark alive, and be intentional :)