Episode 200

200. Flip It and Reverse It: Simplify Your Goal-Setting Strategy with Amanda McKinney

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I'm joined by Amanda McKinney, a goal-setting expert who's here to flip everything you know about setting and reaching your goals. Amanda takes us through her journey to mastering effective goal setting, starting with the importance of capacity planning. She dives deep into why understanding your capacity is crucial for setting goals that actually work and how not doing so often leads to goal failure. But it doesn’t stop at failure—Amanda’s all about finding what works for you.

We reflect on past experiences and how discovering your purpose is tied to not only what you've achieved but what you've learned along the way. Amanda shares her refreshing perspective on the value of goal setting. She highlights how changing your mindset around goals can lead to big breakthroughs. And here’s a gem: Amanda believes in a simple, actionable approach to goal-setting, one that flips the usual process on its head.

Throughout the conversation, we talk about tracking wins, celebrating successes (big or small), and how to navigate that tricky transition phase when you're shifting between goals. Setting realistic goals is key, and Amanda explains how subtracting time from your days and weeks—yes, subtracting—can make all the difference. Planning for routine and seasonality, the mental load of unfinished tasks, and how empowering your team with capacity conversations can boost your leadership game are all part of the mix too. So, if you’re ready to embrace a new way of thinking about goals, this episode is packed with insights to help you, your team, and your business thrive!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[2:20] Amanda's Journey to Effective Goal-Setting

[4:30] The Importance of Capacity Planning

[5:45] Understanding Goal Failure

[9:05] Reflecting on Past Experiences

[12:30] Flipping the Goal-Setting Process

[18:00] Tracking and Celebrating Wins

[22:45] Navigating the Transition Phase

[24:10] Setting Realistic Goals and Subtracting Full Days and Hours

[27:30] Planning for Routine and Seasonality

[30:10] The Mental Load of Unfinished Goals

[36:00] Empowering Your Team with Capacity Conversations