Iterate, iterate, iterate… Purpose + Measures + Obstacles + Values

If you’ve been following the last few videos you hopefully are building a bit of the foundations for your journey as a change maker and also starting to uncover the key opportunities and challenges you see in having the most impact. At this stage its really important to iterate, iterate, and iterate again! Especially go back to your values and tune those in the context of the firmer view of purpose, measures, and obstacles you have. Leverage the Coach App and then please consider signing up for a session with me.

From this you’re getting to:

- your current purpose and what you want to change

- how you’ll know success when it comes through measuring a few KPIs

- the key obstacles you’ll have to overcome which will inform your plans and risks

- and critically you’ll have fine tuned your value set and considered how you’ll use those values as guardrails in your work

Try this prompt in the app:

Applying an iterative approach to clarify your purpose, define measures, identify obstacles, and align with your values is akin to continuously polishing a diamond – a process of refinement that unveils brilliance over time.

Clarify Your Purpose: Begin with a draft of your purpose, capturing your passions and aspirations. Allow yourself the freedom to reshape it as you gain experiences and insights. Engage in reflection, seeking feedback from mentors or peers to deepen your self-understanding and fine-tune your purpose. This cycle of review and adjustment will help ensure that your purpose remains relevant and motivational.

Define Measures: Establish clear markers that resonate with your objectives. Start by crafting simple, realistic metrics that reflect progress. Regularly review these measures, allowing them to evolve as you gain better insights into what truly influences your success. This will help you remain responsive to both successes and areas requiring improvement.

Identify Obstacles: In your journey, hurdles are inevitable, much like the unexpected weather on a voyage. Conduct honest assessments to identify what's slowing you down. Reflect on these challenges and consider them as opportunities for growth and learning. Engage in brainstorming sessions with your team to explore fresh solutions and new perspectives.

Align With Your Values: Values act as your guiding compass amidst change. Regularly reconnect with your core beliefs to ensure that your actions reflect them. In moments of decision-making, pause to consider how each choice aligns with your values. This ensures that your path remains true to what matters most to you, creating a cohesive framework for authentic leadership.

By approaching each component with an iterative mindset – plan, act, review, and adjust – you create a dynamic framework that allows for continuous growth and alignment. This fluidity is the heartbeat that sustains relevance and effectiveness in pursuing your vision.