37 min

037: Incredibly Effective Planning for the Modern CEO‪!‬ Right on Time Podcast

    • Entrepreneurship

Setting yourself up to live your best life in the new year isn’t something reserved for New Year’s Eve -- if you want the best chance of reaching your personal and professional goals after the ball drops, you need to start planning much earlier.
Think JULY. Well, for me it was July. ;) 
If that seems daunting, have no fear! -- I’m here to tell you about some specific resources that you can use to take your planning to its ultimate potential. I’d also like to share with you my own annual planning schedule: when I start, what I focus on, and how I implement in order to get the results that I want to see! Let’s go behind the scenes.
My secret? My planning process aligns with my company’s core values -- this way, I can achieve big impact while staying true to my vision. What kind of impact do you want to make in the new year?
 
In my latest podcast episode, you’ll discover:
How to take advantage of the natural ebbs and flows of your business in order to build in periods of review and reflection Two incredibly effective programs that will help you take your planning to the next level and reap amazing rewards all year long The powerful results you can achieve when you embrace core values both inside and outside of your company Listen below and get ready to plan for the best year of your life!
Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher!
 
Highlights:
01:50 [+1:20]  Why my new year planning starts in July, not December
03:30 [+1:20]  The Planathon: the ULTIMATE annual planning event for entrepreneurs!
03:50 [+1:20]  The Fresh Start Workbook
05:50 [+1:20]  Case study: Three Boudoir
07:30 [+1:20]  “Empowered women empower women, and we rise together”
11:07 [+1:20]  What does it mean to embrace your core values inside and outside the company -- and base your planning on it?
13:24 [+1:20]  Shift your thinking to IMPACT, instead of financials
16:50 [+1:20]  Do all of your core values align? How do they impact how people see your company?
21:24 [+1:20]  “To enable a vision, we have to align our values with our actions”
23:48 [+1:20]  Why approach investors if you don’t want an investment yet?
25:04 [+1:20]  Transform your team members into brand ambassadors!
28:25 [+1:20]  How to develop a well-rounded, versatile team
30:20 [+1:20]  Reporting metrics help ensure business excellence -- how often should you check them?
33:41 [+1:20]  “If we don’t define the goal and we don’t take action towards the goal, we will have no chance of reaching the goal … because results come to life when you get in action”
 
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
 
Mentioned in this episode:
The Planathon The Fresh Start Workbook How to Clone Yourself

Setting yourself up to live your best life in the new year isn’t something reserved for New Year’s Eve -- if you want the best chance of reaching your personal and professional goals after the ball drops, you need to start planning much earlier.
Think JULY. Well, for me it was July. ;) 
If that seems daunting, have no fear! -- I’m here to tell you about some specific resources that you can use to take your planning to its ultimate potential. I’d also like to share with you my own annual planning schedule: when I start, what I focus on, and how I implement in order to get the results that I want to see! Let’s go behind the scenes.
My secret? My planning process aligns with my company’s core values -- this way, I can achieve big impact while staying true to my vision. What kind of impact do you want to make in the new year?
 
In my latest podcast episode, you’ll discover:
How to take advantage of the natural ebbs and flows of your business in order to build in periods of review and reflection Two incredibly effective programs that will help you take your planning to the next level and reap amazing rewards all year long The powerful results you can achieve when you embrace core values both inside and outside of your company Listen below and get ready to plan for the best year of your life!
Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher!
 
Highlights:
01:50 [+1:20]  Why my new year planning starts in July, not December
03:30 [+1:20]  The Planathon: the ULTIMATE annual planning event for entrepreneurs!
03:50 [+1:20]  The Fresh Start Workbook
05:50 [+1:20]  Case study: Three Boudoir
07:30 [+1:20]  “Empowered women empower women, and we rise together”
11:07 [+1:20]  What does it mean to embrace your core values inside and outside the company -- and base your planning on it?
13:24 [+1:20]  Shift your thinking to IMPACT, instead of financials
16:50 [+1:20]  Do all of your core values align? How do they impact how people see your company?
21:24 [+1:20]  “To enable a vision, we have to align our values with our actions”
23:48 [+1:20]  Why approach investors if you don’t want an investment yet?
25:04 [+1:20]  Transform your team members into brand ambassadors!
28:25 [+1:20]  How to develop a well-rounded, versatile team
30:20 [+1:20]  Reporting metrics help ensure business excellence -- how often should you check them?
33:41 [+1:20]  “If we don’t define the goal and we don’t take action towards the goal, we will have no chance of reaching the goal … because results come to life when you get in action”
 
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
 
Mentioned in this episode:
The Planathon The Fresh Start Workbook How to Clone Yourself

37 min