Reflecting on My First Year Leading a Women’s Goal-Getting Group

As 2024 draws to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what has truly been one of the most rewarding professional experiences of my life—launching and leading my first women’s goal-getting group. Back in December 2023, when this idea came to life, I was fueled by the observation that many of my one-on-one coaching clients thrived when they worked on their personal and professional goals in collaboration with others. The concept of a goal group seemed like a great space to foster accountability and mutual support. The past 12 months have validated that belief in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

Nine incredible women joined this inaugural group and together we created something magical. Each month, we met virtually for 90 minutes, diving deep into our goals, challenges, and triumphs. Outside of these meetings, our WhatsApp group chat became an active space where connections flourished. Weekly "Monday Morning Motivations" set the tone, while members shared their wins—big and small—alongside challenges that the group tackled together. Witnessing the mutual encouragement, shared strategies, and genuine celebration of one another’s progress was truly inspiring.

Goal Accomplishments
Looking back on the year, the accomplishments of the group members are amazing. These women set ambitious goals across nearly every area of life and followed through with determination, creativity, and hard work. Here are some of the highlights:

• Professional & Intellectual Growth: Members applied for and started new jobs, left salaried positions to pursue entrepreneurial ventures, earned certifications, took personal and professional development courses, delivered speaking engagements, and were featured on podcasts. They also wrote articles and blogs, read more books, began writing a book, started writing a doctoral dissertation, joined networking and mastermind groups, updated resumes, started small business plans, mapped out marketing plans, exceeded sales goals, joined mentorship programs at work, and made time to network over lunches with colleagues. 
• Financial Progress: From creating personal budgets to increasing savings and 401(k) contributions, the group made strides in achieving financial stability and growth. Members also opened new savings accounts and made consistent efforts to save more money.
• Health & Wellness: Members embraced daily walks, at home workouts, exercise classes, regular visits to the gym, and even working with a personal trainer—progressing toward their fitness goals. They also made mental health a priority by journaling, establishing morning and evening routines, getting adequate sleep, and dedicating time for relaxation and self-care.
• Personal & Relational Growth: Members set clearer boundaries, reconnected with old friends, committed to family and couples time, and made new connections. They also strengthened their community engagement and joined groups that aligned with their personal values.
• Home & Living Environment: Organizing and enhancing their living spaces became a focus, with members tackling home and decluttering projects, purchasing a new home, and preparing to move closer to family and friends. 
• Recreation & Relaxation: Members prioritized joy and self-care by going on girls’ trips, taking weekend getaways, enjoying spa days, and carving out days just for themselves. They also made time for hobbies like baking and painting classes.
• Spirituality: Many members deepened their spiritual practices, whether through more frequent visits to places of worship or spending time in nature to reflect and connect.

Helpful Tools
To support these incredible achievements, I started each of our 90-minute monthly meetings with a lesson focused on various goal achievement resources and tools. Some of the tools that resonated most with the group included:

• Time Blocking: Many group members embraced time blocking to manage their schedules more intentionally. By assigning specific time slots in their calendars to goal-related tasks, they found it easier to create balance, stay productive, and reduce stress.
• Morning & Evening Routines: Establishing morning routines was beneficial for many group members. Practices like waking up at a consistent time, exercising, dedicating time to passion projects, or engaging in intellectual growth set a positive tone for the day. Evening routines, such as practicing gratitude, preparing for the next day, enjoying family time, or adopting a calming bedtime ritual, further supported their success.
• The RESCRIPT Goal Planner: I was so grateful that my 365-day planner became a guiding resource for several members. It provided strategies to tackle goals across all areas of life and helped cultivate productivity habits that fostered success. By incorporating the planner into their journeys, members found inspiration and structure for their goal-setting efforts.

Community & Shared Accountability
This year taught me that the magic of a goal-getting group lies not only in the tools or strategies, but in the connections formed and the accountability shared. It was truly a privilege to witness these women lifting each other up and empowering one another. Leading this group has also deepened my appreciation for the power of community, reaffirming that when people come together with a shared purpose and mutual support, incredible things happen. 

Gratitude
My deepest gratitude to the women who trusted me to guide them through this journey. Your determination and the ways you supported one another this year were inspiring. Here’s to continuing your journey of growth, achievement, and connection in the year ahead!

Women’s Goal Getting Group 2025
This experience has left me even more excited for what the 2025 group will accomplish.  Come and join us!