Most goal-setting starts with targets, milestones, and action plans.

But what if the quality of your goals depends less on what you want to achieve, and more on the foundation you're building from?

In this interactive workshop, Marcia Owen, leadership coach and change consultant, introduces a different way to think about professional growth. Rather than focusing solely on productivity frameworks and SMART goals, she explores how purpose, personal values, wellbeing, and self-awareness create more meaningful and sustainable success. Through practical exercises and reflection, the session helps independent professionals build goals that are aligned with who they are - not just what they want to accomplish.

What you'll take away from the session:

• Why meaningful goals begin with self-awareness, values, and purpose—not just action plans

• How to identify your unique strengths and personal brand as an independent professional

• The difference between chasing external validation and building sustainable career growth

• Practical ways to align your goals with your wellbeing, relationships, and long-term priorities

• Why adaptability and openness often create better opportunities than rigid planning

• A practical framework to reflect, prioritise, and set more intentional goals

If you're looking to move beyond ticking off goals and instead create a career that's purposeful, resilient, and sustainable, this workshop offers a fresh perspective to help you start the year with clarity.