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Episode 45:Â The End of the Year RitualÂ
December 16, 2025
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What if you could end this year with clarity instead of chaos?
In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite end-of-year ritual—a simple but powerful reflection process that transforms lessons learned into actionable guidelines for the year ahead. Whether you're flying solo or leading a team, this framework will help you identify what truly matters and plan for the wins that will energize you most.
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Imagine ending this year feeling proud of what you've accomplished and energized about what's ahead—instead of collapsing into the holidays, wondering where the time went. That's exactly what this end-of-year reflection ritual delivers.
I'm walking you through the exact process my team and I use to transform a year's worth of experiences into powerful, actionable guidelines that actually stick. You'll learn how to identify meaningful patterns from your wins and disappointments, distill them into memorable "advice-to-self" statements, and plan for the big wins that truly matter without overwhelming yourself with an impossible goal list.
This isn't your typical "what went well" exercise. This is deep, strategic work that helps you show up better, work smarter, and lead with greater clarity. Whether you're doing this solo or with your team, you'll walk away with a roadmap for making next year your best yet.
"Lessons are good, but guidelines are actionable. A guideline is a short, pithy, positive, advice-to-self type statement. Think fortune cookie wisdom that really works."
Welcome to Episode 45:Â The End of the Year Ritual
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About your Host
Claire Laughlin, MA, Organizational Development Consultant
Hi! I'm Claire Laughlin, and I love helping leaders like you create workplaces where people truly thrive.
For over two decades, I've been rolling up my sleeves alongside teams and organizations, using hands-on methods that actually work (because let's face it - theory only gets you so far!).Â
I specialize in teaching leaders how to engage their teams, helping managers become more effective facilitators, and showing people how to work better together.
I'm also a master facilitator for the Six Types of Working Genius® - a fantastic tool that helps you understand and leverage your natural talents.
When I'm not helping leaders like you build happy, high-energy workplaces, I'm enjoying a hike in the forest with my dog Fiona, spending time with my family or curled up with a great book.
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