Goal setting can be immensely powerful in the workplace. An hour spent on determining and setting your goals could have a lasting career impact. Having goals for career will enable you to make valuable choices today, that will add real value in the future. Keep your key or transformational goals somewhere you can see them. I knew someone who struggling with maintaining a strategic rather than operational focus at work, kept a reminder on his keyboard.

This is an area where having a coach who can hold you accountable – if that is what you choose - is a great support. I often hear that people are too busy to do something or other. A wise perspective is to ask: ‘What are the consequences if this outcome is not achieved?” In fact, sometimes the most obvious questions can produce the best insights. Instead of asking ‘What should I do?’ try:’ What do I want?’