From Insight to Action: Building Your 2026 Career Plan
In this episode of the Work it Like a Mum Podcast, we’re sharing the eighth session from Smash 26, our two-day virtual event designed to help women start the year with confidence, clarity and momentum in their careers.
Featuring Claire Wood, Career Pivot Coach and Founder of Lightning Bolt Coaching.
Claire specialises in helping women, particularly mums, navigate career change with more clarity, confidence and alignment, creating careers that truly work for their lives.
What We Cover:
⭐ Turning career confusion into clarity and direction
⭐ Identifying your values, strengths and non-negotiables
⭐ The “Three Ps of Momentum” framework: Pause, Prioritise, Plan
⭐ Breaking big goals into small, achievable steps
⭐ Overcoming common blockers like confidence, time and fear
⭐ Creating a simple, realistic career plan for 2026
This session is all about helping you stop overthinking… and start moving forward.
Key Takeaways:
⭐ You don’t need a full plan, you just need the right first step
⭐ Clarity comes from reflection, not rushing into action
⭐ Your values are your compass, your strengths are your power
⭐ Small, consistent actions build real momentum
⭐ Confidence grows through action, not before it
⭐ Reframing “I can’t” to “I can’t yet” can completely shift your mindset
⭐ Progress > perfection – always
Why Listen:
If you’ve been feeling stuck in your career, overwhelmed by where to start, or inspired but unsure what to do next, this episode will help you bridge the gap between thinking and doing.
Show Links:
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