Self-Coaching: The Year in Review (Part 1)

As the year winds down, it's easy to stay in delivery mode and miss the insights. So for the next few weeks, you're invited to step into the role of your own executive coach — a short reset to end the year with clarity and start the next with purpose. This first part of our self-coaching series looks back at the year that was.

What self-coaching looks like

This isn't about reviewing your to-do list. It's about reflecting on the patterns, choices and moments that mattered. Grab a coffee and ten quiet minutes, and write honestly rather than neatly.

Questions for your year in review

• If you gave this year a working title based on where you've ended up, what would it be — and what does that tell you?

• What feedback, formal or informal, landed this year, and what's its message for you?

• What moments defined your leadership — the successes that lifted you, the stretches that grew you, the patterns that challenged you?

Capturing what matters is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your own leadership growth.

Frequently asked questions

What is self-coaching?

Taking on the role of your own coach — using structured, honest reflection to draw out insight, clarity and direction, rather than relying only on an external coach.

How do you self-coach a year in review?

Set aside quiet time and reflect on the patterns, feedback and defining moments of the year — writing for honesty, not polish.