Now that the new year is here, many high achievers feel the pressure to set bigger goals, raise their standards, and push harder. But what if the way you pursue your goals matters just as much as the goals themselves?
In this episode of Corporate Therapy, Lucy Paulise explores how to set meaningful goals with compassion in mind — without lowering the bar or burning yourself out in the process. You’ll learn why traditional goal-setting often creates pressure instead of progress, how self-compassion actually sustains ambition, and why choosing fewer goals supported by clear systems leads to more consistent momentum.
Lucy shares a practical, compassionate approach to 2026 goal-setting, including why focusing on just one to three priorities — and designing systems around them — can help you stay engaged, adapt when things change, and keep going when motivation dips.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why internal pressure and perfectionism undermine motivation
What self-compassion really means (and what it doesn’t)
How to choose 1–3 meaningful goals without guilt
Why systems matter more than willpower
How to pursue ambition without burnout
🔗 Want to go deeper?
You’ll find links in the episode description to:
Lucy’s full articles on compassion and goal-setting
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2025/12/30/why-compassion-is-the-key-to-setting-better-goals-for-2026/
Book a one-on-one coaching session if you want personalized support
https://www.lucypaulise.com/
🎙 About the host:
Lucy Paulise is a career and executive coach, author of Timebox, and a Forbes contributor. Through Corporate Therapy, she helps high achievers create clarity, confidence, and sustainable success — without sacrificing wellbeing.
As always… this week, try it.
