In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis speaks directly to ambitious L&D professionals about why clarity, not goals, is the most important thing to focus on right now if you want to grow into leadership. If you’re already busy, stretched, and delivering, this episode explains why adding more goals can create noise rather than progress, and how clarity helps you make better decisions, prioritise intentionally, and move forward with confidence.
Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.
00:49 Why setting goals without clarity can stall your growth
02:51 The difference between being busy and moving in the right direction
03:30 An example from my career that shows the importance of clarity
05:31 A simple exercise to identify your true leadership focus for now
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