Today Veronica and Jillian talk about conducting year-end reviews, emphasizing the importance of analyzing, improving, and letting go of things to make space for new opportunities.
They share tips on using frameworks and developing a regular cadence for reviews. Veronica mentions breaking down plans into smaller pieces while Jillian emphasizes the need to identify key performance indicators (KPIs). Their approaches to strategy implementation influence how they approach the review process.
Veronica Guguian discusses the importance of reviewing what worked and what didn't work in a business strategy. She emphasizes the need to focus on both positive and negative aspects for growth.
Jillian Vorce shares her perspective, highlighting the value of constructive criticism and looking at accomplishments rather than unmet goals.
They discuss their personal experiences with reinventing their businesses and taking a step back to evaluate their desires and directions for the future.
They emphasize the importance of reviewing the year, analyzing, improving, and making space for new things.
Veronica encourages taking into account external factors when reviewing performance, such as economic and social environments. Both speakers reflect on their year in review and share insights about their current positions in business transformation.
Jillian Vorce discusses her accomplishments and experiences in the past year. She landed her first Dutch client and onboarded two new team members from the Netherlands. Jillian had over 125 meetings, reconnecting with old contacts and building new relationships. She also earned a certificate from MIT in sustainability for industry. Jillian launched a podcast with over 160 downloads and relaunched her business website. She published more blogs and social media posts than ever before, focusing on quantifiable results. Veronica Guguian reflects on their achievements as well, including launching Spin Ideas France and a Chrome extension for LinkedIn networking. Both emphasize the importance of celebrating successes and documenting them to understand growth opportunities.
Veronica Guguian and Jillian Vorce discuss the importance of trusting your instincts and building relationships. They also highlight the benefits of volunteering to gain new experiences and connections, particularly when transitioning careers or moving to a new location.
Both Veronica and Jillian reflect on what they have learned about themselves throughout the year, with Veronica emphasizing the need to check in with oneself and align actions with personal desires. They conclude by expressing gratitude for their conversation and wish listeners a happy New Year.
People & Resources Mentioned in This Episode
About Veronica Guguian
- Website: https://spinideas.nl/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-guguian
About Jillian Vorce
- Website: https://thejilliangroup.com/better
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianvorce
Credits
- Music Composed by BeeLa Music
- Voiceover by Amanda Balagur
