As we prepare to step into 2026, I wanted to offer something more meaningful than predictions or tactics — a strategic blueprint for building impact and influence in a year that will demand more clarity, not more noise.
In this episode, I share what I believe 2026 is really asking of purpose-driven leaders and entrepreneurs. Content will continue to accelerate. AI will make visibility easier than ever. But trust — real trust — will become the most valuable currency.
This conversation is about how impact and influence work together — and why you can't sustain one without the other.
I walk you through the three core levers that will shape the brands that thrive in 2026:
Identity & Category of One clarity — knowing who you are, who you serve, and what you stand for
High-trust visibility — communicating your thinking, not chasing attention
Strategic connection — building community, collaboration, and relationships that compound over time
We also explore why 2026 is not a reinvention year, but a realignment year. This is the time to refine what already works, release what no longer fits, and lead with conviction instead of performance.
I share the three questions I believe every leader should answer before the year begins — questions that simplify decision-making, sharpen focus, and anchor strategy in clarity rather than chaos.
This episode is not about doing more.
It's about doing what matters.
And doing it with intention.
If you're looking to build a brand that earns trust, creates real impact, and leads with purpose in 2026, this conversation is your starting point.
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