I’m curious – Which is harder: clearly articulating what you want, or simply knowing what it is in the first place?
Let’s face it: The fact is, both can be challenging.
That’s a big part of why I make a vision board every January. It helps me see, in concrete terms, the future I want to create.
My board is a collection of words, phrases, and pictures. Sometimes, I already have the ideas and feelings in my mind, but the pictures bring them to life—literally and figuratively.
Other times, I find quotes or phrases that perfectly capture thoughts I can’t quite articulate on my own.
It’s a way to turn abstract dreams into something tangible and inspiring.
This year, my 2025 board features a number of quotes that inspire and ground me, from Tim Cook’s confident foresight:
“I’ve known for years we would get here. I didn’t know when, but I knew that we would arrive here”
to Jimmy Carter’s wisdom:
“Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent.”
There are also single words like “family” and “grateful,” phrases like “travel beyond your wildest dreams” and “everyone should be welcome at the table.”
The images range from eagles and rocket ships to beaches and runners—some deeply symbolic, others more straightforward.
Together, they all paint a picture of the life I want and the path by which I aspire to achieve it.
But what’s most gratifying isn’t just creating a vision board; it’s the joy in knowing that I have a clear, exciting vision that I can share with anyone.
Seeing it before me gives me clarity and purpose. Of course, the future will always hold surprises, and plans will need to evolve, but having a defined direction—and the willingness to adapt—keeps me grounded.
This clarity is often the hardest part of finding happiness: figuring out what you truly want and how to make it happen. It’s a challenge I hear often, especially from leaders considering their next career move.
For executives in transition, the questions can feel overwhelming:
- Do you want to keep doing what you’ve always done?
- Or are you ready for something new?
- How can you reignite your passion and find something that aligns with your purpose?
- Do you even know what your passion or purpose is anymore?
- If you do, how do you find that perfect opportunity?
- And then how do you stand out in a ridiculously crowded market to show them that it was made for YOU?
These are just some of the challenges we address in my Quantum Leap: Executive Transition Coaching program.
It’s designed to guide leaders toward roles that don’t just pay the bills but ignite their passions and fulfill their purpose.
If you’re tired of feeling stuck, are ready to create a vision that excites you and discover a clear path to get there, learn more at quantumleap-coaching.com or just send me a message.
Starting the year with a fresh vision isn’t just symbolic for me—it’s transformative and restorative. It reminds me that I need clarity around:
- my ultimate destination
- my plan to get there
- And how to describe them to others to both join and propel me along the journey.
So, what’s your vision for 2025? What goals have you set (hopefully in the past tense, as we discussed last week) , and how do you plan to make them a reality?
Wishing you a year of clarity of thought, word and purpose.
