In this episode, you’ll discover why traditional goal-setting strategies like SMART goals may have failed you in the past and learn how to set H.A.R.D. goals tailored to your strengths. This strengths-based approach ensures success by aligning goals with your talents and vision.

"You have what you need to achieve any goal you set for yourself already inside of you."

What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between SMART and H.A.R.D. goals.
• How to use the Strengths Wheel to lean into your talents while recognizing potential pitfalls.
• Why aligning your goals with your heartfelt "why" increases your chances of success.
• Steps to create actionable, meaningful goals that resonate with your mission.

How to use H.A.R.D. Goals Framework:
A concept from Mark Murphy's book Hard Goals : The Secret to Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

• Heartfelt: Connect deeply with your “why.”
• Animated: Bring your vision to life through drawings or visualizations.
• Required: Understand what’s at stake if you don’t take action.
• Difficult: Push yourself slightly beyond your comfort zone for growth.

Practical Tools Shared :

• How to use the Strengths Wheel to map out your goals.
• Steps to "dial up" or "dial down" your CliftonStrengths® themes to support your progress.
• Questions to uncover your most heartfelt, aligned goals.

Action Steps to Take:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the conversation in the Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge Facebook Group for support and feedback.
• Download the Discover Your Calling Academy Workbook for free and filled with tools, journal prompts and more!

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• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
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Act fast—this offer expires on Nov. 30, 2024.

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Have you ever thought about how to make both a meaningful impact and a sustainable income through your work? In this sixth waypoint of the Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we’re diving deep into validating your career or business idea. This episode provides four key tests to help ensure your next steps align with your natural strengths and can generate income, all while positively impacting others.

Key Quote: "Impact and income don’t have to be at odds. You can create a purpose-driven life that sustains you financially and fulfills you personally."

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• Four Validation Tests: Criteria to evaluate your idea based on alignment with strengths, income potential, market need, and personal excitement.
• Eight Reasons People Spend Money: Insights into why people make purchasing decisions, from health to convenience to personal development.
• The Importance of “Campfire Excitement”: How to know if your passion is strong enough to carry you through challenges.
• Personal Story of Transformation: How talking about CliftonStrengths around a campfire led to a life-changing career shift.
• Action Steps for Validation: Practical ways to start testing your idea through conversations, volunteering, and small, manageable projects to gauge interest and feasibility.

Mindset Moment: As you explore these new possibilities, "Fearful Fred" might show up to discourage you. This episode covers tips to quiet that inner critic and stay on course.

Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the private Discover Your Calling Facebook Community for support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching. Join here.
• Download the Discover Your Calling Academy Workbook for free. It’s filled with exercises and worksheets to help you with the Skillset and Energy Audit. Get your workbook here.

Special VIP Offer:

Ready to dig even deeper? I'm offering an exclusive VIP Coaching Experience, which includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
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This offer will only be available until Waypoint 8, so don’t wait! Secure your spot here

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Have you ever wondered what problem you're uniquely meant to solve in the world? In this fifth waypoint of my Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we're diving into finding your purpose-driven problem. I'll guide you through a process to identify the issues that tug at your heart and connect with your life experiences and talents, helping you uncover the unique contribution you're meant to make.

Key Quote: "Mark Twain once said, the two most important days in our life are the day we were born and the day you find out why."

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• The Four Sources of Purpose-Driven Problems: Understanding whether your calling stems from personal experience, helping others with a solved problem, process improvement, or longstanding concerns
• Five Essential Questions: Deep-dive questions to help identify what moves you to action
• Emotional Connection: Why finding the "why that makes you cry" is crucial for sustainable motivation
• Strength Alignment: How to ensure your purpose aligns with your natural talents and abilities
• Unique Approach: Understanding how your solution can be different even if others are working on similar problems
• Personal Story: How losing my mother at 58 inspired my mission to help people create meaningful work lives instead of waiting for retirement

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Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the private Discover Your Calling Facebook Community for support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching. Join here.
• Download the Discover Your Calling Academy Workbook for free. It’s filled with exercises and worksheets to help you with the Skillset and Energy Audit. Get your workbook here.

Special VIP Offer:

Ready to dig even deeper? I'm offering an exclusive VIP Coaching Experience, which includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
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(Limited VIP spots available—secure yours today!)

Don't wait to discover the problem you're meant to solve! Share your journey and connect with others in our Facebook community who are also uncoverin

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Have you ever felt like your career isn’t fully aligned with what matters most to you? In this fourth waypoint of my Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we’re diving into core values and non-negotiables. I’ll walk you through exercises to help you uncover your values, revisit childhood dreams, and define what you’re no longer willing to compromise on. These insights will be the foundation for building a meaningful, fulfilling career and life.

Key Quote:

"Your values are like the corner pieces of a puzzle—without them, it’s hard to see the full picture of your calling."

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• Core Values and Non-Negotiables: Why identifying your core values and non-negotiables is essential for a life aligned with purpose.
• The Puzzle Analogy: How values are the foundational pieces that help you frame the rest of your life’s puzzle.
• Discovering True Passions and Childhood Dreams: How revisiting what you loved as a child can give clues to your calling.
• Introspective Reflection: Tips on sitting with your thoughts, journaling, and the importance of personal time in this process.
• Story of Integrity: A personal story about when my core values were compromised and how it led me to a major career decision.
• Exploring Different Areas of Life: Identifying non-negotiables across work, finances, relationships, home environment, and spirituality.

Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the private Discover Your Calling Facebook Community for support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching. Join here.
• Download the Discover Your Calling Academy Workbook for free. It’s filled with exercises and worksheets to help you with the Skillset and Energy Audit. Get your workbook here.

Special VIP Offer:

Ready to dig even deeper? I'm offering an exclusive VIP Coaching Experience, which includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
  Sign up here.

(Limited VIP spots available—secure yours today!)

Reflect on your core values and non-negotiables and share your insights with our community. Join us in the Facebook group to connect with others on this journey and gain further support!

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Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

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Have you ever felt like you’re going from one job to another without finding the career that truly lights you up? In this third waypoint of my Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we’re diving into the Skillset and Energy Audit—the process of evaluating the skills you have versus the ones that energize you. I'll walk you through how to assess your current skills and determine which ones truly align with your calling.

"Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. Your true calling lies in the work that energizes you, not drains you."

Key Points/Topics Covered:

1. What is a Skillset and Energy Audit? How it helps you identify which skills to keep and which to let go.
2. The Importance of Alignment: Why aligning your skills with your calling leads to long-term satisfaction and fulfillment.
3. Flow vs. Drain: How to assess which activities leave you energized versus those that leave you feeling depleted.
4. The Brain Dump Method: A practical exercise to help you organize and assess your skills.
5. Friends Know Best: Why asking your friends for insight on your natural skills can be a game-changer.
6. The Energy Audit: How to track your energy levels when performing different tasks to get clarity on your ideal career.

Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the private Discover Your Calling Facebook Community for support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching. Join here.
• Download the Discover Your Calling Academy Workbook for free. It’s filled with exercises and worksheets to help you with the Skillset and Energy Audit. Get your workbook here.

Special VIP Offer:

Ready to dig even deeper? I'm offering an exclusive VIP Coaching Experience, which includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
  Sign up here.

(Limited VIP spots available—secure yours today!)

Magic Mind Special Offer:
Do you want to test out the powerful ingredients of Magic Mind for yourself? It's a great way to get a natural boost without the sugar in many energy drinks.

www.magicmind.com/dyc Use code DYC20 to get 20% off!

Support the show

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Website - www.sherimiterco.com
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Let's be friends on Social Media - @SheriMiter

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Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

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Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads in your career, unsure of where to go next? In this second phase of my Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, we’re diving into Visioneering—the process of turning your dreams into reality. I'll show you how to envision your ideal life and career, and why it's essential to set a general direction before taking the next step.

“Visioneering is your opportunity to design not just your next career or job, but your entire life.”

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• What is Visioneering? How it helps you turn ideas into tangible outcomes.
• Setting Your Course: Why it’s important to know the direction of your dream life before you start your journey.
• Handling Detours: How to stay focused when life throws obstacles in your way.
• Ready-to-Go Ruth vs. Fearful Fred: Overcoming the positive and negative voices that show up when stepping out of your comfort zone.
• Eight Vision Questions: Powerful prompts to help you map out your ideal life and career.

Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the private DYC Challenge Facebook Community for support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching. Join here.
• Download the Discovering Your Calling Academy Workbook for free. It’s packed with questions and exercises to guide you through the challenge. Get your workbook here.

Special VIP Offer:

Ready to take your journey even deeper? I'm offering a VIP Coaching Experience that includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions
• One group coaching session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
  Sign up here.
  (Limited VIP spots available—secure yours today!)

Support the show

Connect or work with Sheri:
Website - www.sherimiterco.com
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Let's be friends on Social Media - @SheriMiter

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To learn more about CliftonStrengths and Gallup - Click Here

Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

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"Knowing your natural talents is the game changer—it’s the first step toward discovering your calling."

Have you ever felt lost in your career and wondered if you’re heading in the right direction?

In this first phase of my Discovering Your Calling 8-Week Challenge, I’m diving into what I call the "Compass Rose"—navigating your strengths. I’ll show you how identifying your natural talents can become the foundation for uncovering your true calling and help you create a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• Start with Strengths: Why your strengths are the compass that will guide you whenever you feel stuck.
• CliftonStrengths Assessment: I’ll explain how the CliftonStrengths assessment can help you discover your unique talents.
• My Personal Journey: How discovering my strengths led to a major career shift and brought me greater joy and fulfillment.
• Five Clues to Talent: I’ll share simple ways you can recognize your strengths, even if you haven’t taken the assessment.
• The Four Strength Domains: I’ll walk you through the four key categories—Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Influencing, and Executing—and how knowing yours can help you thrive.

Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

• Tune in each week for new podcast episodes.
• Join the private DYC Challenge Facebook Community for added support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching. Join here.
• Download the Discovering Your Calling Academy Workbook for free. It’s packed with questions and exercises to guide you through the challenge. Get your workbook here.

Purchase the Strengths Top 5 Starter Kit for just $24.99

Special VIP Offer:

If you’re ready to take this journey deeper, I’m offering a VIP Coaching Experience that includes:

• A free CliftonStrengths 34 assessment (Reg. $59.99 )
• Two personalized 1:1 coaching sessions!
• One Group coaching Session
• Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!
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(Limited # of VIP spots available, so secure yours today!)

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Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.

Have you ever wondered, “What if this isn’t the right career path?” or “What if I’m missing my true calling?”

In this episode, I’m thrilled to share the details of my Discovering Your Calling (DYC) 8-Week Challenge, designed to help you align your natural talents, passions, and purpose with a career that truly lights you up. Whether you’re feeling burned out, bored, or ready for a fresh start, this episode is all about guiding you through the exact steps I used to transition to a life and career filled with joy and fulfillment.

Key Points/Topics Covered:

The 8 Waypoints you’ll explore during the challenge:

• Navigating Your Strengths: Turn your natural talents into superpowers.
• Visionary Your Life: Create a clear vision for your ideal life and career.
• Skill Set and Energy Flow: Align your skills with what energizes you.
• Values, Passions, and Dreams: Sync your work with what truly matters.
• Finding Your Purpose-Driven Problem: Identify the problem you're called to solve.
• Impact and Income: Ensure your career is fulfilling and financially sustainable.
• Strength-Based Goal Setting: Set goals aligned with your strengths and purpose.
• Creating Your Personal Calling Mind Map: Craft a personalized career roadmap.
• Bonus Week: Master your mindset to overcome fears and doubts.

Inspiring Quotes:

“You shouldn’t have to fit your life around your career—let’s create a career that fits your dream life.”

Reflective Questions:

1. Are you feeling stuck or burned out in your career?
2. What would your ideal career and life look like?
3. How can you use your strengths and passions to make an impact?

Special VIP Offer:

If you’re ready to take this journey to the next level, I’m offering a VIP Coaching Experience Upgrade. You’ll get:

A free CliftonStrengths assessment,

Two 1:1 coaching sessions with me,

Group coaching via Zoom,

Early access to my upcoming book—all for just $347!

Sign up here: DYC Challenge VIP Upgrade Coaching Experience

Join the Free 8-Week Challenge:

Tune in each week for the podcast episodes.

Join the private Facebook community for added support, pop-up trainings, and group coaching: DYC Challenge Facebook Group

Join me next week for Waypoint #1, where we’ll dive into navigating your strengths and uncover how you can use them to build the life and career of your dreams. Don’t miss out on this transformational journey!

Thanks for tuning in!

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Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

Gallup®, Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®, the 34 Clifton StrengthsFinder® theme names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc.