Personal Development and Success Goals for 2026 (for you and your leaders)

In this episode of the Leadership Development Network UK podcast, hosts Anwen Bottois, Donna Ward-Higgs, and Rich Watts delve into the critical topic of goal setting and values in leadership. The conversation begins with an introduction to the podcast's purpose, which is to provide insights and reflections following their live sessions. Anwen emphasises the importance of personal goal setting for leaders and HR professionals, who often prioritise others over themselves. The discussion transitions into the significance of values, inspired by Brené Brown's work, and how they can guide behaviour and decision-making. The hosts share personal experiences and insights on how values can evolve over time, especially in response to life changes and professional transitions.

As the conversation unfolds, the hosts explore practical frameworks for goal setting, including a 'reality check' model that encourages self-reflection and accountability. They highlight the importance of language in leadership development, advocating for accessible and relatable communication.

Overall, the episode serves as a rich resource for leaders seeking to align their personal values with their professional goals, fostering a culture of growth and accountability.

Find the Brené Brown work referred to here:

Takeaways

"We wanted to make sure that as L&D leadership HR professionals, we're often putting everybody else before ourselves."

"Using these models is a prompt for action, a prompt for thinking, a prompt for some self-reflection."

"Language creates reality. If we don't have the words for something, we find it really difficult to navigate."

"Goals don't happen in isolation; they happen with others."

"Changes to your goals and your values happen over time."