Oct 19, 20193 min read

Unlock Success: 5 Empowering Goal-Setting Strategies for Female Founders

Updated: Jul 24

“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” - Pablo Picasso.

Female Founder at work — According to a recent survey, over 80% of small business owners do not actively monitor their business goals

According to a recent survey, over 80% of small business owners do not actively monitor their business goals, while 77% have yet to realize their vision for their company.

Welp!

Here's the thing...

Lack of defined goals and a structured tracking mechanism can pose challenges for numerous small business proprietors in maintaining focus. Establishing objectives, no matter how modest, is essential for attaining clarity, facilitating the establishment of connections between your current position and desired future outcomes.

5 Essential Tips to Kickstart Your Journey

Here's 5 tips to get you started:

1. What’s your Dream?

Begin by directing your attention towards the goals you aspire to achieve. These aspirations represent your dreams - the realm where you have the opportunity to envision the grandest version of your career, your business, and your overall life.

Refrain from imposing limitations on yourself. Keep in mind that realism is not a requirement at this stage, so silence those discouraging voices and strive for excellence.

2. Brainstorm!!!

Once you've documented your aspirations, confidently dive into the brainstorming process. This will unlock a wealth of innovative ideas to elevate the value of your product or service.

Whether you opt for mapping, listing, or a brain dump, the specific method is of secondary importance. The key goal is to capture a multitude of ideas.

This exercise is instrumental in recognizing your current strengths and talents, while also highlighting areas for potential growth or delegation.

When the vision is clear, strategy is easy-Anon.

3. Start looking at your options

Take all the information you've gathered in the first 2 steps and confidently start making sense of them by creating mental “boxes” to sort them out.

An effective approach is to rank your ideas using descriptors to gain perspective, including your desired outcomes, the commitment required in terms of time, finance, manpower, and enhanced learning, as well as the financial outlay.

Remember, your method is secondary - it's all about your process. As you develop categories, expect some natural overlap - this will provide a more defined vision of your objectives and how to reach them.

You'll start noticing emerging themes that will help you pinpoint your key goals confidently.

Videographer with a client — You'll start noticing emerging themes that will help you pinpoint your key goals confidently.

4. Create the PLAN!

During the "sorting process," rest assured that one or two major ideas will undoubtedly surface. Although they may still be in a preliminary stage, they'll guide you in honing in on the crucial aspects of your product offering or service delivery.

If this isn't happening, don't hesitate to revisit the initial stages - always remember, nothing is set in stone!!! Additionally, consider employing SMART Goal setting - ensuring your objectives are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Resource-based, and Timely/Time-bound.

By now, you must define the specific actions you'll need to take to achieve your goal From here it becomes crucial to understand the “why” behind each goal and its importance to YOU!

Consider how achieving each goal will make you feel.

Where focus goes, energy flows-Tony Robbins.

5. Focus on TODAY!!!

Goal-setting is a manageable task - just like the old joke about how to eat an elephant... one bite at a time!

By breaking down your goal into smaller, digestible pieces, you can make steady progress and gain the momentum and confidence needed to achieve your ultimate outcome. This approach ensures that you stay focused on each step without losing sight of the "Big Picture," ultimately leading you to successful and purposeful advancement towards your destination.