You’ve made it halfway through the year — now what?
Too many independent consultants either stay the course out of habit or abandon their goals altogether. In this episode, Melisa walks you through a five-step framework to recalibrate and intentionally design a second half that actually aligns with what you want, not just what you committed to back in January.
This isn’t just another planning session. It’s a reset opportunity: to reassess what’s working, reimagine what’s possible, and realign your goals and mindset so you don’t end the year in burnout or disappointment.
Melisa shares real client examples, powerful reflection questions, and practical tools to help you create a second-half plan that’s strategic, motivating, and sustainable.
Timestamps for Key Moments:
[05:00] How to assess your business with precision using 5 core systems and why most consultants guess instead of measure
[10:00] Why reimagining your path (not just your goal) is the key to motivation and sustainability
[15:00] How to set second-half goals that stretch you and align with your bigger vision
[20:00] The importance of operationalizing your plan so business-owner time doesn’t get pushed aside
[25:00] How to align your mindset with your vision and think like the business owner who already hit the goal
Tune in to Episode 226 for a grounded, actionable framework to help you finish the year with clarity, confidence, and control.
Related Resources
- Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-226/
- Read Chapters 4&5 in Melisa’s book, Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXJBGVB
- Related Podcast Episode: Episode 200 - What's Possible for your Consulting Business, https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-200/ ️
- Work with Melisa: Apply for a Coaching Exploratory call at https://www.consultmelisa.com
Want More?
- Get Melisa’s Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/book
- Visit with Melisa’s Website: www.melisaliberman.com
- Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melisa-liberman
- Get Notified When Melisa’s Products Launch: https://www.melisaliberman.com/growth-atlas-products
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