
2026 – The Year You Go for It isn’t just a catchy phrase. It’s a promise to yourself. It’s the moment you stop saying “one day” and decide that this is the year you finally create the business and life that feel aligned with who you’ve become.
For so long, I told myself, “I’ll wait until I get my bonus.”
Then it became, “I’ll wait until my next pay rise.”
After that, “I’ll wait until I’ve had my next holiday.”
There’s always another reason to wait – and waiting quietly keeps your dreams on hold.
I remember when I was sitting at my corporate desk, staring at another calendar invite that made my heart sink. On paper, I had a successful career, but I felt stuck and unseen. It wasn’t that I hated my job; I had simply outgrown it.
That’s when I made the decision that changed everything: I wasn’t waiting for January, the next project, or another pay cycle. I was going for it.
That decision didn’t mean I quit overnight. It meant I started planning, creating, and believing in something new while still showing up at my desk. Every small step built my confidence, and every moment of clarity reminded me that I was capable of more.
Waiting for a new year feels safe. But safety isn’t the same as satisfaction.
The women I coach often say, “I’ll make a move when the timing’s right.” What they don’t realize is that timing becomes “right” the moment they start taking aligned action.
Clarity doesn’t come from overthinking; it comes from movement. Each small step — mapping an idea, validating an offer, having your first client conversation — adds proof that you can do this.
By starting now, you’ll walk into next year with momentum, not just motivation. Imagine entering 2026 already signing your first clients, launching your program, or running your first workshop.
Transition doesn’t have to be chaotic. It can be calm, clear, and strategic if you take it one decision at a time. You don’t need to blow everything up to begin. You just need to begin before the perfect moment passes you by.
2026 — The Year You Go for It represents a shift from fear to freedom. It’s about learning to trust yourself again and not the title, the salary, or the next corporate milestone.
You’ve spent years building success for others. You’ve proven your drive, your leadership, and your ability to make things happen. Now, it’s time to direct that same ambition toward your own purpose.
The biggest difference between women who dream about leaving their corporate job to start a business and those that that successfully achieve it is…Decision.
When you stop waiting for permission, doors open. You begin to see that your skills, experiences, and voice already position you to lead in a new way. You realise that your next chapter isn’t about starting over — it’s about expanding into who you were meant to be. And here’s the truth: 2026 — The Year You Go for It could be the year you finally feel free, creative, and fulfilled. But it starts with one powerful choice made today.
You don’t need another pay rise, another round of approval, or another year of burnout to prove you’re ready.
You’re ready now!
Imagine looking back one year from today and thinking, “I’m so glad I didn’t wait.”
Your future self – the person running a thriving business, working with aligned clients, waking up excited about Monday, will thank you for starting when it felt uncomfortable.
Courage isn’t about never being afraid. It’s about deciding that your vision matters more than your fear.
If your heart’s been whispering that it’s time to step into something new this is your sign.
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