In this episode of the Lift As You Climb podcast, Isabel Alexander explores the powerful tradition of choosing a guiding word or theme for the upcoming year. Discover how this simple practice can bring clarity, focus, and intention to your personal and professional goals. Isabel shares her own process for selecting the perfect word and offers practical tips to make it a transformative force in your life.
Episode Highlights:
- Introduction to the tradition of choosing a guiding word for the new year.
- The significance of setting intentions for personal and professional growth.
- The impact of a carefully chosen word on your mindset and actions.
- Strategies for selecting and embracing your word, including keeping it visible and repeating it daily.
- How your word can serve as a compass to navigate the year ahead.
- Insights from Isabel's own word selection journey and her plans for 2024.
Key Takeaways:
- Your word for the new year can be a transformative force in shaping your intentions and actions.
- Anchoring yourself to your chosen word helps you stay aligned with your goals.
- Practical strategies, such as creating reminders and incorporating your word into daily routines, enhance the power of your word.
Don't underestimate the impact of a single word on your year ahead. As you embark on 2024, consider choosing a guiding word that resonates with your aspirations. Whether it's "growth," "courage," or "balance," let your word be your compass towards a year of intentional living.
Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes from Lift As You Climb podcast. Connect with us on and share your word of the year with us. We'd love to hear from you!
About the Host:
Isabel Alexander
Your Next Business Strategist and Transformation Catalyst
Isabel Alexander's journey from modest beginnings to global recognition epitomizes entrepreneurial resilience and innovation. With over five decades of experience spanning diverse industries, she has become a driving force in shaping economic landscapes worldwide. Noteworthy accomplishments include founding a multimillion-dollar global chemical wholesale business and earning accolades such as Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
As a mentor and advocate, Isabel empowers women entrepreneurs through initiatives like the Lift As You Climb Movement and podcasts, guiding them from startup to maturity. Serving as Chief Encore Officer of The Encore Catalyst, she dedicates herself to coaching and educating emerging entrepreneurs. Her involvement in organizations like RenegadesReinventing.com and Femme on Fire underscores her commitment to leadership and business development.
Additionally, Isabel's advisory roles with government bodies and trade associations, such as Chair of the Canadian Association of Importers & Exporters, highlight her influence in shaping trade policies and fostering international relations.
Driven by her mantra, "Lift As You Climb," Isabel embodies the ethos of mutual growth and empowerment. With dual citizenship in Canada and the United States, she values her extensive family and embraces global connections through travel and professional engagements. Isabel Alexander's narrative serves as a beacon of inspiration, illustrating how visionary leadership and strategic advising can drive global entrepreneurship and economic independence forward.
Founder:
The Encore Catalyst Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/TheEncoreCatalyst )
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Chief Encore Officer, The Encore Catalyst (www.theencorecatalyst.com) – an accelerator for feminine wisdom, influence, and impact.
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