In recent years, I have been spending much of the winter holiday season in beautiful, sunny and warm Mexico. I like to relax, let time slow down and really tune in to the needs of my mind, body and heart. It’s a huge shift from what I’m accustomed to in my day-to-day life, but it’s exactly what I need to recharge and refresh myself.

This most recent winter break was no different in terms of the rest and rejuvenation I so needed. I must admit that I had a different feeling this time about coming back to work. Normally, I am eager to return to the role I love as a leadership development consultant and coach. But this time while on vacation, I felt an extra little buzz of excitement about what lies ahead.

Don’t get me wrong – I didn’t get so excited that I took an early flight home – I enjoyed my vacation to the full extent, and now that I’m back, I want to share my excitement with you.

Big Things Are Happening!

2020 is going to be a great year for Leaders Edge. I’m proud to say that my business has grown in a manner that truly amazes me, and I find myself in a position of authority and influence that I only imagined in my most optimistic dreams. This year my goal is to continue build that momentum while making sure leaders and influencers come along for the ride.

Here’s a small sampling of what you can expect in the coming months from Leaders Edge:

• More Great Blog Content – Publishing a blog post every week has been one of the most rewarding practices of my career. It has allowed me to crystallize my thoughts around leadership, share what I’ve learned and connect with people like you. Of course, the blog posts are just the starting points for inspiring conversations and discussions. I will continue to publish meaningful blog content in 2020, and I have some terrific topics in mind.
• More of Your Stories and Ideas – I love it when people give me ideas and suggest topics for me to speak or write about! A lot of what I produce comes from the conversations I have with you. My knowledge base is always expanding and growing thanks to the contributions you have given me. In 2020, I want to make sure we keep our conversations going. I really can’t do it without you!
• The Grounded Leader – Much of my focus in 2020 will be on The Grounded Leader, which is my signature leadership workshop. I have developed the concept of Grounded Leadership over the past several years, and I believe sharing this approach and mindset is one of my life’s true callings. This year I want to make the concepts and values of Grounded Leadership more widely available. To that end, I plan to highlight aspects of this workshop in the blog. Additionally, I am launching The Grounded Leader workshop as a webinar series, making it even more accessible to leaders. The first session happens next month. Stay tuned for more details on how you can take part and join the Grounded Leader community!
• More Connection – We get to create the world we want to live in. But none of us can do it alone. My success has come from plenty of hard work and determination, that’s for sure. However, I also know that it would not be possible without the amazing connections I’ve made in this role. I have also seen friends, colleagues and clients grow their lives and businesses through meaningful connections. In 2020, I want to be more of a connector in peoples’ lives. I think that if we all work together, we can do some game-changing things. And I feel like 2020 is the year when it all will come together! Do you feel it, too?

What Are You Looking Forward to in 2020?

I hope that you are as excited as I am about this new year. I also hope that you are fortunate enough to have had rest and relaxation time, as I have had. Regardless of how you are entering this year, I believe that we are being provided with new opportunities to live the lives we want while becoming better and better as human beings and leaders. Ultimately, it is up to each of us as individuals to choose how to take the next step. For those of you who are taking those steps alongside me, I am grateful!

What are your goals and plans for 2020? What would you like to see happen this year? Are any major themes emerging? What are you focused on?

I am super-excited to keep this conversation going, so I encourage you to reach out via email at joanne.trotta@leadersedgeinc.ca or by phone at 1.855.871.3374. Thank you!