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Leading the Pivot | Carry the Lessons

Published 7 months ago • 1 min read

Here’s this week’s Leading the Pivot reflection, a short pause for perspective and growth.

Leading the Pivot | Begin with Alignment
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​Practical wisdom for the pivots that shape us.

The Moment
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​This time of year invites retrospection. At work, we routinely move from execution mode to reflection through planning cycles, sprints, and quarterly reviews. We ask what went well, what did not, and what we want to do differently next time.

Most of us practice that discipline professionally far more than we do personally.

The Pivot
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​In life, we often move straight from one season to the next without naming what we are carrying. The mind stays busy. The feelings stay unresolved. Old stories quietly follow us into new spaces.

But what if we gave ourselves the same gift we give our teams. Not a dramatic overhaul, just a clear choice: what is worth bringing with you into 2026, and what are you ready to leave in 2025.

Bring the lessons. Leave the rest. You already lived it once.

The Move
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​As the week closes, consider this: what am I carrying forward, and what am I releasing?

Let your answer meet you as you step into what is ahead.

Cheering you on to your best life,
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Amanda Crooks, M.Div, BCC, CMCS, GCDF
​Board Certified Coach | Leadership, Career & Well-Being

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Coaching to Your Best Life

Every Wednesday, the natural pivot point of the week, I’ll send a brief reflection, a small moment of encouragement, or a practical insight you can carry into your work and well-being. Whether you're a leader of people, projects, or just your own professional growth, leading the pivots in our lives can make a deep impact on our journey.

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