Channel Eye has joined forces with Royston Guest, leading Business Growth Coach and CEO/Founder of Pathways Global, in our series, ‘Ask the Business Coach’.
As we begin a new year, it’s tempting to fill pages with goals, resolutions, and to-do lists. But what if 2026 didn’t need more noise, just more clarity?
Choosing a defining word is a powerful way to set intention. One word that acts as a filter for decisions, behaviours, and priorities. Not a rigid rule, but a quiet compass. The thread that runs through your work, your relationships, and the way you show up and act.
Three key takeaways
- Identify one word for 2026 to act as your North Star.
- Before you plan what you’ll do in 2026, pause and ask: what do you want this year to stand for?
- One word. Chosen with intention. Lived with consistency.
Episode timestamps
- [1.15] In 2025, my word was purposeful. I wanted to ensure I was present, purposeful in what I said and how I spent my time.
- [1.25] In 2026, my word is outcome-focused. I am focused on making time count. Every day, we are trading time for outcomes; are your trade-offs practical, helping you achieve your goals? What word will help you define what you want to stand for in 2026?
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