Episode 665

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17th Dec 2025

How to End the Year Strong

What would your future self thank you for starting today?

In this solo episode, Bill walks you through his personal strategy for designing a fulfilling and productive year before the new year hits. He shares how carving out time between Thanksgiving and mid-December creates the perfect window to slow down, reflect, and set intentional direction for the coming year.

Topics explored in this episode:


(01:00) Create Space Before the New Year

*The week after Thanksgiving is an ideal time to reflect on your year.

*Flip through your calendar. Does anything stand out? 

*What went well, and what do you wish had gone differently?


(06:25) Set Your Future Vision

*Reset your mind and body to prepare for what’s ahead.

*Imagine your life 10 years out. What does it look like? 

*Get clear on your purpose, values, health, hobbies, and what truly matters.


(16:00) Build a Plan with Realistic Cadence

*Start with the end in mind. 

*What daily habits could move you toward your long-term vision?

*You don’t need a perfect plan, just a system that helps you recommit.


Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.

 

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Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher
Do you dream of an easier way to scale and grow your business? Do you wish you didn’t have to work so hard and put in as many hours? Do you find growth too slow, or hard to sustain?

This podcast—Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher—can help you achieve and maintain the growth you want.

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* Crisis Management.
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