Q1 Rewind: Wins, Hustle & Heartbeats (Plus your Reflection Prompts!)

Let's switch gears for a second.?

Usually, I'm all about bringing you leadership and culture tips. But lately, I have realised I might be neglecting something important: CELEBRATING the wins (big and small) along the way. Especially after taking a few weeks off for my sister's wedding (because hey, balance!), I almost convinced myself that Q1 wasn't that impressive. Shoutout to my awesome business coach for the nudge to slow down and reflect! Not surprisingly – taking stock can be seriously rewarding.??

So, here's a peek behind the curtain at my Q1 journey, plus a few reflective questions at the end for you to do the same!?

?? Award Finalist Double Whammy! Thrilled to be shortlisted for the London Chamber of Business SME Awards (New Business of the Year) AND the British HR Awards (Leader of the Year – fingers crossed, results out next week!).

?? Corporate Training: Delivered training sessions with fantastic client feedback on all things leadership/management, from Coaching Skills for Managers to Effective Feedback, Conflict Management and Being Influential

?? 1:1 Leadership Coaching: Working with some incredible leaders on levelling up their performance and career

?? Deep Client Transformation: Partnering with a client to completely revamp their business structure and working style.?

?? Podcast & Speaking: Recorded a few podcast guest spots and secured some fantastic speaking engagements in Q2. Stay tuned! ?

On top of that, embarked on a diploma in systemic team coaching. It feels great to be the student again, deepening my expertise and helping leaders drive lasting change.?

In full transparency, juggling all this with a life outside of work is tough. On top of that, there were brain fog days, imposter syndrome moments, and the occasional "did I bite off more than I can chew?" panic. Yet looking back, I feel more alive and energised than ever. My heart's full, and I think that's what truly matters.

A HUGE shoutout to my incredible network – family, friends, fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, coaches, and clients! You keep me grounded, give me a thinking space, and push me forward. You're the unseen force behind the scenes. Thank you (a million times over!)

Q2 is shaping up to be another whirlwind! Watch for my podcast episodes and fresh content on leadership and culture. Let's chat if you're facing people or business challenges and would like to work with me!?

Lastly, as promised, here are your prompts to reflect on your Q1 journey. Take a moment and answer these prompts (or come up with your own!):

?? What surprised you most about Q1?

?? What accomplishment are you most proud of?

?? What's one thing you learned about yourself?

?? What are you looking forward to in Q2?

?? (Bonus!) Share your biggest win in the comments!

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Warm regards,

Lily

Lily Woi - People & Culture Catalyst?

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