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Goal setting can be overwhelming, especially for high-achieving professionals who struggle with perfectionism and fear of failure. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Glova, an entrepreneur, educator, and sought-after speaker, breaks down her TEDx talk, "How to Achieve Goals with a Single Page," and offers practical insights into simplifying goal achievement. She and Dr. Amna Shabbir explore how physicians and other high achievers can overcome procrastination, perfectionism, and fear of failure by focusing on clarity, crucial actions, and community.

Dr. Glova also discusses how storytelling can help professionals reconnect with their purpose and sustain motivation, even in the face of burnout. If you're looking for a fresh, actionable approach to goal setting, this episode is for you!

Three Actionable Takeaways:

• Clarify Your Goals: Your goals should be as unique as your fingerprint. Get clear on what you truly want and why it matters to you.
• Focus on Crucial Actions: Avoid "procrastination actions" that make you feel productive but don’t move you forward. Identify and commit to the steps that will truly make an impact.
• Leverage Your Community: Success isn’t a solo journey. Surround yourself with people who will support and hold you accountable as you work towards your goals.

About the Guest:
Dr. Sarah Glova transforms "what ifs" into action. After a career as a business reporter and podcast host, she turned her experience interviewing successful people into insights about the art and science of achievement. A business owner herself, her journey from entrepreneur to a sought-after international speaker has taken her from California to Qatar, from the TEDx stage to events with Panasonic, Microsoft, and more — and in 2024, she was inducted into the North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame. Dr.Glova is the president-elect of the National Speakers Association, Carolinas Chapter. She teaches technical writing, business communication, and storytelling at NC State and Duke University, and she loves taking the stage to help others focus on achieving really big goals.

TEDx Talk discussed in the episode: 

https://youtu.be/LeXSrEMXvQk?feature=shared

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