One Word. Big Impact.

Before you jump into goal setting, resolutions, or strategy planning, pause.
Ask yourself: What do I want this year to feel like?

We often begin the year thinking about what we want to do—but what if you started by thinking about how you want to be?

That’s where your Word of the Year comes in. One word. One intention. A simple but powerful foundation that shapes how you lead, decide, and grow in the year ahead.

Why Choose a Word?

Your word becomes:

An anchor for your goals
A filter for your decisions
A reminder of the leader you want to be

When things feel off course or overwhelming, your word brings you back to what matters most.

How to Make It Work for You

This practice is more than picking a nice-sounding word. When done intentionally, it’s a leadership rhythm you’ll return to all year long.

Here’s how:

1. Choose Your Word

Pick a word that reflects what you want more of in your life and leadership.
Some past examples: Clarity. Brave. Rooted. Expand. Steady.

2. Build a Simple Action Plan

What does this word look like in daily behavior?
What habits support it?
How does it show up in your relationships, decisions, or calendar?

3. Check In Each Quarter

Is this word still guiding you?
Has your season shifted?
Do you need to double down or pivot?

Grab the Free Worksheet

This downloadable PDF walks you through the process step-by-step and gives you space to reflect, define, and revisit your word across the year.

Download Word of the Year Reflection Worksheet

What’s Your Word?

I’d love to know what word you’ve chosen and how it’s showing up in your life and leadership.
Comment below, send me a note, or tag me on LinkedIn using #WordOfTheYear.

Let’s make 2026 your most intentional year yet.

Lead with intention. The world is waiting.