The GLAD Framework: A Simple Practice for Reflecting and Resetting

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to pause and reflect. Not just to look back, but to connect with what’s truly important, because we cannot step forward with clarity and intention until we understand where we are now and how we got here.

Reflection is a leadership superpower, and a strategic pause is your opportunity to embrace it. Taking time to reflect helps you reset, focus, and ensure that the decisions you make align with your values and purpose.
One practice I love is the GLAD practice by Donald Altman, which is a wonderful framework for reflection:

• G: Gratitude—What brought you joy?
• L: Learning—What lessons did you gain from challenges?
• A: Accomplishments—What are you proud of?
• D: Delights—What surprised and uplifted you?

When I look back on 2024 here are my reflections on my professional life:

• Gratitude: For the privilege of working with inspiring leaders and teams who model courage and authenticity – your courage to work on yourselves is what fuels my purpose.
• Learning: From moments of uncertainty and fear that I would not be able to ‘help’ a client, I deepened my understanding of how staying fully present allowed us to co-create new possibilities.
• Accomplishments: I’m proud of empowering leaders to embrace their executive presence and enhance their leadership impact, creating profound changes in their careers and organisations.
• Delights: Witnessing the joy of transformation as leaders lean into the power of connection, purpose and self-awareness.

So during this holiday season I invite you to pause, and reflect using this model: What are you GLAD for?

I’d love to hear your reflections so please feel free to share them via email.

Thank you for being part of my 2024. Together we have navigated change, embraced challenges and made incredible strides and I’m excited to see what we create together in the year ahead.
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With love,
Sue