In this thirty-fifth episode of My Kind of Business Business Coach Alex McCarthy invites you to slow down, breathe and take an honest look back at 2025 so far - the wins, the wobbles, the surprises and the spaces where you grew without even noticing.

Alex shares her own reflections from this year, including the fears she faced when launching this very podcast, the moments of doubt that nearly stopped her, and the unexpected confidence that came from simply taking the next brave step. With warmth and realness, she reminds you that self-reflection isn’t just a ‘nice to do’ - it’s one of the most powerful tools you have for building a business (and life) that actually feels good.

You’ll be guided through intentional questions, simple mindset shifts, and a visualisation exercise to help you reconnect with your future self; the version of you who already knows what you want next. Whether you’re craving momentum, clarity, expansion, or even a gentler pace, this episode will help you reconnect with what matters and build the confidence to act on it.

Alex closes the episode with an invitation to her upcoming 2026 Business Planning Workshop - a supportive, energising space to turn your ideas, visions, and goals into a plan you’ll actually follow through on.

This episode is perfect for business owners, creatives, freelancers, and anyone ready to step into the next chapter with more intention, courage, and clarity.

• Why reflecting on your 2025 achievements (and challenges) creates momentum for your next chapter

• How self-reflection becomes a practical tool for business clarity and long-term growth

• Simple questions to ask yourself to understand what’s working — and what isn’t

• How visualising your future self builds direction, focus, and inner confidence

• Why bold actions often bring rewards you couldn’t plan for

• What Alex learned about fear, visibility, and starting before you feel “ready”

• How to anchor your goals with mindset so you stay committed throughout 2026

• Why your vision is valid, important, and absolutely worth pursuing

• A gentle reminder that you are ready, capable, and more equipped than you think

• How the 2026 Business Planning Workshop can support you to turn ideas into real, sustainable action

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Self-reflection is one of the most underrated tools for business growth. When you pause long enough to see what you’ve achieved, what you’ve survived, and who you’re becoming, you make space for a braver, clearer, more aligned future. This episode will help you reconnect with your vision, honour your progress, and step into 2026 with confidence, clarity, and intention.