What a beautiful, magical time of year this is, my friends. We’ve been captivated by the intricate details in the decorations, the energy of the seaso’s spirit, the kindness of strangers, and the simplicity of a joyful smile that can light up a room.
We’re also profoundly grateful to you—for being part of our community. Whether you engage with us weekly on LinkedIn, read our messages straight from your inbox, or catch snippets shared on social media, thank you for allowing us to share our mission:
“Be the one to show the world how truly great life can be.”
Together in 2024, we didn’t just create ripples—we made waves. The work we do at The Amplified Life Company wouldn’t be possible without the relationships we’ve built and nourished this year. These connections form the foundation of our shared success, and we’re honored to journey alongside you.
As the year draws to a close, we’ve completed our annual business planning and forecasting for 2025. Now, December is our time to reflect—individually and as a team. This process allows us to celebrate milestones, acknowledge lessons learned, and appreciate the unique gifts and talents that have driven our impact.
One practice we’ve found invaluable is using the Personal Annual Review, inspired by Salih Bloom. These 11 questions have guided us for years, fostering both personal reflection and meaningful team connection.
We’d love to share our process with you, hoping it inspires you to embrace conscious leadership in the new year.
The Reflection Process
1. Set the Scene:
Create a warm, inviting environment for your team to gather for 3 hours. Choose an alternative location, if possible, and provide healthy snacks, warm beverages, and comfortable seating. Encourage everyone to dress casually.
2. Prepare in Advance:
Share the Personal Annual Review with your team ahead of time. Let them know you’ll be completing it together during the session.
3. Reflect Individually (1.5 Hours):
Allow your team time to complete their reviews, encouraging them to move around and ask questions if needed.
4. Share and Celebrate (1.5 Hours):
Each team member shares their reflections, with a focus on these key areas:
- What Created Energy and What Drained Energy?
- What Were My Greatest Hits and Biggest Misses?
- What New Skill Did I Develop This Year That Elevated My Performance?
- How Did My Daily Habits Align (Or Misalign) With The Person I Want to Become?
- Where Did I Allow Fear To Stop Me?
- Who Were My Boat Anchors and Who Put Wind In My Sails?
- What Did I Learn This Year?
- I Am at My Best When ___________ (Aim for one word or a concise sentence.
5. After each person shares, invite 2-3 team members to offer specific, heartfelt appreciation for the individual who just spoke. Consider using a scribe to record responses and create a visual representation, like a word cloud, using tools like Wordle.net.
6. Dream for 2025:
Close the structured session by asking:
If anything were possible in 2025 (with no limitations—money, time, commitments, etc.), what would you want to see happen in your life?
Allow 30 minutes for team members to connect informally and process their reflections.
As We Transition into 2025
We invite you to carry these three truths into the new year:
1. There is no better time than the present—why wait? ACT.
2. You can do, be, and have anything you can think, dream, or imagine—but not all at once. FOCUS.
If this exercise resonates with you, we’d love to connect further. Set up a briefing with us at The Amplified Life Company—a holistic leadership development firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses transition from good to great in 2025.
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