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It’s time to expand beyond escaping discomfort (motivation 🏃‍♀️) and move toward purpose and genuine fulfilment (inspiration ✨).
Motivation vs Inspiration: The Subtle but Powerful Difference
Quick Overview  The post distinguishes between motivation and inspiration. Motivation is reactive,...
You've conquered challenges before, but this time feels different. Ready to Rise Again? Schedule Your Breakthrough Session with Carol McGowan
I Am a Life Strategist, and Here is What I Know: Getting Up is Harder Than the Fall
Quick Overview Life Strategist, Dr Carol McGowan, emphasises that getting up after a fall is harder...
Outside Looking In or Inside Looking Out by Dr Carol McGowan, Founder of Strategic Achievement Coaching
Outside Looking In or Inside Looking Out
Quick Overview The author describes a lifelong struggle with feeling like an outsider, shaped by societal...
Resoluteness, a quiet determination, is crucial for persevering through difficult times
I’m Turning 70 Next Week. Here Are Three Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 50
Quick Overview As the author approaches 70, she reflects on three key lessons learned since turning...
I’m A Life Strategist, And I Hate to Break It to You, But Your Comfort Zone Isn’t Safe; It Is a Trap.
I’m A Life Strategist, And I Hate to Break It to You, But Your Comfort Zone Isn’t Safe; It Is a Trap.
Quick Overview Staying in your comfort zone isn’t safe—it’s limiting. While comfort feels secure, it...
Goal setting the SIMPLE way, by Dr Carol McGowan
Reclaim Your Path to Success with SIMPLE Goals
Feeling stuck? Rediscover your potential and reignite your passion for achievement Quick Overview The...
Dr Carol McGowan's journey highlights that age is a state of mind, and growth is possible at any stage
Turning Seventy: A Journey of Transformation
Quick Summary At 50, I felt lost and undervalued, but a life-changing shift transformed my perspective....
Redefining Success Your Next Chapter Awaits with Dr Carol McGowan
Redefining Success: Your Next Chapter Awaits
Quick Summary Past achievements don’t guarantee future fulfilment. This post highlights how success...
You've achieved greatness before, and you can do it again with Strategic Achievement Coaching
A Checklist: 5 Steps to Regain Control When Life Feels Overwhelming
Quick Summary This checklist offers five steps for high achievers feeling overwhelmed: pause and breathe,...
Shift from feeling stuck to making real progress with Dr Carol McGowan
Balancing Intent, Action, and Intuition: Your Roadmap to Success
Quick Summary The Strategic Achievement Framework, developed through personal experience and client...
Introducing the Strategic Achievement Framework from Life’s Next Path by Dr Carol McGowan
Intent, Action & Intuition: The Three Pillars of Lasting Transformation
Quick Summary This blog post introduces the Strategic Achievement Framework from Life’s Next Path....
Discover how the Strategic Achievement Framework can help you align your intent, action, and intuition for lasting success
Introducing the Strategic Achievement Framework: Your Path to Fulfilment
Quick Summary Dr. Carol McGowan introduces the Strategic Achievement Framework, a practical tool built...
Don't let uncertainty hold you back from discovering your true potential. As someone who's navigated my own transformative journey, I'm here to guide you towards a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
Discovering Life's Next Path: A Journey to Purpose and Fulfilment
Quick Summary The post encourages those feeling unfulfilled despite past successes to seek new purpose...
The first entry in our journey through Dr Carol McGowan’s inspiring new book, Life’s Next Path: Embrace Purpose, Joy and Fulfilment at Any Age.
Introduction to Life's Next Path
Quick Summary This blog introduces Dr. Carol McGowan’s book, Life’s Next Path, sharing her personal...
Turning change into an opportunity, both at work and in life.
Adapting to Change: A Perspective While Travelling
Quick Summary This post explores how we adapt to change daily, often effortlessly. It contrasts our...
Strategic Achievement Coaching can help you say “yes” to the experiences that shape and enrich your life.
Mixing In: The Power of Local Experiences
Quick Summary Dr. Carol McGowan shares her experience of immersing herself in local culture during...
The Art of Saying 'Yes' and 'No' - a blog post by Dr Carol McGowan, founder of Strategic Achievement Marketing
The Art of Saying 'Yes' and 'No': A Journey of Self-Discovery
Have you mastered the art of saying 'yes' and 'no' at the right times? - What steps could you take to...
Don't let life's challenges hold you back. Reclaim your purpose and live a life filled with joy.
Degrees of Difficulty: How Inspiration Unlocks Our True Potential 
By Dr. Carol McGowan, Founder of Strategic Achievement Coaching Quick Summary Dr. Carol McGowan shares...
Lessons from Travelling. Blog series by Dr Carol McGowan, Founder of Strategic Achievement Coaching
The Power of Simple Kind Gestures
As I embark on my journey over the seas, I’m reminded of the profound impact that small acts of...
Learn how to savour life's joyful moments and reignite your passion for new experiences. Strategic Achievement Coaching can help you navigate life's next chapter with enthusiasm and purpose.
Savouring Excitement: A Journey of Anticipation and Growth
Discover how to transform anticipation into lasting fulfilment. Then, reach out to us to start your journey...
Discover how to turn adversity into opportunity in Dr. Carol McGowan’s latest blog at Strategic Achievement Coaching.
Navigating Life's Challenges: A Guide to Resilience and Growth
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. Whether it’s a personal setback,...
Find the perfect balance between steady progress and swift action in your life
Navigating Life's Waters: Are You a Rowboat or a Speedboat?
Life is often compared to a journey, but have you ever thought of it as a voyage across water? As a life...
Discover how to navigate your journey with purpose and resilience in our latest blog post: 'Navigating Life's Experiences: A Journey of Growth and Transformation.'
Navigating Life's Experiences: A Journey of Growth and Transformation
Discover how to navigate your journey with purpose and resilience in our latest blog post: 'Navigating...
Life Stories: Don't Let Others Define You by Dr Carol McGowan, Strategic Achievement Coaching
Life Stories: Don't Let Others Define You
We all have a story. But too often, we let others write our narrative for us. Early life experiences,...
Finding Your Voice: Embracing Failure and Understanding Control by Dr Carol McGowan. Life strategist and Master Coach
Finding Your Voice: Embracing Failure and Understanding Control
Using your voice can be a powerful tool for personal growth, but it’s essential to remember that the...
As friends, family, and colleagues gathered on Saturday, May 10, to launch my book, "Life's Next Path," I felt a sense of accomplishment and relief
Charting My Next Path: Reflections on My Journey and My New Book
As friends, family, and colleagues gathered on Saturday, May 10, to launch my book, “Life’s...
"Life's Next Path" isn't just a book—it's your ticket to saying goodbye to "maybe someday" and hello to "I'm achieving things I never thought possible."
Life's Next Path: A Revolutionary Guide to Personal Transformation
Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery with Dr. Carol McGowan’s groundbreaking...
The 3F Daily 'Where Am I At' Scale helps me gauge my emotional state and respond more authentically when asked how I'm doing.
The 3F Scale: A New Way to Answer, "How Are You?"
We’ve all been there. Someone asks, “How are you today?” and we’re unsure how...
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Support Crews: Your Key to Navigating Life's Path with Confidence
I mention the importance of support crews in my book Life’s NEXT Path, due to be published on 1 May...
Maturing as a Solopreneur: Embracing Growth and New Paths
Maturing as a Solopreneur: Embracing Growth and New Paths
Have you taken a moment to assess your growth as a solopreneur?
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The Ladder of Ableness for Coaching
You want to be coached, but are you able to be coached?   In previous weeks, we have discussed the...
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How to Unlock the Door to Assess Your Willingness for Coaching
Are you truly ready for coaching? Are you willing?   To explore this, let’s delve into the five...
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The Wheel of Readiness for Coaching
Are You Ready for Coaching? How do you know? These eight factors you can consider to help determine your...
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Ready, Willing, and Able: The Coachee Readiness Framework
Understanding whether an individual is genuinely prepared to embark on a transformative coaching journey...
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How to Get Unstuck: 7 Powerful Strategies for Moving Forward
Feeling stuck can be frustrating and overwhelming. In this blog, I'll share seven effective strategies...
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Feeling Stuck? Discover Your Next Path
Are you feeling uncertain about your next steps in life? Do you find yourself successful yet stagnant?...
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Building a Robust Coaching Support Network
Coaching is not just about individual growth—it’s about fostering a culture of continuous learning...
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Why Supervision is Vital for Coaches: A Step-by-Step Guide
Coaching supervision is a cornerstone of professional development. It ensures that coaches continue to...
The SIMPLE goal-setting framework builds on SMART goals with Strategic Achievement Coaching
Goal Setting the SIMPLE Way: A Fresh Approach to Achieving What Matters
Quick Summary The SIMPLE goal-setting framework builds on SMART goals by incorporating vision, values,...
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Riding the Waves of Life: A Journey of Perspective
You can choose your perspective and response to Life's challenges. Work together with Dr Carol McGowan,...
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Unleashing the Power of HOPE: Your Key to Success
Don't let another day pass without harnessing the full potential of HOPE in your life.
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Growing Your Reserves of HOPE: A Path to Personal Growth
Building hope involves clearly defining what truly matters to us. This process includes developing a...
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Hope: The Fuel for Dreams and Strategic Achievement
It is easy to lose sight of hope when daily life is discouraging, and challenges multiply. Yet this powerful...
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HOPE: A Journey Through Life's Challenges and Triumphs
Dr. Carol McGowan is a Life Strategist and Master Coach dedicated to empowering individuals to create...
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New Year Resolutions or New Year Intentions
Have fun and play with a word to create an acrostic poem as you begin a New Year. You are welcome to...
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Unlock Your Full Potential with Time Mapping: The Revolutionary Approach to Time Management
Say goodbye to traditional time management and hello to time mapping – the game-changing technique that...
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Introducing the Strategic Achievement Framework
  Scaffolding for the next version of you Over the last twenty years, I have experienced an extensive...
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What is a Life Strategist
A Life Strategist Guides You Towards a Purposeful Life Do you find yourself at a crossroads? Are you...
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Your Journey to Life's Next Path: A Road Map for Personal Growth
Throughout this series, we’ve explored the various aspects of personal change and growth, all aimed...
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Assessing Your Capacity to Change: Identifying Enablers and Barriers
Understanding your capacity to change is crucial in your journey towards personal growth and reaching...
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Cultivating Your Willingness to Change: Embracing New Possibilities
Willingness to change is crucial in personal growth and achieving your life’s next path. It’s...
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Understanding your ability to change: A self-assessment guide
Change is an inevitable part of life, but our ability to navigate it varies greatly. Understanding your...
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Your Story matters: The Power of Self-narrative
In our journey through life, we often underestimate the power of our stories. We dismiss them as uninteresting...
I'm free to create my own path with Dr Carol McGowan

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