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Developing and Executing Your Career Strategic Plan

 Your leadership journey needs a strategic roadmap.

The hardest part of strategy isn't the planning -- it's the execution. Many people think that strategy is about setting big goals or having a bold vision. But, while vision and goal setting are important, the truth is that knowing what to do is the easy part.

The real challenge? Turning those plans into action, staying accountable, and following through to implementation.

Execution is what separates the dreamers from the doers.

In this candid and practical course, you'll uncover the building blocks of an effective strategic plan; mission, vision, values, and goals, We'll also dive into research-backed insights on the importance of purpose, wellbeing, and behavior change to help you bridge the gap ideas and action. 

Walk away with a clear and actionable plan to help you get on track, follow through, and achieve both personal and professional success.

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Developing and Executing Your Career Strategic Plan

Many people assume that the hardest thing about 'Strategy' is the planning; being creative or visionary enough to set goals or aspire to grow. The simple reality is that 'knowing what to do' is the easy bit. Execution is the heavy lifting. Action and accountability are what separate the doers from the dreamers.

In this candid and practical course, we’ll take a page from the playbook of high-performing organizations, reviewing the components of an effective strategic plan; mission, vision, values, goals, and behaviors. Along the way, we’ll consider research on the topics of purpose, well-being, and goal-setting. Participants will walk away with a road map to effectively execute on that plan, on their journey to personal and professional success.

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Imagine If

  •  You had a clear, actionable roadmap guiding your career decisions, eliminating confusion and uncertainty about your next steps.
  • You woke up every day with purpose, knowing that your work aligns with your values, passions, and long-term goals.
  • You could confidently navigate opportunities and challenges, knowing they support your vision for success.
  • You stopped reacting to what others expect and started proactively designed a career that fuels your fulfillment and growth.
  • You were able to prioritize your time and energy on the things that truly matter, without feeling overwhelmed or scattered.
  • You felt empowered to adapt to changes, pivot when necessary, and stay resilient in the face of uncertainty.
  • Your career wasn't just something you managed but something you intentionally designed to reflect your highest aspirations.
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3 Reasons to Invest in Creating a
Personal Career Strategic Plan

#1

Clarity
and Direction

A personal career strategic plan provides a clear roadmap for your professional journey. It helps you to:

Define Your Goals: Clearly articulate your short-term and long-term career objectives, ensuring you know what you are aiming for.

Identify Key Steps: Outline the necessary steps and milestones required to achieve your goals, giving you a structured path to follow.

Make Informed Decisions: With a strategic plan and clearly defined values in place, you can make career decisions that align with your long-term vision, reducing uncertainty and increasing confidence.

#2

Enhanced Focus
and Efficiency

Investing in a career strategic plan helps you to stay focused and use your time and resources more efficiently. It allows you to:

Prioritize Effectively: Identify which tasks and activities are most important and align them with your career goals, ensuring that you spend your time on what truly matters.

Avoid Distractions: Reduce the likelihood of getting sidetracked by opportunities or activities that do not contribute to your career objectives.

Measure Progress: Regularly assess your progress against your plan, making adjustments as needed to stay on track and achieve your milestones.

#3

Increased Motivation
and Resilience

A well-crafted career strategic plan boosts your motivation and helps you to remain resilient in the face of challenges. It supports you in:

Staying Motivated: Having a clear plan and seeing progress towards your goals can be highly motivating, keeping you driven and focused on your career development.

Overcoming Obstacles: Anticipate potential challenges and develop strategies to address them, building resilience and the ability to adapt to setbacks.

Achieving Long-Term Success: By continually working towards well-defined goals, you increase your chances of long-term career success and fulfillment, ensuring that your efforts are aligned with your aspirations.

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About Your Teacher

With decades of leadership experience, Laurie Baedke knows how demanding it is to lead an organization. She blends empathy with practical tools that help leaders and organizations thrive at work and life – because you deserve both.

Laurie is a sought after expert, keynote speaker, and facilitator at private client events. Popular topics include: 

  • Leadership performance
  • Mentorship, sponsorship, & coaching
  • Resilience and well-being

Chart the course to exceptional leadership with the support of a trusted guide. Gain greater confidence and more clarity so you can lead and live intentionally.

“A personal career strategic plan empowers you to design a life that is aligned with your deepest values and aspirations, leading to greater fulfillment, success, and impact.”

Laurie Baedke

What You'll Learn

  • Clearly articulate your short-term and long-term career objectives, ensuring you know what you are aiming for.
  • Identify which tasks and activities are most important and align them with your career goals, ensuring that you spend your time on what truly matters.
  • Identify which tasks and activities are most important and align them with your career goals, ensuring that you spend your time on what truly matters.
  • Anticipate potential challenges and develop strategies to address them, building resilience and the ability to adapt to setbacks.
  • Reduce the likelihood of getting sidetracked by opportunities or activities that do not contribute to your career objectives.

The Bottomline


This course guides you through a planning process that results in an actionable plan that you can regularly assess your progress, making adjustments as needed to stay on track and achieve your milestones.

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Let's Put You on the
Path to Growth!

One-Time Payment

$249

USD

Your Purchase Includes:

  • On-demand video lessons
  • A course workbook packed with note taking sections, reflection questions, learning exercises that complement the course content, suggested readings and resources, and more
  • One-year access to the course
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Emerging Leadership Essentials

$747 USD
$599 USD

Course Bundle Includes:

  • Leading Self
  • The EQ Edge
  • Core Leadership Competencies
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Advanced Leadership Concepts

$747 USD
$599 USD

Course Bundle Includes:

  • Your Career Strategic Plan
  • Resilience in Leadership
  • Super Connected
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All 6 Courses
Included 

$1,494 USD
$999 USD

Course Bundle Includes:

  • Leading Self
  • The EQ Edge
  • Core Leadership Competencies
  • Your Career Strategic Plan
  • Resilience in Leadership
  • Super Connected
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