PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN 2026

Welcome to Episode 335 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra.

In this episode of The Walking Leader Podcast, we continue to take this opportunity to talk about setting YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN 2026. Still early in 2026 and it is a great time to look at what your professional development goals are for this year and beyond.

In this episode, Dave will share with you:

• Why Professional Development Matters in 2026
• What Are Professional Development Goals?
• How to Approach Setting Professional Development Goals
• Examples of Professional Development Goals for 2026
• A Professional Development Challenge Just for You
• and some helpful resources for you (see below).

In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER!

Reference Material Mentioned In This Episode:

Goal Setting & Examples
• Coursera article on professional development goals with detailed examples and how to frame them. What Are Professional Development Goals? 10 Examples + How to Set Them (Coursera) 

• Paymo list of professional goals with actionable patterns which includes networking and role growth examples. 9 Examples of Professional Goals for 2026 (Paymo)

• Creately guide to professional development goals shows both technical and soft skill goal examples. Professional Development Goals With Examples (Creately) 

 Goal-Setting Frameworks
• MasterClass guide on setting measurable professional goals — good for structures and deadlines. Guide to Setting Professional Development Goals (MasterClass)

• Cornell University career planning tips — focuses on long-term career intent and SMART goal creation. How to Create a Professional Development Plan (Cornell Career Services) 

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YOUR JOURNALING GOALS IN 2026

Welcome to Episode 334 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra.

In this episode of The Walking Leader Podcast, we take this opportunity to talk about setting some YOUR JOURNALING GOALS IN 2026. This episode is published just as the second month of 2026 comes to an end. It also serves as a reminder that you can set, solidify, and implement your JOURMALING goals for a successful and life changing 2026.

In this episode, Dave will cover the topics such as:
• Why Journaling goals matter in 2026
• What is Journaling as a goal?
• Some frameworks for setting Journaling goals
• A few examples of Journal Writing Goals for 2026
• How to make Journaling Goals Stick
• Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
• My Journaling Challenge To You
• and some helpful resources just in time & just for you. 

In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER!

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I invite you to take about 20 minutes and listen to the Episode 334 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy!

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"Sweeter Vermouth" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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PERSONAL GROWTH GOALS IN 2026

Welcome to Episode 333 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra.

In this episode of The Walking Leader Podcast, we take this opportunity to talk about setting some PERSONAL GROWTH GOALS in 2026. Before the year gets any older, now is the perfect time to move beyond the failing or flailing New Year’s Resolutions. By setting specific goals the ability to achieve them increases beyond belief. Listen as David shares his views, insights, and ideas to help ensure your growth is not just about achievement, it is about who you become along the way.

In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER!

Links mentioned in this episode:

ONLINE ARTICLES:
“Millennials most likely to make 2026 resolutions over other generations: survey” (https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/lifestyle/millennials-most-likely-to-make-2026-resolutions-over-other-generations-survey/)

“101 Goal Ideas for 2026 | New Year’s Goals to Manifest Your Dream Life” (https://vlhhealth.com/goal-ideas-for-2026/)

“70+ goal setting examples for personal growth” (https://www.niumi.dk/blog/50-goal-examples-for-personal-growth/)

“SMART Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth” (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/professionaldevelopment/smart-strategies-personal-and-professional-growth)

“Your 2026 Personal Growth Blueprint: A Clear, Sustainable Plan for the Year Ahead” (https://www.soulfulstrides.co.nz/blog-lifecoaching/your-2026-personal-growth-blueprint)

“SMART Goals for Personal Development: A 5-Minute Framework for Success | Zeno” (https://www.zeno.guru/growth-foundations/smart-goals-personal-development-set-achieve)

REDDIT:

“Mission 2026: A one-year personal goal setting and tracking subreddit!” (https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhelp/comments/1q14c72/mission_2026_a_oneyear_personal_goal_setting_and/)

“Set your Goals 2026!” (https://www.reddit.com/r/digitalminimalism/comments/1q0tsy5/set_your_goals_2026/)

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LEVEL UP YOUR SELF-LEADERSHIP: SELF-ACCOUNTABILITY HACKS: HOW TO KEEP PROMISES TO YOURSELF

Welcome to Episode 331 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra.

In this episode, David explores how self-accountability becomes one of the most powerful accelerators of self-leadership. Drawing from leadership practice, personal development psychology, and behavioral science, he breaks down practical, realistic hacks anyone can use to follow through on commitments, even when motivation fluctuates. Listeners will learn how to design their environment, mindset, and daily structure to remove friction, build identity-based habits, and turn personal promises into powerful leadership momentum.

Key Takeaways from this episode:

    Self-accountability is not self-pressure — it is self-respect.
    Consistency matters more than intensity.
    Your identity drives your habits; your habits reinforce your identity.
    Pre-commitment strategies can eliminate excuses before they start.
    Environmental design is more powerful than willpower.
    Small follow-through builds big self-trust — the foundation of leadership.

Some of the Hacks Covered in This Episode:

    The “Two-Minute Integrity Rule.”
    Environmental design for frictionless follow-through.
    Identity-based habit anchoring.

Also, included in this episode is the NEW Three 24-Hour Action Options

    Create a simple “pre-commitment” rule that removes one recurring excuse.
    Choose ONE tiny promise and complete it today.
    Set up a 2-minute accountability anchor for tomorrow morning.
 

In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER!

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Music in this episode:
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"Sweeter Vermouth" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP: OWN YOUR MORNINGS: BUILDING A SELF-LEADERSHIP MORNING ROUTINE

Welcome to Episode 329 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra.

Start your day like a leader not on autopilot.

In this episode of the Walking Leader Podcast, Dave breaks down why "your morning routine is one of the most powerful self-leadership tools you have". When you own your mornings, you set the tone for your mindset, your discipline, and your effectiveness for the rest of the day.

In this episode, you will learn how to build a simple but powerful morning routine using six core habits:
✔ Silence or solitude
✔ Daily planning & priority-setting
✔ Physical movement
✔ Intentional reflection or journaling
✔ Reading or personal development
✔ Intention-setting

Dave also shares his own morning routine and gives you practical steps to overcome the most common challenges: not enough time, low motivation, inconsistency, and not knowing where or when to start.

If you're ready to stop reacting to your day and start LEADING it, this episode will help you level up your self-leadership from the moment you wake up.

In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER.

AND TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL YOU MUST BREAK FROM THE CROWD!

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