[Alicia Davis] So we’re coming to the end of 2024, and this is a natural time when we reflect. And we thought that we would share today a little bit about our reflections at TLS and maybe encourage you to reflect a little bit, too.

[Stacie Watson] Yeah, we just had a really inspiring – it was actually day one of what will be a two-day sort of reflection, planning experience – Alicia and you know, one of the ways that we started that, which I just thought set us up for a really powerful first day, as we just kind of reflected on our successes and really tried to recognize, you know, we have new clients this year; we’ve continued to work with some clients year-over-year, which we’re so grateful for; we put some great new processes in place. So, you know, just to be able to slow down and reflect can be so powerful as we think about all we have to feel good about, right?

[Alicia Davis] Well, you know, that’s it. And I think the mind can always naturally go to, well, I didn’t do this, and I didn’t accomplish that project, or I didn’t…

[Stacie Watson] Right.

[Alicia Davis] …you know, I didn’t, you know, figure out that system, right? And I think that it’s good to acknowledge what we perhaps want to continue focusing on or maybe, what can we learn from the year, right? To put it in a in a way that’s really a supportive kind of focus as opposed to a judgy kind of focus, right?

[Stacie Watson] Definitely.

[Alicia Davis] So focusing on successes, focus on what did we learn… And I think it’s not only about the externals, right? It’s also about focusing on how you are feeling, right? What’s your energy level? What’s your mental state? I mean, for me, you know, really focusing on my physical health and well-being. I had back surgery a couple of weeks ago, and that’s going to be a really continued area of intention for me. So I think it really is important for us as leaders to really consider our whole selves…

[Stacie Watson] Yeah.

[Alicia Davis] … and how we’re how we’re leading and running our organizations. It is from the inside out. And how do we do that in a really motivational, positive, supportive way for us and for our teams, right?

[Stacie Watson] It really is, you know, the second part of our day, and we’ll continue some of this in our day two, was almost like a whiteboarding exercise, just sort of thinking about all that we’ve heard from our clients and some of the things that we’re interested in, and just thinking about what 2025 might bring. And so for those watching, you know, we would invite you to perhaps consider this approach as well. Take a few moments to reflect on yourself and how you feel things have gone for the year, and how I felt kind of going through this year, and then also sort of envision what you might be excited about for the coming year, right?

[Alicia Davis] That’s right, that’s right. We’re going to talk a little bit about that more in January. So, we just wanted to invite you to really appreciate yourself, who you are, and all that you have contributed, both to your organization and to your families, friends, and communities. And just really celebrate that, celebrate yourself, and celebrate your accomplishments as we, yeah, move that 2024 – close that year – and move into 2025.

[Stacie Watson] Crazy.

[Alicia Davis] It is crazy, and here we are, so we’ll embrace it.

[Stacie Watson] Yup.

[Alicia Davis] So take care, everyone. I’m Alicia Davis…

[Stacie Watson] I’m Stacie Watson…

[Alicia Davis] And you can always reach out to us – info@tlstransforms.com – thanks so much.

[Stacie Watson] Thank you.