Reflect, Recharge, and Refocus: My Year in Review and Vision for the Year Ahead
As the year draws to a close, I find it meaningful to pause, reflect on my journey, and set intentions for the year ahead. This is a time for me to celebrate progress, embrace the lessons I’ve learned, and look toward the future with renewed energy and purpose.
Reflect: Celebrating the Year Behind Me
2024 has been a year of growth, connection, and empowerment. As I reflect on the past year, I’m so proud of the women I’ve supported—leaders, mothers, partners, and change-makers—on their journeys to rediscovering their light.
This year, I’ve had the privilege of helping women:
Rediscover their strengths and reconnect with their values.
Navigate career transitions with resilience and confidence.
Step into leadership roles with clarity and authenticity.
Balance their personal and professional lives in ways that feel aligned and fulfilling.
For me, 2024 has been about living out my purpose to help women align their personal and professional lives with their core values. Seeing the transformations my clients have experienced has been nothing short of inspiring, and I feel so honored to walk alongside them as they create lives that reflect their true selves.
Recharge: Pausing to Breathe and Realign
The end of the year isn’t just about looking back; it’s also a time to recharge. I know from personal experience—and from working with incredible women like Nathalie—that balancing heavy workloads, family responsibilities, and the expectations of others can be overwhelming. That’s why I always take time to rest and reflect.
I encourage you to pause and ask yourself the same questions I ask myself at this time of year:
What energized me this year?
What drained me?
Where did I feel most aligned with my values?
Giving myself the space to rest and recharge is what allows me to approach a new year with clarity, focus, and purpose.
Refocus: My Vision for the Year Ahead
Looking to 2025, my vision is clear: I want to continue empowering women to lead authentically and live lives that feel truly aligned. I’m excited to launch my Group Career Radiance Programme, a space where women can come together to gain clarity, confidence, and focus in their professional journeys. This program is designed to help participants reconnect with their values, clarify their strengths, and navigate their careers with purpose and energy.
In the year ahead, I’m committed to deepening my work, whether it’s supporting women as they step into leadership roles, helping them manage transitions, or guiding them toward greater self-discovery.
Your Turn: Reflect, Recharge, and Refocus
As you close out your year, I invite you to take some time for your own reflection. Grab a journal, a cup of tea, and ask yourself the following questions:
What am I most proud of this year?
What challenges taught me the most?
What do I want to carry forward into the new year?
Then, think about your intentions. Picture yourself at the end of 2025. What will you be celebrating? What steps will you take to get there?
Looking Ahead with Gratitude
I’m so grateful for the incredible women who trusted me with their journeys this year. You inspire me every day to continue living my purpose of shining light on the path to authenticity and fulfillment.
Here’s to a bright, purposeful, and aligned year ahead. Let’s continue to shine together in 2025!
With gratitude and warmth,
Rae X
About Rae
Rae is an experienced coach with a profound dedication to empowering women. With a background of working with hundreds of clients in her extensive NHS career, Rae has recently channeled her expertise into founding Coaching Women to Shine. Her vision is to inspire women to live authentically and in harmony with their values, helping them find alignment in both their professional and personal lives. Rae’s approach is deeply values-driven, and she brings genuine passion to her work, fostering growth, confidence, and clarity for each of her clients. Through a personalized, empowering journey, Rae encourages women to embrace their strengths, reconnect with their aspirations, and lead lives that truly resonate with who they are at their core.