This is how you actually hit your targets


Quick gut check...

“This quarter, I’m going to simplify...”
“This year, we’re getting serious about sales.”
“I just want to feel less reactive and more… on purpose.”
"We need to postpone the strategy session, I have to focus in this client deliverable."

Sound familiar?

You set the goal — and then life happens. Inbox. Firefighting. Other people’s priorities. And that goal? It quietly drifts to the edges of your calendar.

Most goal setting fails.

But not because you’re lazy. It fails because most systems don’t actually work in real business life.

That’s what we’re fixing — together in my next series.

🎯 Introducing: The Strategic Goal Setting Series

Starting this week, I’m sending you 6 short, practical emails to help you set smarter, more strategic goals — and stick to them.

No fluff. No notebook required. Just clarity that drives action.

It’s built on the OKR framework (the same one Google, Intel, and high-growth businesses use to focus, align, and grow) — adapted for real-world founders like you.

Each week unlocks one “superpower”:

âś… Focus on what really matters (and drop the noise)
âś… Align your team (or VA) without micro-managing
âś… Measure momentum (not just random results)
âś… Get brave and set bold, honest goals
✅ Create a rhythm that works even when you’re offline

Prefer to binge it?

If you’d rather skip the weekly drip and get the full system now, the 45-min Masterclass is ready for you. It’s totally free and gives you the full framework.

​[Watch the Masterclass Now]​

Here’s how the series works:

Each Tuesday, I’ll send you one focus — just one.

This week is “ your why” — the wake-up call.
Next week, we kick off with Superpower #1 - Focus & Commit — how to choose goals that actually move the needle.

Before we begin...

Ask yourself:

  • What’s one thing that would make the next 3 months feel like a win?
  • Where do I keep getting stuck or distracted?
  • If I was brave, what would I aim for?

Write it down. Screenshot it. Voice note it. Just get it out of your head.

That’s your pre-series check-in.

See you next Monday for the first official “superpower.”

To meaningful wins (and less winging it),

— Anne

P.S. Got a biz bestie who needs this too? Forward this email and invite them to join the list. Let’s grow smarter, together.

Anne Gray

PS. When you are ready, here are a few ways we can work together:

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Anne đź’ˇ Gray

With an impressive background in the world of business, Anne Gray is a highly sought-after Consultant, dedicated to helping customer-obsessed and courageous decision-makers redefine the customer-centric strategy for their organizations. Armed with her MBA and extensive experience, Anne works with mid-growth companies and startups into enable holistic transformation into customer-centric powerhouses. In her early career, Anne studied a B.Sc Hons in Marine Ecology, and taught High School Physical Sciences before moving into Telecoms. Anne successfully sold her telecoms consulting and managed services business in 2022, with an already ignited her passion for optimizing the customer service experience. She puts her extensive knowledge, skills, and passion into creating transformative strategies and customer-centric cultures for businesses in need of a fresh perspective. Her expertise in crafting transformational methodologies and fostering a collaborative mindset has made her an invaluable asset for forward-thinking business leaders. Anne's dedication to continual improvement and value-added collaborations extends to her work with other business consultants and coaches. This approach allows her to provide holistic solutions to her clients, constantly expanding her wealth of knowledge to better serve those who seek her guidance. Anne publishes her experience in newsletters and masterclasses. If you're searching for an innovative, customer-focused leader to elevate your business to the next level, trust Anne Gray to deliver the results you need with unwavering dedication and passion. Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!

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