
Planning 2026 (Part 1): The 5 Essential & Strategic Steps I & My Clients Use
Imperfectly Impactful with Cat Roten
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Show Notes
Most people plan their year from a place of obligation, over-functioning, and blind optimism. In this episode, I lay the strategic foundation for planning & designing 2026 in a way that actually works, with desires that serve your life, not steal from it.
You’ll walk away with a clear framework to assess what needs to go, what needs to be completed, and what kind of life you’re actually building your business to support.
What You’ll Learn:
- The #1 planning mistake even seasoned entrepreneurs make in Q1 (and what to do instead).
- How to audit your calendar to uncover hidden energetic drains.
- Why I don’t believe in vision casting without infrastructure to hold it.
- 5 foundational decisions to anchor your year in sustainability, not stress.
You can’t create alignment by accident. You need desires, intentions, & a structure that supports your energy, your family, your business, and your next evolution.