Part 2: How to Stop Self Sabotage and Achieve Your Goals in 2026

In this episode, I unpack the real reasons we self-sabotage and introduce the science-backed CLEAR framework - designed to counteract it and help you break through barriers to your biggest goals in 2026. Whether you’re setting personal milestones or leading a team, you’ll find actionable insights to help you and your team shine brighter.

This recording was longer than usual 😂, because there’s lots of great content to share, so it’s delivered in two shorter episodes.

Part 1️⃣ (last week): The Top 5 Goal Self-Sabotage Mistakes that even the most driven people make - and how to avoid them.

Part 2️⃣ (this week): The CLEAR Framework for setting and achieving goals to elevate your work and life.

What you’ll learn in Part 2️⃣:
💡 The 5-step CLEAR framework that top performers use to overcome self-sabotage and accelerate success.
💡 Practical, science-based strategies to boost energy, align actions, and stay motivated all year.
💡 How to set meaningful goals, build durable habits, and rise to the next level—at work and in life.

Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth in 2026!

Estelle Read
Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker

Timestamps:
(00:00) Welcome to the Optimising Your Brilliance Podcast
(01:04) Support the show: Like, subscribe, and share
(01:30) Recap of last episode and what’s ahead
(02:17) Why we self-sabotage and how to break the cycle
(03:44) Who this episode is for: leaders, professionals, and goal-setters
(04:04) The science behind self-sabotage and transformation
(05:12) Introducing the CLEAR framework
(10:47) Step 1: Get clear on your vision and goals
(11:06) Step 2: Let go of identity threats and limiting beliefs
(12:15) Step 3: Energise: plugging energy leaks and boosting motivation
(13:46) Step 4: Take aligned action and build success habits
(15:57) Step 5: Rise: review, refine, and recognise your progress
(45:58) Final thoughts, how to connect, and closing

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