Lessons from 2024: Building Bridges, Finding Balance, and What Comes Next

This week, I’m reflecting on what worked in 2024, what didn’t work, and what comes next.

It’s been three years since I stumbled into this strange thing called being a creator. I started sharing my insights with absolutely no game plan.

I had no formal social media strategy, but I had the desire to share everything I’d learned over many years of being a coach, trainer, and entrepreneur, and an inkling that it would somehow turn into something.

That’s it.

Little did I know what the next three years had in store for me.

I wanted to share some reflections on the past year with you, which I hope will help you as you build your own paths in the year ahead. I hope you can learn from my mistakes and set yourself up for success in 2025.

What Worked

Building Relationships

My biggest success in 2024 was the relationships I nurtured. I focused on going the extra mile for clients, truly listening to their needs, and delivering results that exceeded expectations. This led to deeper trust, stronger connections, and more repeat business.

Hard Work and Dedication

2024 was a year of intense effort, and that hard work paid off. By consistently showing up, staying committed, and delivering value, I built a foundation that will support future growth.

Clarity & Alignment

I’ve spent a lot of the past year thinking about what the hell I’m doing, and why I’m doing it.

I’ve been an entrepreneur for nearly 20 years now, and have built Upskill Consulting, delivered transformative workshops, and coached leaders across industries. I’ve also had my share of failures and learned from every one of them.

Something I’ve realized is that true success comes when your work is aligned with your values. Building something valuable takes time. It is not a worthy trade-off to give 5-10 years of your life to something purely to make money.

Coming into 2025, I feel more clarity and alignment around what I am trying to achieve:

• Inspire people to create the lives they want.

• Teach people how to build resilience and adapt to cultural differences.

• Share my journey as a coach and entrepreneur.

• Do work I’m proud of.

What Didn’t Work

Launching Too Many Programs

In 2024, I tried to launch too many different types of coaching programs. While my intention was to reach a wider audience, it spread my energy too thin and diluted my focus. The silver lining is that this experience helped me realize the importance of honing in on what I’m truly passionate about and where I can deliver the most impact.

This year, I’m focusing on Cultural Intelligence and Resilience—two areas where I’ve seen the greatest need and the greatest potential for transformation.

Work-Life Balance

I overworked myself in 2024. While it was my best year ever in terms of business, I realized the toll it took on my health and personal life.

Achieving a better balance will be a key focus in 2025.

What’s Next?

Expanding Training and Coaching

In 2025, I’m expanding my training and coaching programs into Southeast Asia and beyond. In 2024, I started coaching clients in Singapore, India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Vietnam, and I’m excited to continue building on that momentum.

Launching Unshakeable: The 6-Week Resilience Mastery Program

I’m also thrilled to announce the next cohort of my 6-week resilience program, UNSHAKABLE.

This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with structured, science-based tools from positive psychology, empowering you to navigate life’s inevitable storms and achieve greater meaning and fulfillment. Over the course of 6 weeks, you’ll learn how to:

• Develop a growth mindset and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.

• Practice mindfulness and self-compassion to reduce stress and increase well-being.

• Cultivate positive emotions and gratitude for a happier, more fulfilling life.

• Build strong, supportive relationships that nourish your soul.

• Find your purpose and align your actions with your values.

The usual price for the 6-week program is $3999, but for this cohort, I’m offering it for $1250 per seat. If you’d like to learn more, email me directly at [email protected] or book a call here

Thank you for joining this week’s Build a Better You!

Here’s to a focused, impactful, and balanced 2025!

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Wishing you simplicity and strength,

Coach Terry C