By Tina Johnson, Founder, The CEO Consulting Group
At the start of the year, it’s easy to feel the spark – fresh vision, new energy, and clear goals. But by June, that energy often shifts. Not because something went wrong, but because real life and real business are always evolving. The halfway point isn’t a warning sign – it’s an invitation.
This is the moment to pause, take a breath, and re-engage with intention. The progress you’re looking for may not come from doing more, but from reconnecting with what matters most.
According to research published in the Harvard Business Review, leaders who conduct a mid-year review are significantly more likely to reach their year-end goals, not because they push harder, but because they realign early. They adjust with purpose, not panic.
The Power of a Mid-Year Reset
Momentum doesn’t require speed – it requires clarity.
If the first half of your year was filled with bold moves, unexpected changes, or shifting priorities, you’re not off track. You’re in motion. And that motion becomes meaningful when you stop to ask: What’s truly working? What’s worth carrying forward?
A reset allows you to quiet the noise, come back to your values, and choose your direction with intention. This isn’t about changing everything. It’s about choosing what matters next – and making space to do it well.
Reflect with Purpose
Instead of jumping into what’s not working, begin with what is.
- What progress are you proud of?
- What strategies are gaining traction?
- Where are you seeing clarity or confidence you didn’t have in January?
And yes, there may be areas you want to shift or refine. That doesn’t signal failure. It signals growth. Every result is insight. Every outcome is a reflection point. This is your opportunity to learn, lead, and move forward with a deeper focus.
Revisit and Refresh Your SMART Goals
This mid-year moment is the perfect time to revisit the SMART goals you set in January. Where are you making progress? Where might your goals need to shift based on what you’ve learned so far this year?
We’ve created a free digital gift to help guide you in mapping, updating, and realigning your SMART goals with intention.Download the SMART Goals planning gift.
Whether you’re refining existing goals or setting fresh ones for the next six months, this tool will help you move forward with structure, clarity, and confidence.
Three Questions to Refocus the Rest of Your Year
You don’t need a complicated plan. You need honest reflection and a clear direction. Try asking yourself:
- What are my top three priorities for the rest of the year?
- Where am I spending time, energy, or money that no longer aligns?
- What support or structure would help me stay consistent?
Permission to Pivot
Not everything you set out to do in January is meant to last all year – and that’s a sign of wisdom, not weakness. You’re allowed to evolve. You’re allowed to let go of what no longer fits.
Ask yourself:
What still matters to me and to my business?
Refocus there. That’s where real progress lives.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Recommitment doesn’t require isolation. In fact, it works better when done in a community.
This is a powerful time to reconnect with your clients, your team, your coach, and your CEO circle. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Conversations spark clarity. Reflection creates momentum.
Your clients are also part of this. What are they asking for now? What feedback have they offered recently? Re-engaging with your audience often reveals where to focus next.
And Don’t Forget You
You are the engine behind your business. Your well-being matters just as much as your revenue.
Pause to ask:
- How am I doing – honestly?
- What boundaries or rest do I need to protect my energy?
- How will I acknowledge and celebrate the progress I’ve already made?
Why This Moment Matters
Mid-year isn’t just a checkpoint – it’s a chance to realign. Not just with your calendar, but with your values and your vision.
This is especially true for women in leadership. The demands are constant, but this moment invites you to step back, reflect, and ask:
Am I building a business that reflects the version of success that’s right for me?
At The CEO Consulting Group, we support entrepreneurs who are scaling with strategy and purpose, not for the sake of growth, but for the sake of alignment. This kind of leadership doesn’t just happen. It’s chosen – again and again.
You don’t need to overhaul everything. You just need to decide what matters next.
Let this be your reminder:
You haven’t missed your moment. You’re right on time to begin again, with clarity, confidence, and support behind you.
Download the SMART Goals planning gift. Reconnect with your vision.
And let’s move through the second half of the year – together.
