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Assessing challenges & setbacks
Identifying areas for improvement
Challenges are part of any career journey and
can often reveal valuable growth areas. Re昀氀ect
on moments in 2025 that didn’t go as planned and
consider what you learned from each experience.
Here are some common career challenges that
might resonate:
Pinpointing areas where you can upskill will guide
your career goals and professional development.
For each challenge, consider actionable ways
to improve and build resilience. Here are some
examples:
Time management issues: Perhaps you found
yourself struggling to meet deadlines or felt
overwhelmed by your workload.
Missed networking opportunities: It’s easy to let
networking slip, especially when busy, but missed
connections can mean missed chances for growth.
Public speaking challenges: Many professionals
昀椀nd public speaking di昀昀icult, but it’s an important
skill for career progression.
Di昀昀iculty learning new skills: Some skills take
longer to master than expected, and it can be
frustrating to not see immediate results.
Managing con昀氀ict in teams: Navigating team
dynamics can be challenging, especially when
disagreements arise.
These challenges can all serve as positive
learning experiences, giving you a foundation for
improvement and growth in 2026.
Time management: If time management was a
challenge, you could try time-blocking techniques
or use productivity apps to be琀琀er organise tasks.
Networking & relationship building: Set a goal to
a琀琀end at least two networking events next year or
reach out to a new contact monthly. Strengthening
your network will expand your career support
system and open new opportunities.
Communication skills: If public speaking or
interpersonal communication was di昀昀icult,
consider joining a public speaking club or seeking
opportunities to present in smaller groups to build
con昀椀dence gradually.
Mastering new skills: If learning a new skill took
longer than expected, allocate more structured
study time or break up the skill into smaller
components to tackle one at a time.
Con昀氀ict management: To navigate team con昀氀icts
more e昀昀ectively, focus on developing skills in
active listening, con昀氀ict resolution, and emotional
intelligence. Look for workshops or mentorship
opportunities to strengthen these abilities.
By turning challenges into clear areas for
improvement, you set yourself up for steady career
progression and greater resilience in 2026.
