It’s Chain of Learning’s first anniversary this month! And it’s the time of year for gratitude and thanks – and for reflection. 

Thank you for listening and for being part of this Chain of Learning that we are growing together. 

To mark this podcast milestone, I want to practice what I talk about on nearly every episode – reflection – as I believe it IS the foundation of learning and impact.

In this episode, I share my reflections from the Chain of Learning’s first year and walk  you through the process I use and teach for reflection – so you can apply this same reflection process to whatever you are working on, both professionally and personally. 

Whether you’re leading teams, fostering innovation, or driving continuous improvement – or simply looking to take the next step forward in your life – purposeful reflection is the foundation for your ultimate success.

I invite you to embed reflection into your practice — not just as a one-time exercise but as a regular habit – that guides you toward excellence. 

Thanks for the opportunity to grow and strengthen our Chain of Learning together. Here’s to the journey of growth and another year of reflections ahead!

2:37 The meaning of the Japanese word Hansei
4:11 The 5 steps to applying Hansei and using the (SAPD) cycle

5:28 Reflection Process 1: immediate self reflection after an event, even if you’re short on time
6:27 Reflection Process 2: reflect with others or in a group setting to get feedback and share ideas
8:05 Reflection Process 3: reflect over time by looking back
9:38 Backstory of how the Chain of Learning podcast started
12:37 Process launching the podcast and the challenges and lessons learned
18:53 Personal growth and what I have learned over time since starting the podcast
31:47 Questions to ask yourself to add reflection in your daily, monthly and yearly process

31:35 Share your process for reflection on LinkedIn or via email