Are you tired of setting too many goals, getting overwhelmed, and then losing momentum?
In this class, you’ll learn a simple, sustainable system for setting intentional goals for your creative business, ones that actually stick without the burnout.
Through guided reflection, SMART goal-setting, and quarterly planning (with a little help from AI), I’ll walk you through my own goal-setting process step by step.
You’ll learn how to turn big-picture visions into 2–3 realistic focus areas, set measurable annual goals, break them into quarterly priorities, and organise everything with a visual tool like Trello, Notion, or Canva - whatever works best for you.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this class, you’ll be able to:
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<li>Reflect on your past business wins and challenges to identify what truly drives growth. </li>
<li>Use ChatGPT prompts to brainstorm and structure your creative business goals. </li>
<li>Define 2–3 annual focus areas and set SMART goals for each.</li>
<li>Break your annual goals into quarterly priorities you can realistically achieve. </li>
<li>Turn those quarterly goals into manageable, actionable tasks using a visual board.</li>
<li>Create your own quarterly plan using the provided Goal-Setting Template.</li>
</ul>
Why You Should Take This Class
Many creatives and small business owners set too many goals, and end up feeling scattered, stuck, or burned out.
I know, because I used to do the same, until I created a simple quarterly system that helped me stay focused and actually make progress.
This class isn’t about hustling harder or chasing a hundred goals. It’s about clarity, focus, and sustainable growth. Whether you’re a freelancer, creative entrepreneur, or solopreneur, you’ll leave with a plan you can start using right away - one that feels calm, realistic, and genuinely motivating.
Who This Class is For
This class is designed for:
<ul>
<li>Creative entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and freelancers who feel overwhelmed by traditional goal-setting. </li>
<li>Small business owners who want to make steady progress without burning out. </li>
<li>Anyone curious about using ChatGPT and simple visual tools to support their planning. </li>
</ul>
No prior AI or project management experience is required - just bring your business goals and a willingness to simplify.
Materials/Resources
To help you succeed, I’ve included:
<ul>
<li>A lite business version of my Goal-Setting Template (designed just for this class). </li>
<li>A ChatGPT Prompt Sheet with copy-and-paste examples you can reuse every quarter.</li>
</ul>
All resources are available in the “Projects &amp; Resources” tab for easy download.
See you in class! :)
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Class Project

Lesson 1 - Why fewer goals work better

Lesson 2 - Reflect on your business

Lesson 3 -  Envision Your Ideal Creative Future

Lesson 4 - Turn Your Vision into a 12 month Objective  & Focus Areas

Lesson 5 - Turn Your Focus Areas into SMART Goals & Quarterly Priorities

Lesson 6 - Turn Quarterly Priorities into Action Tasks

Lesson 7 - Staying Accountable

Wrap up

SKILLSHARE LL Marketing - Goal-setting  template .pdf

My 12-month vision, focus areas and goals

Stop Overwhelm: A Creative’s Guide to Goal-Setting with AI, Trello, & ChatGPT

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