It is hard to progress if your goals are vague. Clarity on what you want from the next 12–18 months guides what you say yes or no to. 

Regularly review and align your career goals with your evolving interests and the industry's changing landscape. 

Quick win (5 minutes):

Write down one professional goal for the next year that genuinely matters to you.

More time to invest? (60 minutes):

Write down three professional goals – for example “Move from service to projects”, “Lead my own BMS project”, or “Transition into energy or analytics”. For each, capture why it matters, what success looks like, and one practical first step you can take in January. Keep this somewhere you will see it weekly.