Welcome to Garry Talks, a weekly podcast focusing on personal and professional growth, hosted by Garry Kelly - Entrepreneur, teacher, broadcaster, public speaker, and managing director of Marketing Agency GK Media. Through weekly interviews with entrepreneurs, musicians, actors, marketing experts etc., this podcast offers an insight into the lives behind success, the challenges they have faced, and the solutions they have developed to rise above them. Listeners can expect insider tips, life advice and personal stories from Garry and our guests that can help you achieve personal and professional fulfilment. Enjoy! Join Our Tribe now at www.GarryTalks.com This podcast is part of GK Media Studios Creators Network.
Episodes
Friday Jan 09, 2026
Friday Jan 09, 2026
In this New Year special of "Wellth Talks" from the GK Media Studios Creators Network, hosts Garry Kelly, Niall Leyden, and Pádraic Ó Máille reflect on 2025 and guide listeners through strategic planning for 2026. They emphasise setting “Smart Hairy Audacious Goals” (SHAGs), honest self-assessment, and the power of simple routines. The episode encourages listeners to physically write down their goals, use a one-page plan, and choose a guiding word for the year, fostering focus, accountability, and personal growth as the new year begins.
Here is a link to our Wellth Success Blueprint for 2026
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ad8cx9ifsxzj5vsf/2026_Wellth_Success_Template6evc7.pdf
And here is a link to Pádraic’s One-Page Planner from Smácht
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2ni3qbyay5j26nhp/The_One_Page_Planner_Smacht_bfe4t.pdf
Please visit:
GK Media
https://www.gkmedia.ie
Atlantic Wealth Management
https://atlanticwm.ie
Pádraic Ó Máille Smácht
https://omaille.ie
Disclaimer: Niall Leyden is the Founder of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited, a firm that is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland to advise on and arrange a range of financial products. Please note that Niall’s comments in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and are not recommendations or financial advice and do not form part of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited’s regulated activity.
Podcast Network Introduction (00:00:00)
Brief intro to GK Media Studios and the Creators Network.
New Year Welcome & Reflections (00:00:17)
Hosts welcome listeners to 2026, reflect on Christmas, and discuss reviewing the past year.
Setting Expectations & Big Goals (00:01:55)
Discussion on calibrating expectations, setting big but realistic goals, and focusing on what truly matters.
George Kinder & Learning from Experts (00:04:15)
Introduction to George Kinder, financial planning inspiration, and learning from global experts.
One-Page Strategic Plan Introduction (00:05:28)
Explanation of the one-page strategic plan and its importance for personal and business growth.
Strategic Planning: The Power of One Page (00:07:03)
Story of a successful entrepreneur using a one-page plan and the psychological benefits of simplicity.
Reviewing the Past Year: Victories, Failures, Learnings (00:08:57)
Guided questions to reflect on 2025’s successes, failures, and key learnings.
Current Reality: SWOT Analysis (00:10:53)
Using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to assess current position at the start of 2026.
Opportunities and Threats in 2026 (00:12:52)
Identifying top opportunities and threats, including the impact of AI and external risks.
The Power of Writing Things Down (00:15:12)
Emphasizing the value of physically writing goals and plans for clarity and manifestation.
Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs) & SHAGs (00:16:19)
Introduction to setting a single, bold goal for the year—“SHAG” (Smart Hairy Audacious Goal).
Confronting Reality & Action Planning (00:18:03)
Assessing current reality versus big goals and planning actionable steps to achieve them.
Routines & Habits for Success (00:20:23)
Importance of routines and habits, with examples of daily and weekly practices for personal growth.
Completing the One-Page Plan (00:22:02)
Recap of the 11-question, one-page plan and the importance of writing it out.
Annual Offsite & Monk Mode Reflection (00:22:59)
Sharing the value of an annual offsite retreat for deep planning and reflection.
Focusing on Less & Energy Management (00:23:46)
Strategy of starting the year with less, managing energy, and focusing on high-impact activities.
Habits, Scheduling, and Accountability (00:25:24)
Three steps for building habits: prioritizing, scheduling, and having an accountability partner.
Setting Priorities in Family, Health, Income, and Business (00:27:00)
Breaking down annual goals into family, health, income, and business priorities with actionable steps.
Choosing a One-Word Theme for 2026 (00:29:47)
Each host selects a single word to focus on for the next 90 days to drive clarity and intention.
Closing Thoughts & Encouragement (00:31:32)
Encouragement to physically write down goals, pin them up, and review progress throughout the year.
Podcast Outro (00:32:45)
Closing credits and thanks from GK Media Studios.
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