It's less than two weeks until the end of the year. We are in the midst of the holiday season – a time for celebration, community, giving, and reflection. It is also a time for planning for success in the new year. In this episode, Nikki reflects back on 2020 and shares memorable moments, new competencies she’d developed over the year, and her lifelong planning rituals that help her reach her goals in the new year. And finally, as the year comes to a close, we would like to thank our listeners for your support and ask you to help us to empower even more women worldwide. Podcast subscriptions and ratings affect the visibility of content on popular platforms, especially on Apple. It takes less than 2 minutes and it’s easy. Please help! Here are 3 simple steps to Subscribe, Rate, and Review. 1. Click here your iPhone or Desktop. 2. Click on “SUBSCRIBE”. 3. Scroll down below ALL episodes and you will see “Ratings and Reviews” on the iPhone.   Click the stars to rate and then write a review. Thank you for your support and for this precious holiday gift to our community!   Highlights: [01:02] Nikki’s reflection on the year [06:50] What Nikki learned this year [14:09] 3 questions Nikki asks herself at year end [18:01] Nikki’s ritual in planning for the new year [25:12] Nikki’s vision for 2021   Quotes: “Within every crisis there is opportunity.” – Nikki Barua “Nothing mobilizes a group of people more than coming together and uniting around a common cause.” – Nikki Barua “You can’t control everything that is coming your way, but you can control your response.” – Nikki Barua “With focus and sustained commitment, anything is possible.” – Nikki Barua   About Nikki Barua: Nikki Barua is a digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, author & speaker. Website: https://www.nikkibarua.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenikkibarua/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenikkibarua/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkibarua/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikkiBarua   About Monica Marquez: Monica Marquez is an ex-Googler, diversity expert and senior corporate leader. Website: https://themonicamarquez.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMonicaMarquez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themonicamarquez/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/themmarquez