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Closing the Year With Intention, Clarity, and Focus

Dec 14, 2025
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This Is the Season to Review, Not Rush

As the year winds down, I’ve been very intentional about slowing myself down — not to stop, but to review.

This week, I found myself reflecting on the year as a whole.
What worked.
What stretched me.
What needs refinement before I step into the next season.

End-of-year isn’t about pressure. It’s about alignment.

I’ve been spending time reviewing goals, resetting priorities, and making sure the foundation I’m standing on is strong enough for what I’m building next.


What I’m Focusing On Right Now

Right now, my attention is on a few key areas:

  • End-of-year review & goal setting
    Looking at where I am versus where I’m called to go.

  • Education & growth
    Books, mentors, and continued learning that sharpen my thinking and decision-making.

  • Mindset shifts
    Releasing habits and thought patterns that no longer serve this next level.

  • Environment, discipline, and focus
    Protecting my time, my energy, and my peace.

  • ALF systems review
    Reviewing files, cleaning up documents, and storing things properly so nothing carries over messy into the new year.

This season is about preparation. And preparation is a form of faith.


Personal & Business Highlights

Behind the scenes, we’re doing a lot of quiet but important work:

  • Supporting clients as they finalize and organize licensing files

  • Reviewing ALF documentation to ensure everything is inspection-ready

  • Preparing systems and workflows so 2026 starts clean and focused

  • Continuing conversations with new clients who are planning their ALF journey strategically, not rushed

I’ve learned that clarity comes when you give yourself space to review instead of constantly reacting.


The Florida Assisted Living Podcast 🎙️ 

If you need education, encouragement, or step-by-step insight, the podcast is packed with episodes that can completely shift your understanding of this industry.

To Access:

  • Head to YouTube and type “Carline Cadet Francois”
  • Subscribe
  • Turn on notifications

So you’ll be alerted the moment new episodes drop.


Conference Update — Momentum Is Strong

The 2026 ALF Caregivers Conference continues to gain momentum, and tickets are steadily moving.

This conference is designed for those who are serious about elevating how they serve, how they lead, and how they build in the assisted living space.

If attending is part of your 2026 vision, I encourage you to secure your seat now. This is not an event you want to wait on.

Get your ticket here


The ALF CEO Mastermind — Limited to 20 Spots

For those who know they want to go deeper, the ALF CEO Mastermind is an exclusive opportunity that takes place the Sunday following the conference.

This experience is intentionally limited to 20 attendees and includes:

  • A private Mastermind Brunch with me

  • Personalized strategies based on your specific ALF goals

  • One-on-one hot seat coaching

  • Access to a guest speaker sharing insights not available elsewhere

This is for leaders who want clarity, direction, and accountability at a higher level.

Important:
To access the Mastermind, you must first purchase your conference ticket, then add the Mastermind experience. Once the 20 spots are filled, registration closes.


Join Me at a Free 6-hour CE Financial Boot Camp

One of our 2026 ALF Caregivers Conference speakers, Attorney Andrew G. Rosenberg of Rosenberg Law, is hosting a free 6-hour Continuing Education Financial Boot Camp — and I will be attending.

This training is designed for financial and healthcare professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of estate planning, elder care law, and practical protection strategies for themselves and the families they serve.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: 1290 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
CE Credits: 6 hours of approved CE at no cost

You can register here: Click here to register

It’s a powerful opportunity to learn, grow, and meet Attorney Rosenberg in person before the conference.

I’ll be there — and I’d love to see you too.


Your Takeaway for the Week

Before you set new goals, review the ground you’re standing on.

Clean up what’s unfinished.
Strengthen what’s working.
Release what no longer fits.

A focused ending creates a powerful beginning.

Move into the new year with discipline, intention, and faith — and you’ll be amazed at what unfolds.


Your Next Steps?​

#1 Join the ALF Thriving Circle Community — $47/month

Direct access to me, monthly coaching, replays, and a private network to help you stay on track. You’ll gain direct support, resources, and step-by-step guidance from me and a committed group of ALF CEOs. Join the Thriving Circle Community

#2 Get Your ALF CEO Millionaire Planner

This planner is more than a calendar — it’s a full roadmap with licensing steps, checklists, stats, and strategies to keep your ALF goals organized all year long. Order the Planner

#3 Secure Your Seat for the 2026 ALF Caregivers Conference

January 23–24, 2026 at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel. Two days of connection, resources, and transformation. The last conference completely sold out. Get Your Ticket Now

#4 Book a One-on-One Strategy Session With Me

If you're ready to get licensed the first time — always on first inspection — you can schedule a consultation and let’s build your ALF the right way. Book Your Consultation


With prosperity,
Carline Cadet Francois
CEO, Florida Assisted Living Consulting LLC

 

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