The Modern Approach to Goal-Setting: Why "Vision Boards" Don’t Work
Futureboards Method: The most effective form of goal setting. Companies see increased employee engagement, higher satisfaction, and a stronger company culture as a result.
For years, we’ve heard about vision boards—the classic exercise of cutting out magazine clippings and pasting them onto a poster board in hopes of manifesting success. But let’s be real—did they actually work? Maybe a random thing or two came true, but for most, those boards remained just that—wishful thinking on paper.
As a corporate leader, entrepreneur, or professional, you know that results come from clarity, strategy, and execution. That’s where my Futureboards method comes in, based on my #1 best-selling book #futureboards.
From Rock Bottom to a Blueprint for Success
In 2008, my life imploded. I was a newly single mom of three, facing financial ruin, struggling to find work, after my husband left. I needed a way to completely transform my reality—not just set vague hopes for the future. That’s when I unknowingly created my first #futureboard.
Unlike traditional vision boards, a Futureboard isn’t a random collage. It’s a strategic blueprint—a visual representation of your biggest goals across all areas of your life, designed with precision and intent. Instead of wishful thinking, it’s a tool to reprogram your brain for success, motivation, and action.
I had never expected my first Futureboard to manifest, I'd just created it to give me direction and hope for my future, but within 18 months, I had tripled my income, landed a big promotion at my new job, started traveling, and saw my biggest dreams coming to life. Since then, I’ve built a thriving business, written bestselling books, and coached thousands of individuals and corporate teams on how to use this method to create real, measurable results.
Why Top Companies Are Using Futureboards
Organizations like Nike, Sony, Verizon, Pinterest, and Xerox bring me in to teach my Futureboards method to their leaders and teams because it’s the most effective form of goal setting. They see increased employee engagement, higher satisfaction, and a stronger company culture as a result.
The key to unlocking high performance is different for everyone, but without genuine self-motivation, employees will struggle to maintain consistency and be more prone to burnout. My workshops help employees activate their personal motivation by connecting their career goals with their personal dreams, fueling engagement, productivity, and long-term success. When people feel personally inspired they show up differently in all areas of their life, including at work.
Imagine if your team:
Was naturally motivated every morning—no need for constant external push
Had a clear vision for their success and could tie their daily work to their long-term personal dreams and career vision
Understood how to build a mindset wired for growth, resilience, and high performance
Learned how to use visualization techniques to reduce stress and improve well-being
That’s the power of a Futureboard. It’s not just about personal development—it’s about professional transformation.
Ready to Redefine Your Future and Set Your Employees Up for Success?
Whether you’re an executive, a sales leader, or an entrepreneur, understanding how to align your professional ambitions with personal fulfillment is the key to long-term success.
Let’s move beyond outdated goal-setting methods and start using a proven system that works.
Are you ready to create your #futureboard and start designing the future you actually want? Let’s talk.
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Sarah Centrella is a sought-after expert in personal development, with over a decade of experience coaching teams and executives at leading companies like Pinterest, Nike, Sony, Verizon, and Morgan Stanley. She is the Founder of VIVIAMO and author of three best-selling books and the creator of trademarked methods that provide actionable strategies for creating purpose-driven lives and thriving workplaces.