Do you associate STRESS with SUCCESS? Have you ever felt like being constantly busy and overwhelmed is something all entrepreneurs should wear like a badge of honour? As if you’re not doing enough unless you’re on the brink of burnout? Even if we try to ignore it, this message is everywhere. I remember thinking in […]
One of the most common challenges I hear from entrepreneurs is the overwhelming sense of “going it alone.” You wish you had a small, trusted group to bounce ideas off at any moment. You want honest feedback on a challenge you’re facing. You crave a space to debrief or vent—with people who get it, without […]
There’s always the temptation to “go it alone” when starting a business. Investing in a coach or finding a mentor often feels like something for “later”—when our business feels more legit. But if I had to name one influence I’m forever grateful for, it’s my business mentor. She’s my accountability partner, my guide, and someone […]
“I’ll do that when my business is legit!” Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve said it to someone—or to yourself—as a reason not to take action just yet. Some examples might sound like: I’ll find an admin assistant… “when my business is legit.” I’ll join that mastermind… “when my business is legit.” I’ll buy a new computer… […]
Okay! We’ve hit February—the year is well and truly off and running. The kids are back at school and hopefully some kind of routine has returned. Now it’s time to dive into your business goals for the year. I’m guessing you’ve got an action list of things you want to achieve, but maybe you haven’t […]
If I asked you, “How healthy is your business?”—what’s your gut response? Are you feeling confident and ready to declare your business fighting fit? Or are you more in the “could use a trip to the GP… or maybe the ICU” camp? When all parts of your business are working in harmony, they create sustainable […]
Last week I introduced you to Donald Miller’s Business Made Simple University—an answer to the common struggle of, “University didn’t teach me how to run a business!” (Catch up here if you missed it.) This week I want to share why I’m so passionate about BMSU—and why I became a certified Business Made Simple coach. […]
Most of us start a business because we’re passionate about something. We have an expertise we want to share with the world—and launching a business becomes our way to do just that. At first, it’s exciting. We’re energized and can’t imagine doing anything else. But then the reality sets in—and it can feel overwhelming. I’m […]