PinnedThe 6 Key Areas I Help Every Small Business Owner WithEach business is different. Not just because they sell different services or because they have different strategies, but because each business owner has their own unique vision for their life. Their hopes and dreams vary considerably and each one requires a nuanced business to fulfil them. …Yourbusinessguide6 min readYourbusinessguide6 min read
PinnedWhat is Self-Doubt, Really?A client is late paying an invoice…what do you do? A. You calmly send them a message reminding them to pay their invoice, and you move on with the rest of your day. B. You agonize over what this means…did they not like the service? Do they think it’s too…Yourbusinessguide4 min readYourbusinessguide4 min read
PinnedThe Truth About Free Coaching and Why I Offer Gift SessionsHand up if you’ve spent a ton of non-refundable money on a service, only to find a pit in your stomach because you really didn’t align with the practitioner… Other hand up if you’ve been on a “discovery call” with a coach or practitioner only to be sold to by…Yourbusinessguide5 min readYourbusinessguide5 min read
Aug 15Summer Reading List 2023Sometimes these articles can get a little serious, so today I thought I’d write to you about one of my favourite things…books! And not just a list of “best business books of 2023” but a snapshot of what books have my attention right now. You game to join me? I’ve…Yourbusinessguide6 min readYourbusinessguide6 min read
Jul 18Setting You and Your Virtual Assistant Up for SuccessThe business owners I work with tend to have endless to-do lists and not enough time to get stuff done, so a natural next step for many of them is to hire help. Often that help comes in the form of an assistant, and these days the assistant typically works…Yourbusinessguide3 min readYourbusinessguide3 min read
Jul 10What the “Shoulds” and “Have Tos” are Telling You in Your BusinessTwo of the most noticeable phrases to a coach are “I should” and “I have to”. When a client says those words, it could be the topic of an entire call to unpack their meaning. …Yourbusinessguide6 min readYourbusinessguide6 min read
Jun 13Website Considerations Beyond Conversions — hidden things to think about when building an accessible and ethical websiteHow many people truly love their website? Over and over, even people with brand new (expensive) websites feel like there are things to fix and they want to change. I get it. For solo business owners especially, your website is a reflection of YOU, and it is tempting to want…Ethical Business5 min readEthical Business5 min read
May 16My Business Coaching Approach (and concerns about “mindset coaching”)After 10 years of coaching, you can probably imagine I’ve tried a lot of different styles and approaches, especially since I’ve coached in so many other businesses where I’ve had to adopt whatever approach they asked me to. I’ve been a chameleon, and although tough at times, I’ve learned tons…Business Coaching5 min readBusiness Coaching5 min read
May 9Using Asana to Manage Your Workflows, Projects, and TasksI often get asked about how I keep track of things in my business. I’ve tried all sorts of other tools like ClickUp, Trello, and Airtable, but year after year I keep coming back to Asana. …Yourbusinessguide1 min readYourbusinessguide1 min read
Apr 25I Schedule Stuff in My Calendar and I Don’t Stick to It…Help!You’re trying to get “back on track” and “get organized” so you start putting all your appointments and tasks in your calendar. You “time block” like people (including me) suggest. Monday morning comes and before 10am you’re already off the rails and behind schedule. Or maybe you followed some of…Yourbusinessguide7 min readYourbusinessguide7 min read