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
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
Apr 4How to Set a Boundary That Actually WorksOverworking to meet a client’s ever-escalating demands. Checking email in the evenings and on the weekends. Catching up on work on your days off. Taking on a client you know isn’t a great fit for you. Letting invoice payments drag on and on. These are common examples of boundaries my…Yourbusinessguide6 min readYourbusinessguide6 min read
Mar 28Building FreeEO Days into Your Workweek — No Clients, No Meetings, No RushingEver heard of a “CEO Day” for your business? A day where you do strategic planning, finances, take a walk…all the things that help you plan for the month ahead. I love this idea, but the name is problematic. Have you ever met a typical CEO? They’re in non-stop meetings…Yourbusinessguide6 min readYourbusinessguide6 min read
Mar 21Making Imperfect Decisions (even when they feel uncomfortable or overwhelming)All I can think about right now are colour choices. I’m in the beginning phases of a website makeover and I’ve completely fixated on updating my brand colours. What ones do I like? What colours make a person feel grounded? What colours have the lowest carbon footprint (yes, that’s a…Yourbusinessguide5 min readYourbusinessguide5 min read
Mar 13A Pep Talk for You, The Incredible Business OwnerHow often do you stop and congratulate yourself for everything you’ve accomplished? When was the last time you really recognized how insanely brave you’ve been for running your own business? Today I want you to know that I see you. I know how hard you’ve worked. I know what you’ve…Yourbusinessguide3 min readYourbusinessguide3 min read