How many of you hard-working, goal & growth-oriented Business Owners have said:

• "I'm so tired"
• "I'm so busy"
• "I can't seem to catch my breath"

I’ve been there.

In the early days of my floral and event design business, I was constantly exhausted and overwhelmed, juggling all my responsibilities. I knew that way of living wasn't sustainable.

I needed to find a better way of navigating life, so I could be happier no matter what ...

This is 2 Part question...

PART 1: Think about a time when you were frustrated. What value/s were not being met?
PART 2: Think about a time when you were really happy. What value/s were being met?

When you become clear on your PERSONAL VALUES, you begin to understand what drives and motivates you. You can then use this understanding to make more informed decisions about future goals, roles, activities and even people that align with your v...

Whether beginning the entrepreneurial journey as a solopreneur or initially launching with a full Team, delegating effectively is quite possibly one of the biggest challenges for Business Owners.

As your business grows, so do the demands on your time, energy and focus. The increasing demands become overwhelming and a need for change becomes obvious; however, you're stuck in the daily grind keeping the business afloat and see no way o...

Let's talk about something that drains your energy as a Business Owner.

It's a slow nudge, that becomes a dull pain and gets worse over time.

Whether you're new to business ownership or you've been at it a while, if you're ambitious and driven- you've got ideas out the wah-zoo and a to-do list a mile long.

All those ideas and to-dos can be really energizing. Having lots of "balls in the air" can be exciting, making you feel produ...

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Or have you been working your tail off and need a little break to re-calibrate your work/life balance? I've got a simple Coaching Question and steps you can take to prioritize 1 thing each day for YOU!

What is 1 thing you can do to make today a ______ day for you? (insert the word that represents the FEELING you want to have today)

So much of our daily lives are run by a long to-do list and the...

The Power of TED, The Empowerment Dynamic by David Emerald

This small little book packs a BIG PUNCH! It's on my TOP 4 FAVORITES list!

Written like a fable, the author takes the reader on a journey with his fictitious character, David. He meets a pair of wise strangers who guide him from feeling like a "Victim" to becoming a "Creator."  

Author David Emerald weaves impactful, potentially life-changing knowledge into a heartwarming sto...

Effective communication is a cornerstone of leadership and business success. It's not just about transmitting information- it's about building relationships, fostering trust, and facilitating collaboration.

As leaders and business owners, navigating conversations with employees, clients, and even rectifying missteps is vital to your success AND your sustainability. In this post, I share strategies for providing constructive feedback, s...

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman and Kaley Warner Klemp

The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership offers 15 commitments (think- principles that guide behavior) and straight-forward practices that you can apply to shift from below the line leadership (closed, defensive, committed to being right) to above the line leadership (open, curious, committed to learning).

The 15 Commitments are:

1. Res
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Procrastination is defined as "the act of delaying or postponing something."

Sounds pretty straight-forward. For a Business Owner, choosing to delay or postpone something can happen on a daily.

So, when does it become a big enough problem that it starts to become an emotional toleration?

First, let me remind you of that term: toleration.

A toleration is anything that you're tolerating on a regular basis that drains your energy...

What Do Salmon, Salad, and a Yacht Rock Concert Have in Common?

I found myself at a Yacht Rock concert. The band was The Captain and Camille. They cover all the best hits of the 70s— my absolute favorite decade for music! We ate, we sang, we danced. I caught myself on the dance floor, realizing I was living out the life I envisioned when I planned my year. I was dancing with my husband, letting myself be free of worry, experiencing pur...