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How many of you hard-working, goal & growth-oriented Business Owners have said:
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 ...
Whether you're just beginning the entrepreneurial journey as a solopreneur or already have 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. Something's gotta give, so you hire support and realize- this requires even more work. You feel stuck in the daily grind keeping the business afloat and think- what ha...
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.
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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...
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...
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?
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First, let me remind you of that term: toleration.
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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...
In life, the journey is often filled with unexpected challenges and setbacks (aka "the sh*t"). It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of daily tasks, client demands, and the relentless pursuit of "doing". Yet, amidst all the yuck, there's a powerful truth that can profoundly shape our experience: we have the ability to choose our perspective.
One of my all-time favorite quotes is by Viktor Frankl, a renowned psychiatrist and Holoc...
Resourcefulness is the heartbeat of Entrepreneurship. It’s the art of finding ways to leverage what you HAVE to create what you NEED.
It’s also vital skill for anyone looking to thrive in BOTH business and life.
As Entrepreneurs and Business Owners, the ability to be resourceful can mean the difference between surviving and thriving.
So, what does it mean to be a resourceful person?
A resourceful person can solve problems quickly a...
As a Business Owner, who also wears many other hats outside the office, it's easy to find yourself juggling a multitude of tasks and projects simultaneously.Â
This juggling act can feel like progress, yet it can leave you with a lot of "open loops."
Open loops are unfinished tasks or projects that not only linger in your physical space, they linger in your mental space. Understanding what open loops are, how they impact your mental ca...
Assessments have become quite popular. Most of us have engaged in some kind of an assessment, whether it's a requirement for work or because it's a popular craze that everyone's doing. From Enneagram and Myers Briggs to DISC and 16 Personalities, people love to share and compare their results.
In this post, I'll dive into the topic of assessments- exploring both the WHAT and WHY. I'll also provide a short list of my 4 favorite assessme...
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