Jul 19Thinking big is the easy partAs an entrepreneur, you’ve most likely been advised to think big, go big or go home, or set BHAG’s, aka Big Audacious Hairy Goals (that one always sounds a bit gross to me!). I’m as guilty as the next person of falling for the allure of a big audacious goal…Business Coach5 min read
Jun 14Feeling behind as a business owner?Hands up if you’ve ever believed your peers are further along/more organized/more successful/generally better than you? 🙋♀️ I’m willing to bet nearly all of you have your hand up. I know I do! Whether we’re talking about your perception of yourself as an entrepreneur, a creative, a parent, a friend…Creative Business3 min read
May 18Where goals fall short: a guide to wholehearted planningDo you have something you absolutely love and hate about yourself? I can think of a few things, but the one that creates a lot of dissonance for me is my tendency and ability to plan. It’s a blessing and a curse. On the positive side, I can be relied…Small Business Strategy5 min read
Apr 13How to turn distraction into ACTIONIf you’ve ever attended an inspiring conference, event, or talk, I’m willing to bet you’ve experienced the post-event paradox of feeling simultaneously inspired/raring to go and utterly overwhelmed/paralyzed. Am I right? On the one hand, you’ve had an incredible amount of top-level information poured into your brain. …Business Coach4 min read
Mar 23Boundaries: how to say “no” with grace (and a clear conscience)As a business owner, mum, and someone who likes to be liked, I have been known to say “yes” to things I don’t have the capacity for, I’m not the right person for, or just don’t want to do. Maybe you have too. Perhaps it’s offering to take on a…Healthy Boundaries5 min read
Jan 18How to raise your rates without losing all your clients!Perhaps you have some great clients who agree to your fees, respect your time, and love the results you deliver (we love those ones!). Or, maybe you have clients you love, but can’t really afford you and consistently push back against your rates (that one’s a bit tougher). …Entrepreneurship5 min read
Nov 3, 2021Got leaky boundaries?Have you ever had a project or client relationship careen off the tracks through no discernible fault of your own, leaving you feeling hurt, confused, and doubting yourself? I know I have. What I’ve learned from it all is relationships or projects only go sideways when an expectation goes unmet…Setting Boundaries5 min read
Oct 28, 2021Are YOU the biggest obstacle to your business growth?Before taking on a new client I always ask (among other questions), what’s getting in the way of them achieving their goals. And do you know what answer I get most often? ME! And I can relate (oh, you too?). What now comes easily to me in business almost always…Entrepreneurship4 min read
Oct 14, 2021Big leaps are scary: 3 ways to overcome the fear ALL entrepreneurs faceDo you remember the moment you decided to go out on your own? I do. And it was terrifying. I was 35 years old, in a relationship that, instead of heading towards marriage and babies, was in its final death-spiral and coming to the realization that I’d gone as far…Entrepreneurship5 min read
Sep 15, 2021Are you REALLY willing to stand out from the crowd?Have you ever thought to yourself Now, these are my people? Do you remember the warm and fuzzy feeling that came from being seen, understood, and connected? Now think about what made you similar to those people and what made you different. I’m willing to bet that even if your…Creative Business5 min read