Could slowing down make you more productive?

A five-minute practice for stepping away from busyness and returning to the present Something came up in my Spiral group today around busyness, specifically, how we can make sure the busyness in our lives is INTENTIONAL. It is so easy to become a cloud of busy all the time.  We get used to it. We begin to define ourselves by how much we are doing, how quickly we are moving, and how many things we are holding together. But is that truly who you want to be as a business owner? What our discomfort with rest can reveal Several years ago, I remember watching one of my kids sitting on the couch and playing video games for hours. At other

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How much is enough? I invite you to consider that right now. You may not know the answer yet. So, give it a couple of minutes. When we’re solopreneurs and doing most (or ALL) of the work ourselves, we often feel as though we have to stay ahead of everything. We tell ourselves: “I love my business.” “I love my clients.” “I love my work.” And that’s wonderful. Of course it is. But because we love what we do, we

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When the right strategy still isn’t working

Understanding what your business needs next Sometimes, you can follow EVERY recommended strategy, complete every task, and make every “this should work” adjustment… and yet your business still does not move forward the way you expected. And when that happens, it’s SO easy to think: “I just need a better plan… a new strategy… another program…” But what if the real issue is not strategy at all? Before leaving for vacation, I had a really grounding conversation with Dr. Heather

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Selling without feeling salesy

You do not have to become someone else to sell your work well Here we are in mid to late July, one of my favorite times of the year. Today, I want to talk about something that comes up again and again for coaches, consultants, healers, and heart-centered business owners: How do we invite people to work with us without

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The second half of the year deserves a plan too

Create room for meaningful work, real rest, and the experiences you do not want summer to leave behind I’m currently preparing the workbook and presentation for my upcoming Second Chance at Summer workshop, and something has been on my mind. I’ve spoken with several people about the workshop. Some have said they are interested but busy. Others have said they

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Your next level starts with being seen

Your next level may not require a new credential, website, or identity. There is a familiar moment many solopreneurs, coaches, and purpose-driven leaders know well. You can feel yourself standing at the edge of your next level. You know there is more you are READY to offer, more people you are here to serve, and a bigger version of your

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