This is a bit of a personal one. After 5 years of debilitating ‘women’s problems’ (not a secret but you probably don’t want the details so just take it from…
I am strong but I am tired
It happens to most of us at some point. November seems to be a busy month for me these days and I’m getting used to it. In the same way…
My life isn’t as perfect as my timeline
Nobody’s is! I’m all in favour of authenticity but I also hate oversharing. You’re my wonderful clients and business contacts, not my best friends, and there need to be boundaries…
A mindset for distinction
Today I learned that I had earned a distinction in a singing exam that I took earlier this month. But it almost never happened. Mindset fail: I spent too long…
Like wildlife on a safari
I love what I do but I also like to spend quiet time away from my business. This is the life part of my work-life balance. Now that my kids…
Why you need to increase your prices
A lot of business owners avoid increasing their prices, either because they’re worried about losing clients or because they don’t know how to go about it. Even when they know…
How to manage two businesses, write two books and look after yourself and your family
When I’m introduced at speaking events it usually includes something about how I run two businesses, write my books and look after two teenagers. It sounds a lot but here’s…
Do you invest in yourself?
As I write this I’m halfway through a two day coaching course which is really making me focus. I did my first coaching qualification about 10 years ago but never…
You’re not alone
It can be lonely running your own business. You are expected to present a positive (but not dishonest) image to your clients, prospects, and even to your team. It is…
Myths about setting up your own business
There are lots of myths about setting up your own small business so I thought I’d address some of them here. You can work shorter hours – I run…