When I was working in corporate, I didn’t hear my own voice. I couldn’t feel my instincts. I was so busy working 40, sometimes 60 hours a week, that I didn’t have the energy to ask the important questions: What am I doing? Why am I doing this? Is it worth the sacrifice? I remember calling my partner from a hotel room in Moscow during a business trip, completely frozen with panic and anxiety. My body had shut down from overworking and stress. It was terrifying, but it became the wake-up call I...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I want to share a question that completely transformed my business (and my life): “What’s enough?” In 2015, I hit my highest revenue year ever in my business. From the outside looking in, I was crushing it. But inside? I was absolutely miserable. I was working more hours than I had in my corporate job. I had a growing team to manage, multiple offers to maintain, and an endless to-do list. I was chasing more growth, more revenue, more clients… without ever stopping to ask why. Then...
4 months ago • 3 min read
The first question at almost every dinner party: "So, what do you do?" And then we answer with our job title, as if those few words could actually capture the fullness of who we are. I remember when I first started questioning this habit. I was at a networking event, automatically launching into my rehearsed elevator pitch about being a "Business Development Director" – and suddenly thought, "Wait, is this really who I am? Or just what I do?" That moment was the beginning of a much bigger...
4 months ago • 3 min read
My monthly newsletter sent at the end of every month, to stay connected and inspire reflection for creating meaningful work and a purpose-driven business. Hi Reader, I've just landed back in Bali after spending the entire month of February on a workcation in Vietnam, and wow - what a month it's been! Switching up my usual surroundings and working from cafes in Hanoi and Saigon has been exactly the kind of refresh I needed. One of the month's highlights was surprising my partner for his...
5 months ago • 4 min read
Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on what wealth really means. For a long time, I believed it was tied to financial success. Having more, earning more, achieving more. But these days, my definition of wealth has expanded in ways I never anticipated. Yes, financial stability matters. But I’ve come to realize that true wealth is so much more than money in the bank. It’s about having time. Time to pause, breathe, and experience joy, like those daily walks with Scruffy or the quiet mornings...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I recently caught up with one of my awesome coaching clients, Rebecca Collins, and we had a chat about her journey from being a busy TV producer to running her own brand coaching business, the Conscious Communication School. Rebecca’s story is super inspiring, especially if you’re in that spot where you’re trying to figure out how to turn your skills into a business you love - while still keeping up with a full-time job. In our conversation, we talk about: How she went from not...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Starting a business or evolving an existing one can be super exciting, but let's be real – it can also feel incredibly overwhelming. If you've ever found yourself spinning in circles, unsure of which direction to take, or feeling stuck because you have so many passions and talents but no clear path, you're not alone. It keeps so many people stuck from launching their dream business and feeling clear on where to start. But I believe we all have a Sweet Spot ✨ for work that offers the unique...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
I've been having deep conversations and meaningful discussions this month on several podcasts I was invited to be a guest. A common message I find myself sharing over and over again lately? Why staying "tiny" can be a lovely strategy for your version of success and lifestyle choices. Now I know that's not as sexy as what other people may want you to believe. Where success needs to look like a six or seven-figure business when it doesn't have to be. But here's what I discovered when I stopped...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
As a high achiever, I've come to recognize the significant importance of pause and reflection in my journey towards a sustainable business. Taking time to pause not only refreshes my mind but also creates space for new ideas and perspectives, especially in my business. Such intentional pauses serve as critical checkpoints where I reflect on how I want to do things better before I take action has been vital to building a business that feels right for me. They prompt essential questions like:...
over 1 year ago • 6 min read