There was a time when I believed the only way to grow my consulting business was to do more – more calls, more clients, more hours and more hustle. But what I didn’t realise was that “more” was slowly leading me toward burnout and away from the life and business I actually started. My turning …
As an entrepreneur, professional or expert who’s built your business around your knowledge, you carry a powerful mission – to serve, lead and transform others through your expertise. But too often, that mission gets buried under a mountain of non-core responsibilities that drain your time and energy. One thing I consistently remind my clients is …
Recently, I asked entrepreneurs and professionals from my community a powerful question: “If you could eliminate ONE of these from your business forever or bring in extra support… which would it be?” 1️⃣ Admin overload 2️⃣ Content creation stress 3️⃣ Sales calls burnout 4️⃣ Tech headaches The results were insightful and surprisingly consistent. The top …
Being an entrepreneur is often celebrated as a journey of independence, passion and vision. But what’s less talked about and often deeply felt is the stress, isolation and decision fatigue that can come with wearing all the hats. Over the years, both through my own lived experience and in working with other entrepreneurs, experts and …
In this week’s article I talk about something many entrepreneurs experience but don’t always talk about – Stress. Pressure. Burnout. If you’ve stepped into entrepreneurship especially as an expert entrepreneur i.e. a coach, consultant or professional advisor, you already know this path isn’t all flexible schedules and freedom. Behind the scenes, the emotional and mental …
There comes a moment for many professionals such as consultants, coaches, advisors and other specialists, when they feel the pull to step beyond the confines of their role and build something of their own. Not just a business – but a product, a service or something that reflects the depth of their skills, the uniqueness …
If you’re a consultant, coach, advisor, subject matter specialist or experienced service provider, you’ve likely heard some version of this advice: “You should leverage your knowledge.” “Turn your expertise into products.” “Work smarter, not harder.” And while it sounds great, some of the experts I work with say the same thing: “I know I have …
Starting a business after years in the workforce or even post-retirement is a bold and exciting move. You’ve spent decades honing your craft, gaining deep insights, solving problems and delivering results. Now, you’re ready to turn all that expertise into something of your own — a business that serves others, creates impact and gives you …
Let’s talk about something that’s quietly draining the time, energy and earning potential of far too many knowledge-based entrepreneurs – being too available. If you’re a consultant, coach, advisor or any other service-based provider who genuinely cares about delivering impact (and I know you are), chances are you’ve found yourself bending over backwards to accommodate …
I’ve been talking a lot about investing in expert support lately – both here on the blog and especially in conversations with my new and old clients. It’s a hot topic, and for a good reason. Many knowledge-based entrepreneurs know they need expert support to start, grow, streamline or scale their business. But here’s the …
