My thoughts on…Business strategy, self-leadership & sparky-brained wiring
Beyond imposter syndrome: the self-worth wound holding businesswomen back
Most women I've worked with have far more capability than they allow themselves to claim. What we call doubt or imposter syndrome often runs deeper than that - and for sparky-brained women especially, it goes somewhere very specific…
The Power of Trifecta Goals in your business
Achievement addiction keeps you stuck in 'perpetual potential', always on the cusp but never quite there. Trifecta Goals offer a smarter way to set targets that fuel progress, not perfectionism.
Are you a Hummingbird or an Owl?
Do you chase sparks with hummingbird speed or perch owl-like to consider? Your decision-making rhythm shapes how you work. Neither style is better, but knowing yours changes everything.
Why I chose silence over content: Downtime as Strategic Fuel
Most businesswomen operate in Delivery and Details mode, neglecting Development, and barely acknowledging Downtime. But the 4th D isn't optional. It's where your creativity, clarity, and resilience are built.
Bridge to Trust: Why the SHU Factor Builds Client Connection
I went to the dentist this week. Still nerve-wracking? Yep. But what she did changed my experience. Before people can trust you, they need SHU: To be Seen, Heard, Understood.
Is Your Business Meeting Your Six Essential Needs?
Your business should deliver more than income, it should fuel your certainty, variety, significance, connection, growth, and contribution. When these six needs aren't met, you feel it. Here's how to close the gap.
The Benefits of Delivering B+ Work
Perfectionism isn't about high standards; it's about unrealistic ones. B+ Work helps you ship what matters, celebrate progress, and stop polishing what's already good enough to make an impact.
When You Feel Like You Might Crack Up: Emotional Regulation in Business
My trainer interrupted my coaching practice session three times in the first 10 minutes. My heart raced, stomach dropped, Helga screamed and I wanted OUT! Here's what helped.
Self-Leadership Unlocks What's True: Depth Over Scale
Walking around Narrabeen Lake, I heard something that stopped me: 'I'm not interested in scale. I'm interested in depth.' That sentence summed up what self-leadership really means - choosing your own version of success.