Back to It! Welcome 2026 – Time to Clear the Clutter and Build Momentum The new year is here, and it’s time to dive in. So, how are you feeling about it? Are you excited and ready for what’s to come, or are you still trying to find your energy to build momentum again? Whatever…
When Life Washes Your Lip Balm I had one of those days this week that started perfectly. The kind where you feel like a fully functioning adult, ticking things off the list and wondering if this is what “having it together” finally feels like. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. You know those moments when you’re feeling…
It’s tempting to think you should be able to figure everything out by yourself. After all, it’s your business, right? But here’s the truth: Business isn’t meant to be a solo mission. Every successful business owner has people behind the scenes helping them. Support lifts the weight. A coach, mentor, or even just the right…
There’s an amazing coffee shop in our town called Kudos. As a self professed coffee snob who has done cupping in New Zealand ( a coffee lover version of wine tasting) I am proud to shout out at how tasty their coffee is. This place is like a second home to us… I swear our…
The other weekend, my son, fiancé, and I hopped aboard a little steam train through a tunnel of bluebells. Not a metaphor. An actual steam train. Through actual bluebells. The kind of experience that slows time down and reminds you why you work so hard in the first place. It was peaceful. Magical. And, to…
Have you been watching Traitors? If not, have you been living under a rock? Traitors is a reality competition show where a group of contestants known as Faithfuls enter a castle, however a few among them are secretly chosen to be Traitors. The goal? The Faithfuls must work together to root out the Traitors before…
February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day—it’s also the perfect time to check in with your business and ask yourself, “Am I still in love with what I do?” Running a canine business is a labour of love, but when the day-to-day grind gets overwhelming, it’s easy to lose sight of the passion that brought you…
It’s New Year, a time for new beginnings and promises of a brighter future, but have you taken a moment to get clear on where you would like to get to? How was the last quarter of 2024 for you? Did you ever feel like all you did was simply survive each day? Basically just…
The Season of Goodwill: Why Christmas Is the Time to Connect, Not Sell As December approaches, the countdown to Christmas begins. For many, it is a whirlwind of preparations and packed schedules. Whether you are slowing down or busier than ever, one truth stands out. Unless your business sells direct gifts, this is not the…
Remember, Remember the 5th of November! With Bonfire Night just around the corner, I think it’s important to reflect on the many “bonfires” in our lives. I recently realised that what I was doing was unsustainable; I had too many projects on the go: Overton radio presenter, mother, partner, business owner. Dog training, dog grooming……
