20/06/2026
You're making more money than you ever have. The business is working. By every measure, it's a success.
And you still can't properly switch off for dinner.
She doesn't usually think of herself as struggling. Struggling is for the business that's failing - and hers isn't.
So when she's lying awake running through tomorrow's decisions, she doesn't call it a problem.
She calls it normal. Calls it responsibility.
Calls it Tuesday.
This piece addresses this topic - why almost nothing exists for the founder in the long, profitable, structurally exhausting middle of building something real. Most business content is written for start-ups or for businesses in crisis. Almost nothing is written for her.
It's the conversation I went looking for and couldn't find anywhere else. So I wrote it myself.
11/06/2026
There is a question that circulates, largely unspoken, in the minds of a significant number of established female founders. It is not the question they ask in public forums, or voice in business development conversations, or raise in the networking contexts where this kind of honesty is implicitly unwelcome. It is quieter than that, and more unsettling, and it is this: is this actually sustainable, or have I built something that is, in some fundamental way, eating itself?
26/05/2026
There is a particular kind of problem that only appears inside businesses that are succeeding. It doesn't announce itself. Instead, it arrives quietly - a growing sense that the business is demanding more of you now than it did two years ago. More decisions. More energy. More presence in places you thought you'd long since moved past. And no obvious explanation for why.
09/09/2025
Even the most organised, resilient business owners have moments when everything feels too much. You know the feeling—your inbox is overflowing, deadlines are looming, team issues are brewing, and somewhere in the chaos, you've lost sight of why you started this journey in the first place.
Here's what you need to know: overwhelm is not a sign of weakness. It's a signal.
Think of it as your business-life's "canary in the coal mine," letting you know it's time to pause and recalibrate. The question isn't whether overwhelm will happen—it's what you do when it does.
05/08/2024
Choosing the right business coach is a significant step toward reinvigorating your business and reigniting your passion. By considering these factors, you’ll find a coach who not only understands your unique challenges but also inspires and empowers you to achieve your full potential.
05/08/2024
In today’s extremely competitive and fast-paced market, keeping your brand fresh and relevant is more important than ever. As female founders, we juggle numerous responsibilities, but our brand is the heartbeat of our business. It reflects our values, attracts our ideal customers, and sets us apart in the marketplace. The need to give our brand a bit of a “glow-up” may also be particularly important if your business has been operational for five years or more as often, like us, our brand has evolved and adapted over the years.
15/07/2024
Reclaiming your energy is key to maintaining productivity, enthusiasm, and a balanced life. Here, I’ll share some practical productivity tips to help you reclaim your time and energy, boost your efficiency, and find more hours in your day to focus on what truly matters.
07/08/2023
Being a successful entrepreneur and business owner is much like being a successful athlete. Success does not happen by chance, and those who are consistently achieving their business goals have a mindset, a game plan and healthy dose of self-belief and wellbeing to support them on their quest.
12/03/2019
In today's volatile economic climate, building resilience is crucial for not only surviving but thriving. With over two decades of business and coaching experience, especially during COVID-19, I've gathered practical insights to fortify your business.
12/03/2019
Building a business takes time and effort, and at certain stages your business will likely require you to be ‘all hands on deck’ and bring the energy and focus that can only come from the Founder.
With a clear plan, and a commitment to NOT burnout in the process, it is possible to tackle these phases with grit and determination and take massive action for the long term benefit of your business (and yourself!).
12/03/2019
There is one certain truth in business - the way you utilise tech (or not) on a day to day basis has a direct impact on your time, and therefore your wellbeing. If we have more time, we can choose and prioritise how to use it to the benefit of ourselves, and those around us.
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