Strange & Charmed

Bet you didn’t think I’d last this long in business!

In May 2014, I left my very secure career at a Fortune 50 company to go full time for my own online business.

I truly can’t believe it’s been over 7 years full time for myself!

I bet many of you who were subscribers of my YouTube channel or readers of my blog at the time also didn’t expect my business would survive this long.

I’m sure some of you may have thought it was a cash grab. Perhaps some of you thought it was a fad that I might get bored of. And I’m certain some of you believed that I just wouldn’t be able to make it work for the long haul.

I wouldn’t blame you if you had your doubts!

The truth of the matter is that the vast majority of businesses fail.

They fail at the 120 day mark.

They fail at the 1, 3, and 5 year mark.

Statistically, every day a business operates, the odds are it will not make it through the day.

So, I completely understand why it feels scary to start a business with such high odds stacked against you.

But I also know in the depths of my soul that I will never go out of business unless I decide I no longer desire to run a business.

And trust me, I never want to work another 9 to 5 again, so it’s unlikely that I’ll ever stop being an entrepreneur.

I’m so certain of this because I now have the knowledge and experience of what it takes to build a business, and even if the industry I am currently working in fails, I know I can start another business and it will be successful.

Although I do not buy into the idea that there is a blueprint for success in business, I do know that there are elements of digital marketing, that once you understand them, you can apply them to any online business venture.

It took me a long time on my own to put all the pieces together!

Remember, I started my first blog in 2008, I started YouTube in 2009 and it look me another 5 years to understand on my own those essential elements that I know are what always create success in business when implemented strategically and consistently.

I’m not going to sit here and tell you the last 7 years have been all roses. I certainly had points where I let my business slip, or I tried a new strategy that didn’t really work for me and I had to readjust course.

But I’ve always been able to right the ship, get back on course and produce a full time income for myself.

I’m no 35 year old millionaire, but I do well enough for myself through my business that I lead a comfortable life.

Entrepreneurship and running my own business online was something I intentionally chose for myself so that I could live the life I wanted.

I truly desired the time, financial and location freedom that I enjoy today and it was something I was able to accomplish for myself very quickly once I had all the pieces of the puzzle worked out in my mind.

But the problem with those puzzle pieces, is that I can tell you about them all day long!

In fact, in my previous email I laid them all out for you, but there is a difference between knowing a thing and being able to apply that knowledge to your own situation.

It’s the reason why most businesses fail, even though there is such a plethora of information you can access free on the internet.

This is why I created the EMPIRE BUILDING 6 Week Business Accelerator!

I saw from experience working with the ambitious women in my community that it wasn’t enough to know the information, but that they often needed help applying the knowledge to their own business idea.

Isn’t it so often the truth that we can see how something works for another person, but not how that works for ourselves.

So, I put together the Business Accelerator as an affordable business coaching and consulting opportunity where I guide you through the information and help you to see how it applies to your own circumstance.

That sort of support is invaluable! Having a mentor who has been there and done that before can be a major difference in the trajectory of your success.

I welcome you to join me for the EMPIRE BUILDING 6 Week Business Accelerator so that we can do this essential work together to give your business the best possible foundation for success!

Although the online business world can often seem very crowded and competitive, believe me when I say, I want to see you succeed!

I want to see you reach your goal and live your dream the way I get to.

Helping to free other women from the 9 to 5 system so that they can live and experience life on their own terms is why I do what I do!

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN THIS ROUND OF THE EMPIRE BUILDING BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

or, shoot me an email and let me know your lingering questions or concerns.

See you inside the Business Accelerator!

xoxo,

Business CEO Strategy Online Business

Are your creating a hobby or a business?

I need to ask you a serious and somewhat uncomfortable question about your business idea.

Are you building a business or is your idea just a hobby?

I ask because there is a fine line between creating and building something as a hobby and creating and building a business.

There are two differences that set them apart:

First, is revenue.

Second, is commitment.

First and foremost, a business is intended to earn revenue. No matter if that business is a side-hustle, a service you may do only part time, or is intended to serve as a passive income source, all businesses aim first and foremost to earn money.

But, I hear from a lot of women in my community who have been working on their business idea or various ideas for years, and they have struggled to get to the point where they are offering something for sale.

If you have been blogging, posting on social media, or sharing videos on YouTube sharing your knowledge and craft with others, but you aren’t really offering anything for sale, your business is just a hobby.

So, if you are wondering what you’re doing wrong, because you are creating all the great free content that you see other online business owners creating, and you have a platform, and maybe even some followers… what’s missing here is a significant revenue source.

You can’t live off free products that other brands send you to promote, and you won’t build a sustainable business of any size from dismal Google Ad revenue. (Read that line over a few times until it sinks in)

So that is first, but the second issue is commitment, which is many ways might actually be a bigger issue for an aspiring business owner.

You see, if you started your online brand, but you haven’t really been fully committed to it, you’ve likely only been building a piecemeal version of a business.

You’ve been dabbling, experimenting, and hopefully enjoying yourself in the process.

But if you haven’t fully committed to your idea and declared to yourself that this idea is going to be a business that earns money and has success, then you’ve likely only been putting in a half-hearted effort.

If this is you, I see you!

I totally understand and relate to that feeling that you don’t want to get yourself too invested because you aren’t even sure things will work out.

Here’s the truth though: If you want a business that succeeds in meeting your needs and expectations, you need to get invested and you need to decide that your business is going to work out.

Doing this doesn’t have to be challenging or have to come down to a tremendous investment.

Enrolling in the EMPIRE BUILDING 6 Week Business Accelerator is your opportunity to commit to your business idea once and for all. To make a relatively small investment in yourself and finally put the necessary pieces in place that transform your idea from a hobby to a real business.

I’ve put everything you need to get started into EMPIRE BUILDING.

Everything you need to know about how to create a brand online, how to choose and use platforms, how to attract your ideal customer, and yes, how to sell and earn real revenue for your time and effort! It’s all there in the EMPIRE BUILDING course, ready for you to hit play on the video modules and start following along with activities intended to help you decided and build out each aspect of your business.

In this offer, I’ve included bonuses to help you solve some of the most common business issues:

→ How to create an actionable creative business plan

→ How to spend your time as a business owner through the various stages of business

→ How to manage your mindset and tap into your internal guidance as a business owner

→ How to save time, effort and money on marketing your business through FREE content marketing

And on top of that, during the 6 Week LIVE Business Accelerator, you’ll be getting business coaching and consulting from me everyday through homework, additional content, mindset shifting, Q+A and more!

We even have 3 Live Classes including 2 Hot Seat Coaching Calls where we can talk face to face about your business struggles and get you immediate actionable solutions to help you push through your obstacles.

An opportunity like the Business Accelerator doesn’t come along very often, and it never comes along in this price range.

Six weeks of group coaching with a digital marketing program often costs $2,000- $3,500.

This offer and experience is comfortably under $1,000!

And the reason I can price this experience so well, is because unlike some other online business owners, this work isn’t my only source of income.

Over my past 7+ years as a full time business owner, I’ve built a mostly passive income business that includes numerous products including digital planning tools, workbooks, classes, courses, plus various advertising and affiliate marketing income streams.

So, I’ve been where you are before, and I know how to shift that situation from a fun online hobby to a legitimate revenue producing business.

Let me help guide you and be your on-demand business consultant!

CLICK HERE ENROLL NOW to secure your spot in this value-packed experience!

Can’t wait to see you inside the Accelerator!

xoxo,

Business CEO Strategy Online Business

Is your business idea stuck in research mode?

👩🏻‍💻Is your business idea stuck in research mode?

Or perhaps you struggle with these common limiting beliefs that plague aspiring digital entrepreneurs..

😕 Does the world even need another business idea like mine?

😕 I’m not even sure what business to start

😕 I’m still researching what I want to do and how to make it happen

😕 I’m afraid to put in all this work and then fail anyway

😕 Who am I to start my own business?

😕 I’ll start a business one day but I don’t have the time right now

If any of those limiting beliefs resonate with you and are currently holding you back from starting a business online, I have a new FREE Business Training that you should see called START YOUR BUSINESS NOW!

The training itself is jam packed with information- you know me, I always overdeliver when it comes to content, and I covered a lot of topics:

✔︎ Why you’d want to start your own business

✔︎ Common reasons that hold people back from starting a business

✔︎ Why your business idea is necessary to the world

✔︎ The revolution that female entrepreneurs are leading in a global paradigm shift for work life balance

✔︎ How to know the right business for you to start

✔︎ Why most business advice isn’t helpful for ensuring your business success

✔︎ The two reasons businesses ultimately fail

✔︎ My complete journey to entrepreneurship with milestones and lessons

✔︎ Six common mistakes that lead to business failure

✔︎ The details of OPEN ENROLLMENT in the EMPIRE BUILDING 6 Week Business Accelerator

Yes, it was a lot of value packed information, and throughout the class I shared mindset shifts to help you find clarity on what is holding you back from finally starting the business you’ve been thinking about and planning out for years!

I’m telling you- there was so much good information and actionable strategy in the class…

SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

WATCH THE FREE TRAINING NOW

And of course let me know if you have any questions about the class or OPEN ENROLLMENT in my EMPIRE BUILDING 6 Week Business Accelerator Coaching Package!

xoxo,

Functional Planning Inside My Planner

2022 Master Planner Launch

Hello My Charmed Ones!

Did you catch the 2022 Planner Launch on Saturday?

(If you missed it, watch the replay by clicking here.)

> The Big News from the Launch…

The 2022 Master Planner is now available for purchase!

It’s the same great OG Functional Planner you know and love with even more organization and productivity sprinkled in.

The Master Planner was the first planner of its kind termed a “Functional Planning System” because it was more than just monthly calendars and weekly agenda spreads like 99% of the planner market.

The Master Planner includes everything you need to get your big thoughts, plans, dreams and ideas out of your head and onto paper so you can get down to business planning for a balanced and successful life!

The 2022 Master Plan System includes:

A set of 5 Functional Planning Worksheets to organize yourself and your year successfully
2022 Calendar Spreads (Year on One Page, Yearly Tracker & Yearly Overview)
Your choice of: Month on One Page Calendar, Month on Two Pages Calendar, or BOTH Monthly Options
Your choice of: Vertical Week on 2 Pages Agenda, Week on One Page Agenda, Day Per Page Agenda, or ALL 3 Agenda Spreads
Project Planning Inserts (Yearly Project Matrix, NEW Project Tracker, Project Plan with Notes)
Brilliant Ideas Inserts (Braindump Sheets, Brainstorm Sheets, Notes & Index)

2022 Master Plan Bonuses:

Get 2021 Master Planner Inserts for FREE with your purchase of 2022 Master Planner so that you can get started with your system TODAY!
Bougie Master Planner Dashboard
Monthly Review Planning Insert
Braindump Triggers List Insert
Master Planning Printable Tabs for additional organization

Every 2022 Master Planner comes with:

Print on demand PDF files so you can immediately begin printing and creating your own personalized planning system to your preferences and unique needs- this is NO one size fits all planner!
BOTH Personal Filofax (3.75”x 6.75”) and Half Letter (8.5”x 5.5”) sized files that can be printed to fit Personal, A5, Half Letter, Letter + A5 (PLUS Happy Planner and other sizes as well!)
Detailed Print Instructions
Additional Support from me: So if you have trouble with your purhcase or need some ideas for setting up or using your planner, shoot me an email and I am here to help you set up a system that works for you!

BUT THAT’S NOT ALL!

What is better than this amazing value on the 2022 Master Plan System?

Getting it as a FREE Bonus when you enroll for an Annual Membership in the Productivity + Planning Mastermind!

Right now I am also running a special limited time promotion on the Productivity + Planning Mastermind Annual Membership option.

Now thru July 31st, when you enroll in the Productivity + Planning Mastermind you will get:

A special $222 Discounted Price for your Full Year Membership
Immediate Access to the Productivity Mastermind which includes a complete Productivity Course, all the past Masterclasses, workbooks, inserts and resources
A full year, 365 days of Mastermind Access which includes the next 12 months of Masterclasses, accountability support and resources
AND the complete 2022 Master Plan System for FREE (Including all bonuses listed above for the Planner)!

If you are a functional planner looking to develop your productivity, planning and personal development skills inside a dedicated community of like-minded women, I welcome you to join the Productivity + Planning Mastermind!

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN THE MASTERMIND NOW

or

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE 2022 MASTER PLAN SYSTEM ALONE

Remember, the Discounted Price on the Mastermind Membership expires end of day July 31st, 2021 so ACT NOW to secure your spot in the Mastermind + all these amazing bonuses for an incredible price!

Any questions about which offer is right for you? Email me and let me know how I can help you!

Happy Planning + Can’t Wait to See You Inside Our Mastermind!

xoxo,

Productivity

You Don’t Need These To Be #ProductiveAF

Does this sound like you?

“I’ll finally be organized and productive once I find the perfect ________ for me!”

So many of us get caught up in collecting what we think we “need” to have in order to get organized for productivity and we find ourselves stuck in a cycle of searching and buying the best tools instead of focusing on what really matters.

Some things you do NOT need in order to become organized, productive, and successful:

❌ Multiple planners and a stash of inserts

❌ Lots of apps for routines, tasks, tracking, reminders and sleep

❌ Stickers and washi tape

❌ Colored pens and highlighters

❌ Drawers full of stationery supplies

❌ A daily journal

❌ Stacks of cute notebooks

❌ Coffee mugs with inspirational quotes

❌ A stash of scented candles for your office

❌ An iPad, tablet, or certain brand of computer

❌ The latest iPhone

❌ An Apple Watch or other smart watch / habit tracking device

❌ A high tech alarm clock or sleep machine

❌ Boxes, sorters and organizers

YOU DON’T NEED ANYTHING TO BE PRODUCTIVE.

(Go ahead, read that again…)

Productivity isn’t something you can buy, it’s a choice you make to put effort into ensuring your life works smoothly and intentionally.

It’s about building systems; processes for how you’ll approach the various tasks in your life.

It’s about setting clear goals and objectives; what do you want and how do you plan to achieve it.

It’s about being a good manager of your time; setting clear expectations for each day and planning a simple workflow to get as much of it done as possible.

I know it’s a hard shift, but in order to truly be productive, you must shift out of the mindset of buying your way to productivity and success, and shift into the mindset of working your way to productivity and success.

STAYING ACCOUNTABLE TO YOUR PRODUCTIVITY ISN’T EASY

It’s not easy being an ambitious working woman in today’s society. Women have more responsibilities on their shoulders now than they ever have that can make getting organized and motivated feel impossible and overwhelming, which is why goal getters like you and I need to stick together!

If you would like more guidance, support and inspiration for living your best life, I welcome you to join the Productivity + Planning Mastermind!

This is what I created the Mastermind for:

To be a safe space for women like you and I who see beyond the surface of our societal expectations, challenge the accepted norms, and know there is a better way to live.

It’s a place for support, encouragement, accountability and ongoing personal development for us to continue challenging accepted norms and choosing our own unique path to success.

→ The Mastermind includes so many resources to help you on your journey, from multiple live calls each month, to on-demand strategies, tools, and even a complete course on productivity!

→ We have our own private chat forum where we connect and discuss topics ranging from planning, metaphysics, mindset, and wellness.

→ We have a monthly book club to help nurture a growth mindset and continue to learn.

→ We even have a dedicated group for small business CEOs to learn and connect as well!

→ The best part is, when you join the Mastermind, you get immediate access to the entire library of resources, masterclasses and bonus materials that I have been creating since it’s launch.

→ There is no waiting, content isn’t dripped to you, it’s all there for you to explore and access on-demand as you please.

→ And of course I am there as well for guidance and to answer your questions along the way.

When you know better, you do better.

Are you ready to do better for yourself, your family and your future by committing to your personal development to become the best woman, mother, spouse, sister, daughter, aunt and friend that you can be?

Click here to learn more about the Productivity + Planning Mastermind and enroll now for just $22/month and a valuable bonus when you choose the annual payment option.

This could be the best investment you make in yourself in 2021!

See you inside!

xoxo,

Work From Home

7 Retro Chic Wireless Keyboards for Your Desk #WorkFromHome

Hello My Charmed Ones!

I absolutely love the look of a retro style keyboard. There is something about the mix of the digital and analog worlds that lights me up inside. It’s such a vibe!

You know I love to mix digital and analog, there is something so romantic and sentimental about it. It’s the reason I love to use a paper planner despite living in a digital world and running a business online. It just adds a more visceral, tactile experience to your life when you have those analog style tools. There is nothing more unexpected than when you see a chic modern office with a few whimsical analog pieces styled.

So, I’ve been shopping around for some retro chic typewriter style keyboards and found a few wireless bluetooth versions that would be the perfect compliment to your home office!

Here’s what I’ve found:

#1: Blue and White Retro Style Round Keycap Keyboard and Mouse

The turquoise blue of this keyboard and mouse set is such a lovely summer desk vibe!

#2: Black and White Colorful Compact Retro Typewriter Design Keyboard

You know I love my staple black and white and I love the way the black keys stand out on this retro style keyboard.

#3: Retro Vintage 104- Key Mechanical Wireless Keyboard with White LED Backlit

This mechanical wireless keyboard is such a vintage inspired throwback. I love the silver metal accents on the keys, you know they would feel so good to type on.

#4: Pink Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo

This vintage pink keyboard is a throwback to 80s and 90s style computers. I will never forget the sound and feel of typing on these square little blocks.

#5: Retro Typewriter Mechanical Wireless Keyboard with Tablet Stand

Let’s be honest, this Retro Pink Typewriter style keyboard is definitely one of the showstoppers of this bunch! I’ve always loved the look of a typewriter, but they just aren’t a practical tool for my life. This keyboard, however, could fit in quite well!

#6: Retro Vintage Mechanical Electric Bluetooth Keyboard

I have to say, I think this retro mechanical style keyboard is probably my runner up from this selection of keyboards. I like that it looks the part of a vintage typewriter, but it also has a lower profile which I appreciate for my desk.

#7: Colorful Pink Wireless Retro Typewriter Style Keyboard with Mouse

I had to include this colorful pink keyboard in the roundup! I’ve been more drawn to the color pink this summer and I love the variety of tones in the keys.

I hope this roundup of Retro Chic Keyboards inspires you to restyle your home office desk to add a little more whimsy into your day while you work from home! Let me know which keyboard is your favorite in the comments.

xoxo,

High Vibe

25 High Vibe Lists to Keep in Your Planner

I don’t know about you, but I’m a List Lover with a Planner Problem! So, anytime I can combine the two, lists and planners, I feel like I’ve found my happy place.

I think most of us take lists for granted, actually. We make lists as these sort of throw away tools to help us remember what we need to get done, and then cross of the list and make a new one tomorrow. But, I love a good list that can live in my planner with a purpose. A list I can reference over and over with important, albeit, perhaps a little unconventional information.

Because at their heart, lists are about reference and reminder, and we humans are very forgetful creatures, so lists are an important tool to utilize for our success in a number of ways. The most important way we can use lists, in my opinion, is to keep our energy high vibe so that we remain as happy and engaged with our lives as possible.

So, I’ve compiled 25 High Vibe Lists to Keep in Your Planner!

Your Current Goals
Gratitude List
Your Morning Routine
Your Favorite Things
Food You Love
People that Make You Smile
Places to Visit
Books to Read
Your Evening Routine
Inspirational Quotes that Motivate You
Things to Do When You’re Bored
Your Wish List
Ways to Cheer Yourself Up
Your Feel Good Self-Care Activities
Ways to Spend a Rainy Day Inside
Your High Vibe Essentials
Things You’re Proud Of
Affirmations that Inspire You
Your Best Attributes
Music that Lifts Your Spirits
Ways to Take Care of Yourself
People You Admire
Your High Vibe Rituals
Your Lucky Charms + Signs
Things You Will Manifest

I hope these list ideas inspire you to use your planner as more than just a tool for your productivity and organization, but also as a tool for your mental health and overall well being. Let me know your favorites in the comments!

LOOKING FOR MORE HIGH VIBE RESOURCES?

The HIGH VIBE BIBLE was intentionally designed to help you raise your vibration and manifest your desires over the course of 90 days or roughly three months. One part journal, one part manifestation tool, the High Vibe Bible is a loosely guided journaling experience intended to help you get super clear on what you want to achieve or receive, and then help you align your thoughts and actions to make it a reality.

Within in this journal you will find inspiration and guided prompts to help you clearly state your desires, create a plan for managing your energy and space to align your thoughts.

Each week starts with a worksheet where you will:
• Write out an inspirational mantra or affirmation for yourself to use that week.
• Clearly identify what you wish to manifest
• Identify how your manifestation makes you feel
• Provide strategies for how you intend to raise your energetic vibration towards a positive mindset
• Document signs and synchronicities that indicate your manifestation is coming to fruition
• Track actions you will take over the course of the week to keep yourself in alignment

Each day you have a designated area to:
• List out daily gratitude
• Briefly journal your thought for alignment that day

Each week ends with:
• A summary of what manifested for you
• Space to identify the high point of your week
• An area to briefly journal what you’ve learned

At the end of the journal you will also find a collection of seven lists that you can populate during the time you use the journal. Update and refer back to these lists often to help keep you in alignment with a positive mindset!

→ Imagine feeling the clarity of knowing exactly what you want in life and what you are working towards. There is no confusion, you know your time is valuable and meaningful because your life is filled with wonderful things that you’ve manifested and there is so much more on the horizon!

→ Imagine waking up with a purpose, excited to start the day because your journaling practice helps shift your mood to one of positivity and optimism. You feel more like the woman you’ve always wanted to be and you are unapologetic about treating her the way she deserves to be treated!

→ Imagine experiencing your day as that pleasant, low stress woman that family, friends and co-workers flock to because you are like a ray of sunshine for their day. You’re magnetic, you easily get what you need from others, and they feel truly blessed to know you!

→ Imagine the delight of getting each desire you ask for in such an easy and unexpected way that you feel like the luckiest woman on Earth. You choose to allow your life to be difficult or easy, why struggle when you can let it be easy!

These are the side affects that the High Vibe Bible can have on you when you commit to using this simple but powerful tool to establish a daily manifestation practice. Even if you are not usually drawn to journaling, the High Vibe Bible is such a different experience, but one that has the power to transform your energy and attitude through the act of putting pen to paper.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR COPY OF THE HIGH VIBE BIBLE NOW!

xoxo,

CEO Strategy Functional Planning

ENTREPRENEURIAL: 6 Month of Hardcore Focus Can Put You 5 Years Ahead in Life

Happy July My Charmed Ones!

We are officially half way through 2021 and hopefully each of us has made the time to perform a Mid-Year Review.

I’ve done two at this one, one for my business which was streamed live on YouTube as the last CEO Power Hour and one for my overall goals, which happened on Saturday inside the Productivity and Planning Mastermind.

Now, after doing my reviews, I personally felt a little meh about my goal progress. Yes, I’ve made progress in most areas, but some goals were a challenge for me during the first half of the year.

Obstacles are a natural part of life and goal setting, so we don’t need to feel bad about them. Life happens, after all. However, the mid-year mark is an excellent time to remind ourselves that we have much more control over obstacles than we like to admit.

We can’t stop obstacles from coming, but we can do a few things to manage them better.

First, we should acknowledge that anything we allow, persists. This includes obstacles. I’m sure you have some obstacles that you’ve allowed to continue affecting you, even though you do have the power to remove them from your life.

For me, a major obstacle that stood in the way of one of my goals this year was Uber Eats LOL! I know, it’s a little funny that a food delivery app was an obstacle for me, but as I explained to the Mastermind, ever since the pandemic began, I had become comfortable using the app more and more often and now, no matter how much great food I have prepped in the house, I still default to Uber Eats when I have a craving. It’s been an obstacle for me to remain fully committed to my weight loss, so on the suggestion of my Mastermind sisters, I deleted the app off my phone along with all the other miscellaneous food delivery apps that give me the ability to easily cheat on my diet. Now, I have the obstacle removed. And if for some reason I download them again, this is a situation where I am keeping an obstacle and allowing it to sabotage my success, so I’ll be thinking long and hard before I re-download them for sure.

The second way we allow obstacles to remain in our lives is by failing to set boundaries. Sometimes, obstacles pop up in our days that we react to even if we don’t need to. How many times have you gotten involved in a situation or offered to help someone else with their problems and then you took on a burden that wasn’t your own? When we fail to set boundaries with others or even boundaries to prevent ourselves from going out and getting distracted by external issues, we are really stealing time and energy from ourselves and our own goals. This includes us being distracted by social media or other fun entertainment activities that aren’t part of our daily plan. Until we set good boundaries, we are allowing obstacles in our lives.

The third and final way we allow obstacles to remain in our lives is by failing to plan for them. We each have a certain set of obstacles in our lives that we can anticipate and plan for if we want to. This could have to do with protecting our time, minimizing distractions, and paying attention to our energy patterns. Many obstacles we face in the day are things we might be able to plan to avoid completely. If you have kids or co-workers who interrupt your productivity, there are things you can do to plan to avoid those situations. If constant emails and calls interrupt your work, you can put an out of office on your email and voice mail and let people know you’ll get back to them when you have the time. We need to have some plans in place for the obstacles we know we face or else we are allowing them to continue.

Taking back control of the obstacles you face in life is a key element to finding success with your goals and desires. So, no matter how well you made progress this year, or perhaps you faced a lot of obstacles that prevented you from making process, I want you to remember that you still have six months to do some focused and intentional work on your goals.

Believe it or not, six months of hardcore focus and alignment can put you five years ahead in life!

So much can change in half a year. You can decide to shift out of a negative mindset riddled with limiting beliefs and see immediate results in your life. Most of our goals can be reached in far less time than we imagine, because we are basing our expectations on what other people have done. Yes, there are a few examples of goals that do take time, and if you have set any like that, get focused and started right now, and you will be six months ahead by the end of the year!

But if you are like me and most of your goals are based on your effort and intention, now is the time to look forward, establish personal accountability and build your self-discipline muscle.

You can have a completely different life by December 31st, 2021 if you choose to show up and do the work today, and tomorrow, and each single day you wake up. Take it one day at a time, that is my plan and I hope to see you at the finish line with me by the end of the year!

STAYING ACCOUNTABLE TO YOUR GOALS ISN’T EASY

It’s not easy being an ambitious working woman in today’s society. Women have more responsibilities on their shoulders now than they ever have that can make getting organized and motivated feel impossible and overwhelming, which is why goal getters like you and I need to stick together!

If you would like more guidance, support and inspiration for living your best life, I welcome you to join the Productivity + Planning Mastermind!

This is what I created the Mastermind for:

To be a safe space for women like you and I who see beyond the surface of our societal expectations, challenge the accepted norms, and know there is a better way to live.

It’s a place for support, encouragement, accountability and ongoing personal development for us to continue challenging accepted norms and choosing our own unique path to success.

→ The Mastermind includes so many resources to help you on your journey, from multiple live calls each month, to on-demand strategies, tools, and even a complete course on productivity!

→ We have our own private chat forum where we connect and discuss topics ranging from planning, metaphysics, mindset, and wellness.

→ We have a monthly book club to help nurture a growth mindset and continue to learn.

→ We even have a dedicated group for small business CEOs to learn and connect as well!

→ The best part is, when you join the Mastermind, you get immediate access to the entire library of resources, masterclasses and bonus materials that I have been creating since it’s launch.

→ There is no waiting, content isn’t dripped to you, it’s all there for you to explore and access on-demand as you please.

→ And of course I am there as well for guidance and to answer your questions along the way.

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xoxo,

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CEO Strategy | Mid-Year Refresh & Review

Hello My Charmed Ones!

It’s officially mid-year and as an entrepreneur or fellow business owner, we have a few housekeeping things to get in order! I find that now is the best time to take a moment to reflect on your business, projects and progress so far this year and make any necessary adjustments.

As business owners, it’s very common that the plans we start the year off with end up changing for various reasons.

In life and in business, I think too many of us try to push on and finish what we have started, even when it’s not working for us, and it takes a lot of courage to really stop and evaluate your progress to make sure you are still on the right track.

Likewise, you may feel inspired to take on a new project, but because it’s not the start of the New Year, we think we don’t have enough time to execute it. Realistically, the six months we have left in this year is plenty of time to make adjustments to our plans and still end the year off successfully. In fact, sometimes making necessary changes helps you to find success and clarity where there was once only confusion and resistance.

My Mid-Year Reset & Review Process

#1. The first thing you need to do right now as a business owner is go ahead and perform a Quarterly Business Review. If you forget the process, I have a whole video on the subject you can watch and follow along with your own review here!

#2. Take time to do a massive brain dump! I know you have too much on your mind right now, so give yourself a mental break and do a brain dump. If you aren’t sure of the process, here is a video I made on the subject for you to watch, and here is a link to a freebie, the CEO Business Braindump Triggers List! It’s great for helping you unload all those thoughts and plans that are leaving a permanent mark on your brain!

#3. Take time to Refresh and Review your life as well as your business! To help you with this, I have compiled a list of 31 Things To Do in July to get your life in order and on track now that we are half way through the year. Go through this list and make sure to get yourself reset for the second half of 2021!

31 Things To Do in July to Refresh Your Life & Plans

Journal about your year so far
Review your goals
Analyze your progress
Redefine your priorities
Write down your victories
Realign your goals to new targets
Outline your monthly objectives
Reverse engineer goals into projects
Track your habits
Define your routines
Perform a braindump
Set up your project plans
Outline your next action steps
Schedule deadlines for projects
Check on upcoming special dates
Confirm necessary appointments
Communicate your schedule to others
Identify a poor habit to replace
Choose a new habit to build
Review your systems
Clean out your planner
Write out a new personal mantra
Identify an obligation you can end
Refresh your self-care routine
Schedule some time off
Create an inspiration board
Select a motivational book to read
Choose something new to learn
Clean out your email
Start a gratitude practice
Relax and get into a positive mindset

CEO Strategy | Mid-Year Refresh & Review

If you’d like to follow along with my complete CEO Strategy Mid-Year Refresh & Review process, check out the replay of my recent Live Business Strategy Session.

In this workshop, I am going to walk you through a series of questions and activities to help you celebrate your wins, set intentions for the next six months, and get clear on the objectives and tasks you need to work on in July to make progress on your annual goals!

We are going to be doing some goal setting and planning together for a more balanced life and business, following my CEO Strategy methodology.

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STOP CHOOSING BETWEEN BUSINESS SUCCESS AND A BALANCED LIFE!

Do you every feel overwhelmed by all the tasks you have to manage for your business and personal life?

If you’re like me, you started your own business in order to live a different lifestyle than the norm. You wanted the flexibility of time and location freedom, being able to work when you wanted, where you wanted, so you would have time to prioritize other areas of your life. Breaking free of the 9-5 life was freeing until I realized without a solid time management strategy and strong prioritization skills I could easily work on my business 16 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Does simply looking at your to-do list give you anxiety? Like tasks are multiplying faster than you can complete them and you are continually sacrificing time with your family, self-care or sleep in order to simply tread water in your business. With so many tasks to finish, how do you what you should be working on each day?

Has the overwhelm of managing your business caused you to slow or completely stall progress on your business goals? You are afraid to take action on your projects because nothing works out the way you expected it would and all you see are problems that you don’t feel capable to address.

Are you constantly stuck on what types of content marketing you should be doing to grow your audience? Your content calendar is usually empty, you wait until the last minute to write your posts but come up blank or you completely skip out on content creation all together because the process is just too time consuming.

What if there was an easier way to run your business?

Imagine waking up in the morning after a full nights sleep, rested and ready to take on the day. You are excited to start work on your business because you are clear on your priorities and have systems in place that make your work much more manageable (and, dare I say, even fun?)

Imagine waking up to a business reality where you feel in control and in charge of your business, like the inspired and aligned CEO you always intended to be.

Your business is thriving, you have time to take your work slow and get the results you are looking for. Your home life is well-managed and your personal relationships are thriving.

At the end of the day, your head hits the pillow grateful and content, knowing that you created this reality and that you can create whatever else you desire tomorrow!

If you are struggling to plan and manage a balanced life and business, I have the solution for you!

Introducing the CEO Strategy Bundle: A three masterclass series covering time management, mindset, and marketing strategies to streamline your business, so you can finally live a balanced life!

The CEO Strategy Bundle is designed to equip you with the tools, strategies and lessons that you need to intentionally create a balanced and profitable life + business…

So you can:

✔︎ Take Charge of Your Time: Clearly understand your roles as a business owner, the specific tasks to focus on through each phase of your business and to set reasonable expectations to achieve true work/life balance.

✔︎ Master Your Mindset: Get into alignment with your purpose, identify and overcome limiting beliefs holding you back from showing up for your business, and master the energetic secrets of productivity that help you triumph over your to-do list once and for all.

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→ CEO Strategy Masterclass: Learn how to manage your time, energy and expectations as a business owner so you can lead a balanced life.

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RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS IS YOUR DREAM, NOT YOUR NIGHTMARE

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Stop choosing between your business and your personal life, and start embracing the strategies that can keep you balanced and successful in all areas of your life!

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xoxo,

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Desk Organized #OnMyDesk

5 Tips for Keeping Your Desk Organized

In this work from home world we are now part of, keeping your desk space organized plays a critical role in our motivation, stress and productivity. What you see on your desk, the tools, the clutter, and the open space, directly affects our brains and can send us subconscious messages to either get to work, or to procrastinate. So, keeping your desk organized is a simple task and habit to build that can ultimately help you get into a more positive workday routine.

It doesn’t have to be a complicated process, and you don’t need to do any special to organize your desk, but here are 5 tips for keeping your desk organized that I have learned can be very impactful for your productivity and success with accomplishing your work.

5 Tips for Keeping Your Desk Organized

#1. Use a large enough desk for your needs and the space you have

#2. If your desk doesn’t have enough storage, create your own under desk storage system with a cabinet, boxes or a standing organizer. Avoiding adding too many organizers to your surface space.

#3. Only keep your current work on your desk.

#4. Clear your desk off and quickly organize it at the end of the workday

#5. If you have work to continue the next day, organize any paperwork, tools or resources in neat piles

That’s it! That is all you have to do to start building a positive habit and momentum around your desk space and your work.

REMAINING ORGANIZED AND MOTIVATED ISN’T ALWAYS EASY