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Research has shown that the average human receives about 34 Gb of information every day.

That is enough to overload a laptop within a week. That’s a crazy amount!

The internet has meant that as business owners we are able to look up pretty much anything when it comes to building a business, from how to build a website to how to film reels, there is no end to the advice available. You just have to look at social media and I’m sure your feed is filled with loads of different tactics that promise to make your business a success. This is all helpful to an extent, but it can soon become overwhelming.

So many women in business find themselves stuck on the income rollercoaster or working long hours which doesn’t match up to the way they envisioned life would be once they left their corporate job and embarked on their business journey.

If you resonate with this, then there are a few key reasons that may be keeping you stuck…

You don’t have solid foundations in place

Making sure your foundations are in place is a fundamental part of building a business that will thrive. If you don’t know who you’re talking to and what your offer is then everything else will feel that much harder. When you get these pieces in place, you can approach everything else with confidence. It’s also important to know that these aren’t set in stone and that as your business grows they will likely change as you introduce new offers. 

 

  • Knowing who your ideal client is, the problems they have and how you can uniquely solve them.
  • Having a message that speaks directly to that ideal client.
  • Having a business model with offers that enable you to hit your revenue AND lifestyle goals.
  • Having offers that meet the needs of your ideal clients.
  • Having a system in place to market and sell your offers that optimise the customer journey.

You don’t know what you need to do next

Once you have offers for the right people at the right price, you need a marketing and sales system in place and this tends to be where overwhelm kicks in.

If you find yourself feeling stuck because you don’t know what you need to do next, it’s likely that you are overwhelmed with ideas and information about all the possible things you could be doing. Overwhelm tends to come from a lack of clarity. I’d take a guess that you’ve got freebies on how to use webinars, Instagram reels, challenges, LinkedIn, grow a FaceBook group…. 

The list is never ending and it’s honestly exhausting. When you are overloaded with information it becomes very difficult to know which tactic is ‘right’ for your business.

When this happens there are usually two approaches I see business owners take. The first is where you feel stuck and so you don’t implement any of the ideas you have. You feel like you need more information to find the ‘right’ tactic for you, but all that happens is you get stuck in a loop of gathering more information and ideas which just make you more confused.

The second is where you keep changing things in your business and jump from one tactic to the next when you don’t see the results you hoped for. You keep getting distracted by new ideas and so you never really give anything enough time to gain traction.

In both of these scenarios you are looking for the ‘magic formula’ that you hope will create the results you want, and unfortunately it doesn’t exist.

You know what you need to do but you’re getting in your own way

You’re trying to make things perfect before you put them out there or you’re procrastinating by avoiding the important things in your business and instead you’re doing ‘busy’ work that doesn’t really move the needle forward. A lot of the time this comes down to fear – fear of rejection, fear of getting things wrong or a fear of judgement. Keeping yourself in this place of perfectionism and avoidance are only going to keep you stuck. As the saying goes, ‘feel the fear and do it anyway’ and if you’re really struggling then find a way to keep yourself accountable either with business friends or a coach or mentor.

The key to success is having a clear strategy and implementing the tactics that support that strategy and optimising them as you go, so that you find the right things for your business.

If you resonate with any of the challenges above then please know that you are definitely not alone. Over the next few weeks I will be sharing simple ways in which you can get unstuck and build real momentum in your business. But for now, close those open tabs and stop overwhelming yourself with more information. Start implementing the ideas that excite you.

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Georgie Steeples
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Georgie Steeples High performance coach
ICF Accredited Peak Performance Coach
In today’s fast-paced world, there is an endless stream of distractions trying to get your attention. From the 24/7 news updates and pull of social media to noisy work spaces and the pinging of notifications on your phone, reminding you that there is something new for you to pay attention to, it’s not surprising that you find it hard to focus.
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Time is your most important resource and so it’s vital that you protect it.⁠
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Being productive is less about getting as much done as possible but more about being disciplined and being as effective as possible.⁠
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So focusing on the things that matter most.⁠
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Here are 5 ways to be more productive in your day:⁠
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→ If you find yourself trying to make your way through a really long to-do list every day, you’ll only feel stressed and overwhelmed. Instead choose just 3 things to prioritise that day.⁠
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→ The ‘ping’ sound of a notification is normally too much to ignore so during times of focused work, turn your phone to flight mode or turn off notifications.⁠
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→ Multitasking or switching between tasks reduces productivity significantly and impacts your effectiveness. Choose instead to focus on one thing at a time.⁠
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→ Your inbox is definitely something that can take up loads of your time. Block out a couple of times a day to check your emails instead of constantly checking them throughout the day.⁠
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→ Not having an action plan mapped out and lacking focus on what you are working towards can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Start your day knowing exactly what you are working on and why.⁠
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What’s your biggest distraction? Share below 👇🏻

#successhabits #focus #femalefounders #femaleleaders #intentionalbusiness #smallbusinesshelp #smallbusinesscoach #businessbydesign #femalebusinessowner #productivitytips #productivityhabits #womeninbusinessuk
How often do you spend your time worrying about things that are outside your control?

In Stoic philosophy one of the foundational principles they teach is to focus our energy on what we can control.

This principle can be demonstrated when we think about circles of control. The inner circle represents the things we can control - our thoughts, actions and choices. We can change these things. The outer circle represents the things outside our control - other people’s actions, circumstances, events. We can’t change these things. That’s not to say that we can’t care about these things, but we can choose how we respond to them.

Many studies have shown that when we embrace these circles, we are more likely to develop a sense of inner calm and resilience, experience positive emotions and develop a better sense of self-efficacy.

So if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed ask yourself, is this in my control? Focus your energy there.

#professionaldevelopment #resilience #growthmindset  #mentalfitness #personaldevelopment #smallbusinessuk #femaleceo
How can you be more curious? 🧐

Curiosity is an eager wish to know or learn about something. When we embrace curiosity in both our personal and professional lives, we ask questions with the intent to find out more and we listen with no intent to reply, we listen to deeply understand. This builds meaningful connections, a deeper understanding and can lead to perspective shifts.

Being curious allows us to explore our external environment, but it can be really powerful to use our curiosity to explore our internal environment too. Being curious about our thoughts, emotions and beliefs builds a greater self-awareness which is the foundation for personal growth and professional excellence.

Give me a ❤️ if you are going to embrace your curiosity.

#SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mindfulness #performancecoach #mentalfitness #thrive #personaldevelopment
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become” - James Clear

This is one of my favourite quotes from the brilliant book, Atomic Habits.

It’s a great reminder that in every moment we are presented with choices - small decisions that together shape our journey and become the building blocks of our identity. Each action is a vote for or against the person we aspire to be. 

When we see every action as a vote, change becomes less overwhelming. Instead of focusing on making a big transformation, we focus on the present moment. Is this action in alignment with my goals and values? Is it a vote for the person I want to become?

Every action becomes a mindful decision. Over time these votes add up, leading to profound shifts in identity.

#atomichabits #highperformance #selfgrowth #personaldevelopment #mindsetcoach #personalgrowth #thrive #habits
It’s easy to overlook the power of small actions, but they can lead to significant transformation in our lives. Research consistently shows that starting small is key when it comes to forming new habits. 

Progress is not always about massive leaps. It’s about consistent, intentional steps forward. 

Each small action serves as a building block, slowly moving us toward a tipping point where our efforts begin to compound and create significant results.

Focus on one microshift at a time and let the energy and momentum build.

What one microshift will you start today? ❤️

#productivity #habits #peakperformance 
#startsmall #productivitytips #growth #personaldevelopment #lifecoach #performancecoach #transformation #goals #takeaction
The Tale of Two Wolves

One evening an elder Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside all people. He said, ‘my son, the battle is between two wolves inside us. One is Fear. It carries anxiety, concern, uncertainty, hesitancy, indecision and inaction. The other is Faith. It brings calm, conviction, confidence, enthusiasm, decisiveness, excitement and action.” The grandson thought about it for a moment and then meekly asked his grandfather: “which wolf wins?” The old Cherokee replied, “The one you feed.”

I first read this tale in “The One Thing” by Gary Keller and I loved the simplicity and power of its message. It is an important reminder that experiencing these thoughts is something we all deal with on a daily basis, most of the time they happen unconsciously. Becoming aware of our thoughts enables us to reframe and choose more empowering thoughts which in turn impacts how we experience life and the world around us. It’s not always easy, but it is possible. It starts with awareness.

#mindset #selfawareness #mentalfitness #growthmindset #thrive #grow #wellness #transformation #createabetterlife #takecontrol #mindsetcoaching
When life gets busy it can be easy to let the magic moments of our day go unnoticed. Pause and savour the things that make you feel calm and bring you sheer joy.

What magic moment brought you joy today? ❤️

#mindfulness #personalgrowth #growthmindset #motivation #createabetterlife #motivation #wellness #selfcare #thrive #lifecoach #changeyourlife
Last year I had a strong desire to uplevel my skills as a coach and embarked on a 6-month coaching journey with @optimuscoachacademy which involved over 75 hours of training, mentoring and coaching to become a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation.

It has enabled me to immerse myself in books and research around positive psychology, neuroscience and human behaviour which fuels my soul. It was truly an incredible experience. I met so many new amazing people that I am so grateful to now call my friends. I have spent dozens of hours coaching others and I have learnt so much about myself in the process.

I have always had an interest in personal development and was lucky to be exposed to NLP, coaching and psychology principles at 21 years old when I started my career in pharmaceuticals and this interest has only grown as my career developed and especially when I started my own business in 2015.

My business has evolved enormously over the past 8 years and it’s been a journey of so much personal growth for me. I feel all paths have led me to this place and I am so passionate about the power of coaching and the self-awareness it brings. I can’t wait to continue helping more people live extraordinary lives that bring them more joy and fulfilment in 2024 and beyond.

Learning new things feels good and this is one certificate I am super proud of! 😊
Congratulations you have been promoted!!! 🎉🥂⁠
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Hands up if you feel like you are wearing all the hats in your business - marketing, sales, finance, customer services, graphic designer, your services etc. The list goes on.⁠
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Wowzers! No wonder your brain feels like it could burst at any moment. There is one critical role missing from that list, and it’s actually the most important role and one that is so often overlooked. It’s your role as CEO of your business.⁠
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As the CEO of your business, it is your responsibility to lead the business forward from where you are now, to where you want to get to. This means looking at the big picture and stepping away from the “doing” and the busy work. It means putting a strategic plan in place that brings your creative ideas to life and intentionally moves the business forward week after week.⁠
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So with this comes the need to shift your identity from employee to CEO. ⁠
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When you do this you will be able to ask yourself the important questions that enable you to focus on and prioritise the few things that make the biggest difference to growth.⁠
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You will have more clarity and you will start to feel more in control.⁠
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You will be able to simplify your business and finally put an end to bouncing from idea to idea hoping that something works.⁠
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And you will finally be making the income and impact you always wanted but on your terms.⁠
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Give me a 🙌 if you are ready to accept your position as CEO.⁠