In this episode I'm talking with Nicole Drummond, Intuitive Healer and Channel. We talk about the role of intuition in business and how it can be quite complementary to what is more traditionally thought of as strategy - working with spreadsheets and numbers. 

We talk about the benefits of using your intuition to guide strategic decisions as well as ways to get started in cultivating your intuitive muscle.

Nicole also offers longer training on this topic, with her Level 1 Intuitive Development Training beginning online this weekend (8th & 9th November). To find out more about that as well as her other courses, head to her website: https://nicoledrummond.com/intuitive-training-level-1

You can also find her writing on her blog here: https://nicoledrummond.com/writing

And her wonderful video collection on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@nicoledrummondintuitive 

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In this episode, I share the five things I’d focus on if I were to have my first year in business all over again - the activities that will support sustainable growth, clarity, and strong foundations for further down the line.

🌱 In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why shaping your ideal week early on matters (even if your calendar is still quiet)

- The value of building a network before you feel ready

- How to talk about what you do, even when your niche is still forming

- What simple metrics are worth tracking from day one

- Why focusing on one core offer can build momentum faster than spreading yourself thin

🧭 Resources & Links:

Interested in support as you build your business foundations?

Explore my Foundations Review (https://www.debbielee.co.uk/work-with-me#foundations-review) — a one-off session to help you focus on what’s working, what’s not, and what to shift next.

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If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch via email at [email protected] or sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.debbielee.co.uk

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing a theme that is taking a prominent place in my business this year - simplicity as a way of building spaciousness and sustainability for the long term.

If you’re a service-based business owner (a coach, consultant, or wellness practitioner) who’s feeling stretched too thin or unsure where to focus next, this episode is for you.

I’ll walk you through five key principles that, in my opinion, support a more regenerative, values-aligned approach to business - including:

🌱 Why sustainability starts with relevance

🌱 How focus creates space for mastery

🌱 The importance of integration and rest

🌱 Designing a business that supports your nervous system

🌱 And why simplicity can be a powerful strategy

If you are someone who aspires to more depth, meaning and fulfilment in your work then take a listen. I'd love to know what you think. 

🔗 Connect with Me:

If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about this approach, check out my free Starter Kit at: https://www.debbielee.co.uk

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What if the way you work and how you deliver your services is just as important as what you offer?

In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on how to build a business that actually feels good to run — one that’s not only sustainable for your clients, but also for you.

Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or wellness practitioner, I’ll walk you through the key questions I use to review whether an offer is truly working — for you, your clients, and the wider world.

This isn’t about starting from scratch or completely overhauling your business — it’s about making gradual, thoughtful tweaks that help your work feel more aligned, easeful, and effective.

Plus, check out the free checklist that goes with this episode via the link below.

👉 See the full checklist here: https://www.debbielee.co.uk/blog/sustainable-service-design

👉 Find out more about the Foundations Review: https://www.debbielee.co.uk/work-with-me#foundations-review 

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Join me this week for a conversation on what I believe is one of the key principles of creating a sustainable, regenerative business - designing relevant solutions to real problems.

In business and elsewhere in life, there can be such a focus placed on always having and building more, which inevitably leads to waste and resources being used in a way that isn't really necessary.

In the episode we dive into what this actually means for us as values-led service based business owners and how we go about designing offers that are indeed relevant to the people and the cause we want to support. 

We touch on five key points, including the importance of co-creating along with your clients.

🔗 Connect with Me:

If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about this approach, check out my free Starter Kit at: https://www.debbielee.co.uk

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Tune in this week as I'm talking about how you know it's time to simplify your business:

1️⃣ You’re juggling too many offers

2️⃣ Your days feel reactive, not intentional

3️⃣ Your business doesn’t energise you in the way it once did 

4️⃣ Your income isn’t reflecting your effort

5️⃣ You Don’t Know What’s Working (or What’s Not)

Tune in to hear more about each of these as well as suggested solutions.

🔗 Connect with Me:

If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about this approach, check out my free Starter Kit at: https://www.debbielee.co.uk

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Join me this week as I dive into the question of what it takes to build a business that really works for you—not just financially, but personally and energetically too. I'm diving into my own squiggly career path where I join the dots to find the three key ingredients that I need to make my business fulfilling and one that meets my needs beyond the finances alone.

💡 What You’ll Learn

- Why your career doesn’t need to follow a straight line to be meaningful

- How to reconnect with what truly matters to you in your work

- Ways to recognise when you’ve outgrown a role, path, or definition of success

- How to move through change with curiosity rather than pressure

- The importance of creating space to pause, reflect, and realign

- Why shifting direction can be a sign of growth

🌿 This episode might be a useful listen if you are:

- A visionary entrepreneur in transition

- A corporate escapee looking for more purposeful work

- A sensitive, values-led business owner trying to make work work for them

- Anyone feeling like their path looks ‘squiggly’ and wondering how the dots join up

🔗 Connect with Me:

If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about this approach, check out my free Starter Kit at: https://www.debbielee.co.uk

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Join me this week as we explore the importance of understanding and articulating the big why behind your business. My belief is that your why is the foundation upon which everything else in your business is built. If you've ever felt like your business doesn’t quite match the life you want to lead or you're unsure how to communicate the deeper mission behind your work, this one's for you.

💡 What You’ll Learn

- Why defining your “why” is foundational to your work

- Five key reasons why your big why matters more than you might think

- The difference between your personal why and your mission-led why

- How your why influences everything from marketing to your business model

- Simple questions to help you start uncovering or revisiting your own why

✍️ Journal Prompts to Explore Your Why

Here are three questions to reflect on:

- What kind of life do I want to lead through this business?

- What change do I want to be part of in the world?

- How does my business reflect these?

🔗 Connect with Me:

If you enjoyed this episode and want to go deeper on your own Why, check out ways you can work with me as you get started: https://www.debbielee.co.uk/work-with-me

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In today's episode I'm talking about five ways to test out a new offer or idea for your business, without having to 'put yourself out there.'

Key Takeaways from the episode include:

- Testing ideas is crucial for both your own personal alignment, as well as validating what your customers want.

- The traditional lean startup approach may not be ideal for solo entrepreneurs.

- Simple methods like writing, vision boards, and talking can effectively explore ideas.

- Building momentum through gradual sharing can increase confidence.

If you would like support in putting together a plan for sustainable action in your business, you might like to check out a half day strategy intensive. Over three hours together we review all the different aspects of your business so that you leave with:

➡️ an action plan that’s right for your stage of business

➡️ clarity on where to focus your efforts for the next 3-6 months 

➡️ a simplified To-Do list that will actually get you results

You can find out more and sign up here: https://www.debbielee.co.uk/services/p/half-day-intensive

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In today's episode I'm talking about overwhelm in business, why it's so common and what we can do about it.

Key Takeaways from the episode include:

- Overwhelm is a common and valid experience, especially for solo business owners.

- Recognizing the signs of overwhelm is the first step towards addressing it.

- Implementing practical strategies can help regain focus and balance.

- Creating sustainable plans and aligning business activities with personal goals is essential.

If you would like support in putting together a plan for sustainable action in your business, you might like to check out a half day strategy intensive. Over three hours together we review all the different aspects of your business so that you leave with:

➡️ an action plan that’s right for your stage of business

➡️ clarity on where to focus your efforts for the next 3-6 months 

➡️ a simplified To-Do list that will actually get you results

You can find out more and sign up here: https://www.debbielee.co.uk/services/p/half-day-intensive

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