Every year, coaches either work through the holidays and don't enjoy them, or completely disconnect and come back to chaos. There's a third option: strategic disconnect.

This episode breaks down the exact client communication timeline, what to automate (and what not to), and how to set boundaries without guilt or sacrificing your holidays.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: The Holiday Business Paradox01:30 – The Holiday Mindset Shift: Strategic Disconnect04:00 – Client Communication Strategy: The 3-Touchpoint Timeline06:45 – How to Frame It Without Apologizing09:00 – Setting Holiday Check-In Expectations11:30 – The Emergency Protocol: What's Urgent vs. What Waits13:15 – Automation for Holiday Mode: What You Can Automate16:00 – What You Should NOT Automate18:30 – Setting Up Your Systems This Week20:00 – Boundary-Setting Without Guilt22:45 – Training Clients to Respect Your Time Year-Round24:00 – The 15-Minute-Per-Day Maintenance Strategy26:30 – Coming Back Strong28:00 – Implementation Checklist & Closing

Key Takeaways:

✅ Tell clients your holiday schedule NOW (Dec 10-12), not December 23rd

✅ Three touchpoints: initial announcement, reminder, final confirmation

✅ Define emergencies vs. non-emergencies before the holidays

✅ Automate logistics, not relationships

✅ 15 minutes per day maintains momentum without sacrificing holidays

✅ Boundaries communicate value—you're allowed to take time off

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