Many of us start feeling the pressure of wrapping up the year with a bang. But what if instead of grinding through the final stretch, we opted to glide with ease and joy? 

My dear friend and coaching client, Tracey Mylecharane, comes from a corporate background like I do – and we know all too well about the end-of-year grind. Last year, we were determined to throw the hustle mindset away - and even recorded a podcast episode on it. 

Today, we’re revisiting the topic and checking back in to see how we’ve gone! We’re also giving you tips, tricks and some vulnerability of our own that will give you insight into what to expect when gliding, rather than grinding, to the end of the year.

I hope this conversation gets you thinking about how you’ll balance your glide with the inevitable demands business and life bring. 

Let's continue the conversation, support each other in our journey and collectively choose to embrace joy and ease.

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Website: https://tmsolicitor.com.au/ 

Instagram: @tmsolicitor

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-mylecharane/ 

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Have you ever felt like you're trying to juggle too many balls at once, both in your business and at home? I have been there, and done that a million times over. The key is to work smarter, not harder which I’m sure you’ve heard every business coach say so many times that you’re sick to death of hearing it. 

But it is true.

I’ve found the key to working smarter is outsourcing. It's about figuring out where you need more support in your business and at home, so you can keep to your zone of genius and move forward.

So where do you begin?

In this episode, I’ll share with you an exercise that I do to establish where I need more support, and how to find the people I need.

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What is my planning process for a new year?

It’s a question I get asked so often in the weeks leading up to New Years, and today I want to share my personal method with you. 

The first step is to dive deep into the data and then ask myself: has this service or offering given me joy, or has it stolen my joy? 

Any service that robs me of joy is is one I should probably get rid of. After all, if I don’t adore what I’m doing, how can I provide the best experience for my clients?

The next step is to dive into my finances with a critical eye, so I can work out if I need to tweak my marketing or leverage our mailing list more effectively.

The third stage involves a series of questions linked to joy, energy, and time. It's about deciding what to continue, discard, or initiate. 

So, grab a moment to review your progress over the year. Shed what doesn’t serve you and embrace collaborations, new ideas, and growth. 

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School holidays are the bane of a business owner’s existence.

It took me a number of years to find a rhythm that works for me so if you’re in the early years of running your business, you’re probably wondering how on earth this all works!

How do you run a business while the kids are at home bouncing off the walls and manage it all without going crazy?

Like I said, it took me a few years to find the right balance but after some experimenting, my family has landed in a rhythm that works for us. 

When I first started my business, my initial vision was to enjoy every school holiday with the family. So every school holidays, I cleared my calendar completely. Although this sounds great in theory, the reality was quite different. 

While it worked wonders for my family, it left me feeling exhausted having to work twice as hard after the holidays. Avoiding work entirely during the holidays just wasn't feasible for me so we had to find a different solution. 

Now, I clear the first week of every school holiday for quality family time. During this week, I don’t do any work and we lap up the fun.

During the second week, I keep my schedule light, still making time for my daughter but also spending a few hours each day on business tasks. The beauty of running your own business is that it’s possible to take your laptop down to the beach and enjoy the best of both worlds.

Juggling business and family is undeniably challenging, but with thoughtful planning and a flexible mindset, it can be exceptionally rewarding. 

What’s your plan for the Christmas holidays? 

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As a business coach, I'm finding more of my clients grappling with feelings of isolation of social anxiety these days.  Which is strange because the internet has made us more connected than ever.

Did you know, for instance, that the average person spends around 42 hours a month on TikTok? And then there's YouTube, with 21 hours, and Facebook, with another 20 hours.

It's mind-boggling how much time we spend being 'social' but the truth is, many of us feel lonelier than ever.

Beyond Blue defines social anxiety as feeling intensely anxious about social interactions or performing in front of others. For many of my clients it manifests physically with excessive sweating, trembling, or nausea. It’s real, and it’s scary but you aren’t alone. Approximately 11% of Australians experience social anxiety during their lifetime, with 7% affected in any given 12-month period.

Now, as business owners, networking and interacting with clients is crucial. It’s part of building success, right? So, in this episode I’m sharing some practical tips on how to navigate social interactions without feeling overwhelmed.

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What is first class in your business? 

When we’re talking airlines, people often wonder what the real difference is between first class and business class. And why exactly would you pay so much more for business class over economy? 

I think it’s important to offer a premium service in business, and I relish in providing exclusive, one-on-one coaching to my clients. However, not everyone wants that all the time. Some people want to spend less time with you, and some people want you to just get the job done for them. 

So, I encourage you to think about what you have on offer in your business, and how you can create different service tiers depending on your clients’ needs - just like an airline. 

What does your first class, business class and economy class look like? Let’s explore what these tiers could look like so you can ensure you’re covering all bases and providing maximum value to your clients.

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How do you feel about sales? 

If your gut reaction is one of hesitation or even dread, you’re not alone. 

But let me ask you this: Do you love building relationships and connections? 

Do you enjoy chatting with people about their passions and ambitions? 

I’m guessing the answer is YES and you might be surprised to discover you already possess the fundamentals of sales. We just need to reframe what sales can mean.

For seven years, I dedicated an hour each day to business development and it has consistently paid off.

This turned into the Thriving Woman Gang's brilliant initiative: an hour of power each day for a month. This simple act of consistent effort sparked amazing results, inspiring me to extend the opportunity to a broader audience through our Business Development Sprint challenge! 

Our goal was simple: Assemble a community of women to support each other in business development, smashing the myth that sales is scary.

By the end of our initiative, we welcomed 57 women into our free challenge. The results? Astonishing! Let’s dive into the numbers so you can see for yourself how one hour a day of business development pays off. 

• 101 hours connecting on LinkedIn resulted in 1502 new LinkedIn connections made! 
• 322 phone calls with 97 meetings booked and 26 proposals sent
• 51 hours spent connecting and engaging on Instagram with 402 new followers
• And the creme de la creme…103 pieces of new business secured!

If you feel a pull towards shaking up your business development strategy, keep an eye out for our next challenge in February 2025. In the meantime, start reaching out, engage with others on LinkedIn and Instagram and remember: sales doesn’t have to be scary! It can be as simple as a conversation. 

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Silly season is almost here - and for a lot of us, it means taking a break from business. Sure, rest and recovery from a busy year is important - but it’s not without its drawbacks. Hitting pause on your business inevitably comes with a significant dip in revenue. 

So how do you prepare for this cycle of lower revenue, whether it’s over Christmas, school holidays or a period where you just need some downtime? 

Personally, I’ve discovered a blend of mindset shifts and practical actions that have really helped me reshape my approach to maintaining stability during lower revenue months. 

Today, I’m sharing 6 ways that will not only help you stay afloat over the holiday period, but set yourself up for success for the year ahead:

1. Build a Financial Cushion Throughout the Year

2. Offer Bite-sized Products

3. Plan for the Year Ahead

4. Understand Your True Needs

5. Streamline Your Expenses

6. Embrace Late Opportunities

The golden rule is not to surrender just because it’s late in the year. Ensure you continue selling until your curtain drops for the holidays. Watching your energy reserves and managing time effectively is equally critical. After all, the last thing you want is to enter your well-deserved break feeling drained, anxious or unwell.

I'd love to hear how you plan to take on these tips. Have you managed to avoid succumbing to holiday period stress before? Perhaps you've got a strategy that's worked wonders. Let’s keep the conversation going!

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Would you like to be more productive? 

I’d say I'm pretty productive myself, and while I suspect my 50% is probably everyone else’s 80%, it definitely wasn’t always that way. 

There was a time a few years ago in my business when I felt like I was doing all the things, putting all the content out, having the right conversations and yet,  nothing was getting me traction.

It sucked. I was not motivated. I felt like I was banging my head against a brick wall and I didn’t have the energy to keep going. 

I finally decided to look under the hood and ask myself what was actually going on. I listed all the things that gave me joy and the ones that didn’t. I looked at the things I needed to keep doing and the things I could let go of. 

I just couldn’t keep doing the same things and expecting a different result. Today, I’m taking you through how I changed my trajectory, and the secrets that have worked wonders for me in maintaining productivity in my business.

I hope these tools give you that little boost of energy and help you glide – not grind – straight into Christmas!

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Financial Freedom is something we all want as entrepreneurs but what does it actually mean?

It could mean taking regular time off, having substantial savings, or investing in other ventures. Some people are driven by material acquisitions, while others prefer simpler living. For me, it’s about having peace of mind and knowing I can take time away from the business without financial stress. 

Whatever your goals may be, the essence of financial freedom lies in having choice and stability which empowers you to explore new ideas and services, elevating your business beyond mere survival.

I’ve worked with countless women who’ve taken this journey and made their goals a reality. Join me as I share insights from that work around what financial freedom truly means and how we can achieve it.

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