Why do you keep revisiting the same business decision even after you’ve “thought it through properly”?

In this episode, we explore why logical thinking in isolation often leads to overthinking, second-guessing and stop–start progress. As business owners, we’re taught to rely on strategy and analysis, but true, lasting clarity doesn’t come from the head alone.

I’ll introduce you to the role of head, heart and gut intelligence in decision-making, and how aligning all three reduces mental noise, creates confidence, and helps you move forward with calm certainty.

If you’re stuck in a loop with a decision, this episode will help you understand why it happens, and I'll show you a more effective way to decide from now on.

About Your Host Libby Knight:

Hi, it's lovely to meet you.
I'm Libby, business strategy mentor and mindset coach.
I help ambitious and creative entrepreneurs to grow their service based businesses with confidence, in an environment where they can be seen and heard and feel safe.  My goal is to empower you to create a business on your terms so that you have the tools, skills and knowledge you need to build and grow your business in a way that makes you truly happy.
I teach both effective mindset techniques and business strategy that together empower you to overcome the hurdles and limiting beliefs that are holding you back.

This is feel-good business development!

Sign up to my monthly newsletter : HERE

Ways to work with me:

1:1 mentoring  to dive deep into your beautiful business.  Together we will clear your blocks and create your growth plan so that you can take the next big leap in your business

The POP Business Boutique is a small mentoring membership with bi-monthly live mentoring and coaching plus an extensive library of workshops that cover all areas of sales, marketing, growth and business mindset.

1:1 Planning Days This live online 1:1 or group mentoring day for small business owners is your chance to step away from the daily busyness and focus on the bigger picture to create your beautiful business plan.

Retreats 

Not sure which option is for you?  No problem, just book a chat  

The podcast is evolving in line with the evolution in my work and how I see the need we all have to embody self-trust in our daily and big-life decisions.  So I'm broadening the lens to include not just business development through wiser problem solving and decision making, but personal development too.  Because behind every business is a real person, making real decisions that affect the wellbeing of both the business and the people involved, including loved ones, clients and employees.  

This rebrand invites you to develop skills and techniques that will bring a new ease and confidence to every day.  Ways of approaching pivotal moments with a calm certainty and conviction that inspires action and strengthens self trust.

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This week I discuss the challenge of an unexpected change of plan. 

When your to-do list is on point, you’re motivated and what happens? A spanner is thrown in the works and your day is sabotaged.

What do you do? How do you manage your response, your emotions? Is it game over?
Not necessarily…

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In this episode, we explore why not all “have to’s” are the same.

Many business owners find themselves stuck in a constant loop of “I should,” “I must,” and “I have to”, often without stopping to question where that's really coming from.

We look at why and when that pressure shows up, how external noise can  influence your decisions or cause you to be distracted, and why logic alone isn’t enough to create clarity or momentum in business. 

If your business feels heavier than it should, or you’re doing all the “right” things but still feel stuck or drained, this episode offers a calmer, more grounded way to make decisions about what you should be doing, that genuinely work for you.

About Your Host Libby Knight:

Hi, it's lovely to meet you.
I'm Libby, business strategy mentor and mindset coach.
I help ambitious and creative entrepreneurs to grow their service based businesses with confidence, in an environment where they can be seen and heard and feel safe.  My goal is to empower you to create a business on your terms so that you have the tools, skills and knowledge you need to build and grow your business in a way that makes you truly happy.
I teach both effective mindset techniques and business strategy that together empower you to overcome the hurdles and limiting beliefs that are holding you back.

This is feel-good business development!

Sign up to my monthly newsletter : HERE

Ways to work with me:

1:1 mentoring  to dive deep into your beautiful business.  Together we will clear your blocks and create your growth plan so that you can take the next big leap in your business

The POP Business Boutique is a small mentoring membership with bi-monthly live mentoring and coaching plus an extensive library of workshops that cover all areas of sales, marketing, growth and business mindset.

1:1 Planning Half Days  3.5 hours of live online guided business planning.  This is your chance to step away from the daily busyness and focus on the bigger picture and create the next steps in your business.

Retreats 

Not sure which option is for you?  No problem, just book a chat  

In this Episode Libby Knight, Business Mentor and mBIT Mindset coach, dives into one of the most important and overlooked foundations of sustainable success: boundaries.

After working with ambitious business owners, driven entrepreneurs, and passionate leaders for over a decade, one pattern continues to show up again and again. When your boundaries slip, everything else feels harder. Your plans get derailed. Your nervous system burns out. You feel resentful, overwhelmed, or stuck. And your business, no matter how much you love it, begins to feel like something you’re chasing rather than something you’re leading.

This episode explores why boundaries are essential, not restrictive. Libby reframes them as the structure that protects your vision, energy, emotional wellbeing and future. Without effective boundaries, something or someone else will set the rules for your time and attention.

You’ll hear the real reasons so many women in business struggle with boundaries, the emotional consequences of avoiding them, and the identity shift required to hold them with confidence. You’ll explore how boundaries shape your behaviour, your results, and your sense of leadership, and why reviewing them regularly is a form of self-respect.

Through practical examples and mindset shifts, Libby breaks down what boundaries make possible: better decisions, reduced overwhelm, more consistent progress, a regulated nervous system, and a business that grows in alignment with you rather than at the expense of you.

If you’re ready to step into a calmer, more confident, more intentional version of yourself as a business owner — this conversation will show you what’s likely been getting in your way, and how to finally change it.

About Your Host Libby Knight:

Hi, it's lovely to meet you.
I'm Libby, business strategy mentor and mindset coach.
I help ambitious and creative entrepreneurs to grow their service based businesses with confidence, in an environment where they can be seen and heard and feel safe.  My goal is to empower you to create a business on your terms so that you have the tools, skills and knowledge you need to build and grow your business in a way that makes you truly happy.
I teach both effective mindset techniques and business strategy that together empower you to overcome the hurdles and limiting beliefs that are holding you back.

This is feel-good business development!

Sign up to my monthly newsletter : HERE

Ways to work with me:

1:1 mentoring  to dive deep into your beautiful business.  Together we will clear your blocks and create your growth plan so that you can take the next big leap in your business

The POP Business Boutique is a small mentoring membership with bi-monthly live mentoring and coaching plus an extensive library of workshops that cover all areas of sales, marketing, growth and business mindset.

1:1 Planning Days This live online 1:1 or group mentoring day for small business owners is your chance to step away from the daily busyness and focus on the bigger picture to create your beautiful business plan.

Retreats 

Not sure which option is for you?  No problem, just book a chat  

The 3 Moments That Showed Me My Mindset Has Changed

In this episode of Productivity for Profit, I’m sharing three personal stories that highlight just how powerful real mindset work can be — not in theory, but in everyday life.

I talk about:

• How a traumatic flying experience shaped a long-term phobia — and how mBIT, reframing, and nervous system work unexpectedly transformed my entire experience on a recent solo flight.
• Why selling my late Dad’s house has become a masterclass in trusting the process, releasing assumptions, and staying grounded even when timelines don’t go to plan.
• How a sudden laptop failure showed me I can now stay calm, methodical, and resourceful in moments that used to overwhelm me.

These situations are the proof that mindset work isn’t “woo.”
 It’s practical. It’s embodied. And it quietly rewires the way you respond to life’s challenges — often without you even noticing… until the moment you do.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your inner work is making a difference, this episode will help you see the signs that it absolutely is.

If this episode resonates and you know that you want a more holistic approach to how you grow your beautiful business, combining practical strategy, implementation, mindset work and transformational change, then be sure to recommend the podcast to someone you know would benefit from hearing it today.

About Your Host Libby Knight:

Hi, it's lovely to meet you.
I'm Libby, business strategy mentor and mindset coach.
I help ambitious and creative entrepreneurs to grow their service based businesses with confidence, in an environment where they can be seen and heard and feel safe.  My goal is to empower you to create a business on your terms so that you have the tools, skills and knowledge you need to build and grow your business in a way that makes you truly happy.
I teach both effective mindset techniques and business strategy that together empower you to overcome the hurdles and limiting beliefs that are holding you back.

This is feel-good business development!

Sign up to my monthly newsletter : HERE

Ways to work with me:

1:1 mentoring  to dive deep into your beautiful business.  Together we will clear your blocks and create your growth plan so that you can take the next big leap in your business

The POP Business Boutique is a small mentoring membership with bi-monthly live mentoring and coaching plus an extensive library of workshops that cover all areas of sales, marketing, growth and business mindset.

2026 1:1 and Group Planning Days This live online 1:1 or group mentoring day for small business owners is your chance to step away from the daily busyness and focus on the bigger picture to create your beautiful business plan.

Not sure which option is for you?  No problem, just book a chat  

How do you Create Daily Motivation?

In this episode, we’re exploring daily motivation — but not in the way it’s usually talked about.

This topic came directly from a recent networking meeting, where several business owners shared that staying motivated day-to-day can feel like a real struggle. So today, we’re breaking down what motivation actually is… and how to access it consistently.

Motivation isn’t something you wait to arrive.
It’s a state of being, a feeling, and an emotional experience in your body.
And contrary to popular belief — you don’t think yourself into motivation.
You act your way into it.

I explore the common enemies of motivation  and simple strategies to move through them.

This is a grounded, practical approach to staying motivated in your business — especially when it feels hard.

What We Cover:

• Why motivation is a feeling, not a mindset
• Why waiting for motivation keeps you stuck
• The real enemies of motivation (and why none of them are personal failings)
• How action creates momentum
• Practical techniques to transition from stuck to motivated
• How to harness your why and stay connected to the work you care about

Referenced in This Episode:

• Episode 61: Shift Your State to Change Your Life with Sarah Fletcher
• Insight Timer app for daily intentions and state-setting
• The Next Chapter: Planning YOUR 2026 Success Story - 1 day planning event

Key Takeaways:

• Motivation begins in the body, not the mind.
• Movement creates motivation — action comes first, the feeling follows.
• You are not unmotivated — you're likely overwhelmed, unclear, or disconnected from your why (and you can shift that).
• Small steps are powerful steps.
• Your past motivation is accessible and can be reactivated at any time.

If This Episode Supported You…

Please consider leaving a review or sharing it with another business owner who would love a more grounded and empowered approach to daily motivation. Your support helps this work reach more people who need it.

And feel free to message me your biggest takeaway — I love hearing what lands.

About Your Host Libby Knight:

Hi, it's lovely to meet you.
I'm Libby, business strategy mentor and mindset coach.
I help ambitious and creative entrepreneurs to grow their service based businesses with confidence, in an environment where they can be seen and heard and feel safe.  My goal is to empower you to create a business on your terms so that you have the tools, skills and knowledge you need to build and grow your business in a way that makes you truly happy.
I teach both effective mindset techniques and business strategy that together empower you to overcome the hurdles and limiting beliefs that are holding you back.

This is feel-good business development!

Sign up to my monthly newsletter : HERE

Ways to work with me:

1:1 mentoring  to dive deep into your beautiful business.  Together we will clear your blocks and create your growth plan so that you can take the next big leap in your business   https://www.libby-knight.com

The POP Business Boutique is a small mentoring membership with bi-monthly live mentoring and coaching plus an extensive library of workshops that cover all areas of sales, marketing, growth and business mindset.  Want a virtual tour to see if it's for you?  No problem, just 

In this episode, we chat with web designer Marie Brown from Beyond The Kitchen Table, about how to transform your website from a static online brochure into a powerful marketing asset.

Marie shares how her unconventional journey from corporate life to web design began — after a frustrating experience with an agency that charged extra for every small update and made her feel like an afterthought. Determined to do better, she taught herself how to build websites that actually work for small business owners — not against them.

What We Talk About

💡 Websites as Marketing Assets, not just tech

💻 Building with Purpose - your website should reflect your personality and purpose

🧭 The Role of Your Website - beyond looking good, your website should:

• Generate revenue, talent and trust
• Save time by answering FAQs and pre-qualifying leads
• Reflect your brand values and voice

🔧 Keeping It Updated
Websites don’t need constant attention like social media, but they do need regular maintenance, What should you be doing to keep your website optimised?

📈 Leveraging Your Website
I  ask Marie how we can make our website work harder for us.

🎯 Intentional Design & User Journey
Every website should guide visitors toward one key action — not leave them wandering. 

🔍 SEO and Being Found Online
Marie breaks down SEO for small business owners.

Key Takeaways

• Your website is a living marketing asset — not a one-time project.
• Clarity beats complexity: make it easy for the right people to understand, trust, and contact you.
• SEO and user experience go hand in hand when done strategically.
• Regular, intentional updates keep your website relevant and credible.

Connect with Marie

Explore Marie’s beautifully designed websites and see how she helps small businesses build marketing-driven sites through the following links: 

About Your Host Libby Knight:

Hi, it's lovely to meet you.
I'm Libby, business strategy mentor and mindset coach.
I help ambitious and creative entrepreneurs to grow their service based businesses with confidence, in an environment where they can be seen and heard and feel safe.  My goal is to empower you to create a business on your terms so that you have the tools, skills and knowledge you need to build and grow your business in a way that makes you truly happy.
I teach both effective mindset techniques and business strategy that together empower you to overcome the hurdles and limiting beliefs that are holding you back.

This is feel-good business development!

Sign up to my monthly newsletter : HERE

Ways to work with me:

1:1 mentoring  to dive deep into your beautiful business.  Together we will clear your blocks and create your growth plan so that you can take the next big leap in your business   https://www.libby-knight.com

The POP Business Boutique is a small mentoring membership with bi-monthly live mentoring and coaching plus an extensive library of workshops that cover all areas of sales, marketing, growth and business mindset.  Want a virtual tour to see if it's for you?  No problem, just book a call 

Or for more inf

How I Use Multiple Brain Techniques Myself and With Clients to Unlock Clarity and Confidence in Business

I recently joined Sarah Fletcher, my mBIT trainer, for a fantastic conversation about how I integrate multiple braining techniques (mBIT) — the intelligence of the head, heart and gut  — into my work with small business owners.

 I share how I use mBIT to help my clients:
 ✨ Overcome procrastination and indecision
 ✨ Step out of their overthinking head and into the wisdom of their body
 ✨ Understand how values and identity shape business success
 ✨ Make confident decisions and take aligned action by bringing the nervous system — and all three brains — into balance

You’ll hear how these techniques support real breakthroughs in clarity, direction, and confidence — especially when clients feel stuck or overwhelmed.

If you’ve ever felt torn between options, second-guessed your intuition, or struggled to take action even when you “know” what to do… this conversation will give you a new perspective on how your head, heart, and gut can finally work together to guide your business (and life) forward.

And if you’d like to know more about my coaching, mentoring, and retreats — where I weave mBIT into practical business planning and personal growth — you can find me on social media on the links below.

✨ Ready to take the next step? If you want hands-on support to create a clear, aligned plan for 2026 and finally move forward with confidence, check out my 2-day Online 2026 Planning Retreat  where clarity, accountability, and momentum come together.

The POP Business Boutique is a small mentoring membership with bi-monthly live mentoring and coaching plus an extensive library of workshops that cover all areas of sales, marketing, growth and business mindset.  Want a virtual tour to see if it's for you?  No problem, just book a call 

Or for more information visit : https://libby-knight.com/online-group-mentoring

About Your Host Libby Knight:

Hi, it's lovely to meet you.
I'm Libby, business strategy mentor and mindset coach.
I help ambitious and creative entrepreneurs to grow their service based businesses with confidence, in an environment where they can be seen and heard and feel safe.  My goal is to empower you to create a business on your terms so that you have the tools, skills and knowledge you need to build and grow your business in a way that makes you truly happy.
I teach both effective mindset techniques and business strategy that together empower you to overcome the hurdles and limiting beliefs that are holding you back.

This is feel-good business development!

Join my mailing list : HERE

More ways to work with me:

1:1 mentoring  to dive deep into your beautiful business.  Together we will clear your blocks and create your growth plan so that you can take the next big leap in your business   https://www.libby-knight.com

Join my free business mindset community on Facebook

Follow me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/libbyknightmentor

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libby.knight_

🎯 Why Every Successful Business Starts with the End in Mind

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the day-to-day busyness of your business — working hard but not really moving forward — this episode is for you.

In Why Every Successful Business Starts with the End in Mind, Libby explores how clarity transforms not just your plans, but your productivity, focus, and results. You’ll learn why defining your ultimate destination first helps you make better decisions, avoid overwhelm, and stay aligned with what really matters.

This episode will help you:
 ✅ Understand what “starting with the end in mind” really means (and what it doesn’t)
 ✅ Identify the difference between staying busy and making real progress
 ✅ Discover the part that your unconscious plays in keeping you stuck and how to fix it
 ✅ Feel more confident and calm about your next steps

Whether you’re a creative, coach, or service-based business owner, this conversation will help you shift from reacting to what’s urgent to intentionally creating the future business you desire.

🎧 Tune in and discover how to bring more direction, clarity, and purpose into your business — one aligned step at a time.

✨ Ready to take the next step? If you want hands-on support to create a clear, aligned plan for 2026 and finally move forward with confidence, check out my 2-day Online 2026 Planning Retreat or the POP Business Boutique Membership — where clarity, accountability, and momentum come together every month.

The POP Business Boutique is a small mentoring membership with bi-monthly live mentoring and coaching plus an extensive library of workshops that cover all areas of sales, marketing, growth and business mindset.  Want a virtual tour to see if it's for you?  No problem, just book a call 

Or for more information visit : https://libby-knight.com/online-group-mentoring

About Your Host Libby Knight:

Hi, it's lovely to meet you.
I'm Libby, business strategy mentor and mindset coach.
I help ambitious and creative entrepreneurs to grow their service based businesses with confidence, in an environment where they can be seen and heard and feel safe.  My goal is to empower you to create a business on your terms so that you have the tools, skills and knowledge you need to build and grow your business in a way that makes you truly happy.
I teach both effective mindset techniques and business strategy that together empower you to overcome the hurdles and limiting beliefs that are holding you back.

This is feel-good business development!

Join my mailing list : HERE

How you can work with me:

1:1 mentoring  to dive deep into your beautiful business.  Together we will clear your blocks and create your growth plan so that you can take the next big leap in your business   https://www.libby-knight.com

Join my free business mindset community on Facebook

Follow me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/libbyknightmentor

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libby.knight_