When I meet many of my clients for the first time, they are convinced that they must lay out a perfect plan for their business before they take action. “Let me think about this for a few weeks,” is what they tell me. I tell them, “You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to get started.” Clarity comes from action, not from thinking about it.

As a strategist and consultant for business owners, watching my clients schedule and prepare for time off during the holidays to recharge and enjoy their families brings me great joy. But sometimes they can be so eager to get back into their work life that they go full force, only to run out of steam quickly. So how do you get your rhythm back after taking time off?

Thinking about long-term sustainability for your business might sound like an assumed part of daily entrepreneurship, but the future feels more tumultuous right now than usual -  impacts of the pandemic, combined with both political and economic uncertainty, rapid shifts in technology, and a crazy number of layoffs.

Thinking about long-term sustainability for your business might sound like an assumed part of daily entrepreneurship, but the future feels more tumultuous right now than usual -  impacts of the pandemic, combined with both political and economic uncertainty, rapid shifts in technology, and a crazy number of layoffs.

Growth starts in your mind. Discover the mindset shifts business owners need to confidently delegate, hire, and lead like a CEO — without micromanaging or burning out.

If you skip weekly planning, you're inviting burnout and missed goals. See how structure creates calm, consistency, and real growth inside your business.

Client work is urgent, but business development is vital. Discover how to build consistent marketing, networking, and visibility into your weekly routine—without burning out.

Habits build businesses. Discover how structure, streak tracking, and smart scheduling help entrepreneurs create consistency—and actually follow through week after week.

Summer doesn’t have to derail your momentum. Learn how to set realistic business goals, clarify your schedule, and create a plan that supports work and play.

Processes may not feel sexy—but they’re the secret to smooth, scalable success. Learn how to map, document, and optimize systems that keep your business running strong.

You’re building a strong SEO foundation here with repeatable themes and useful distinctions.

Starting a business takes more than strategy. Learn the soft skills—resilience, self-trust, and a figure-it-out mindset—every woman entrepreneur needs to succeed early on.

Want to stop spinning your wheels and start gaining traction? Learn how consistent action across planning, systems, and strategy builds momentum and measurable growth.

Over-researching is the enemy of execution. Learn how to take intentional action, quiet the comparison trap, and use research as a tool—not a roadblock.

Debating whether to show your prices online? Explore the benefits and drawbacks of listing your rates, and find the approach that supports your goals and business model.

Strategic shifts in your business model, audience, or offers can feel tough—but when they’re intentional, they lead to greater alignment, clarity, and long-term success.

You know what needs to be done—but it’s not getting done. Explore the gap between knowing and doing, and how strategy, systems, and mindset can close it.

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Referrals are powerful for service-based businesses. Learn how strategic networking can kickstart your growth and connect you with aligned clients and partners.

Kathleen explores the importance of choosing a business title that fits your role, resonates with your audience, and reflects the value you bring to the table.

A simple daily journaling practice can transform your mindset and business. Kathleen Lawson shares the prompts and reflections that keep her focused, grounded, and growing.

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From digital platforms to daily habits, Kathleen Lawson shares the ten tools and routines that keep her business efficient, creative, and client-focused—plus why she can’t live without them.