In this week's pep talk, I share what it means to be a CEO and bring more calm into your business. I reflect on my transformative journey from a 22-year corporate strategist to running my own business with intention and purpose.

In today's episode, I share:

• The concept of the slow CEO revolution and what it means to me
• My transition from corporate to entrepreneurial life
• How I was able to shift from a work-centric identity to experience-centric life
• Reframing the word "slow" from negative to positive, calm, and intentional with time management
• How to implement the slow CEO concept, and the positive impact it has had on my business

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Ready for your PEP TALK? In this week's episode we are kicking off a 5-part series digging into the merging of strategy and soul. In today's pep talk, we're talking about creating more than a vision board and the masculine and feminine side of strategy.

In this episode we cover:

• Picking a word and power statement for your vision board
• Visualizing what you want your future to look like
• Mapping out the action you can take right now to move closer to your goals

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Maternity leave should be a magical time. Don't let the stress of "leaving" your business ruin that for you and your family! In today's episode, I dive deep with Alyson Caffrey on how to strategically plan maternity leave without pausing your business. Alyson shares her journey from juggling a newborn and emails to creating Master Maternity Leave—a system to ensure your business thrives while you take well-deserved time off. Her insights on mindset shifts, team autonomy, and scaling even when you're away are game-changers. Tune in for strategies to kid-proof your business and achieve true work-life harmony.

We cover:

• Tools and strategies that will help you to define and prepare for the leave/break
• The importance of leveraging and trusting in your team during this time
• How to reframe the idea of leaving your business as an opportunity for growth rather than a pause
• Tools and resources that will allow you to create processes and systems for your business to run smoothly without your constant involvement

CONNECT WITH ALYSON:

Website: https://alysoncaffrey.com/ and https://mastermaternityleave.com/

Instagram: @alycaffrey and @mastermaternityleave

DM "CRUSH" on Instagram and to receive the Maternity Leave Planning Guide for FREE!

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This week's pep talk is the third and final shift of our live CEO week series—bringing your dream schedule to life with simple, focused strategies. Over the past two episodes, we explored the significance of a dedicated CEO day and debunked the myth that social media is your sole business strategy. Today, we are digging into shift number 3: "more work does not equal more success."

In today's episode, I share:

• Aligning business priorities with personal priorities
• Why working more hours doesn't equal success
• How to create theme days for maximum productivity
• What the themes of my CEO Week look like, and what they could look like for you - even with a varying schedule!

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Ready for your PEP TALK? In this episode, we are discussing micro-habits and how the impact these small habits deliver over the months and years can be enormous.

We Chat About:

• What micro-habits are and how they can help you reach your goals
• 5 micro-habits that you can implement everyday to help you stay motivated
• How to get started with micro-habits

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How do you really get your website to rank in search engines? In today's episode, I dive deep into the world of SEO with Abbey Oslin from Duo Collective, and she spills all the secrets to making your website more visible and effective! We explore the essentials of running a successful business partnership and mastering SEO to boost your website’s visibility. Abbey shares powerful tips on using Google Search Console and tactics like guest blogging and backlinking to improve your search rankings, and discusses the importance of knowing your audience and using the right keywords to attract clients effortlessly.

Tune in to hear:

• How effective business partnerships need communication, clear roles, and an understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses
• Why you want to master SEO, ensuring your website gets properly indexed by Google
• Backlink strategies that boosts your website's authority and search rankings
• The importance of audience-centric keywords, ensuring your keywords align with real search behavior

CONNECT WITH ABBEY:

Website: https://duocollective.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duo.collective/

Backlink 5 Day Challenege: https://duocollective.com/5-day-backlink-email-challenge

How to Find Keywords: https://duocollective.com/free-seo-tools

CONNECT WITH HOLLY:

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This week's pep talk is part 2 of our very first ever live CEO Week series. In this series, we'll be breaking down actionable tips to help you design your dream schedule and bring your business vision to life without burning out. Each week, you'll learn three crucial shifts to focus your efforts, attract the right customers, and create a balanced life you love. Today, we tackle shift number two: "Instagram is not a business strategy."

In today's episode, I share:

• Common mistakes when attempting to scale a business on social media
• The importance of metrics and feedback to attract new clients
• How to implement theme days to stay focused

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In this week's pep talk, I am giving you the first workshop in a recent live series I taught: Crush the Rush Live.

In this episode we cover:

• How to design your dream schedule
• Where you might have energy leaks
• What your daily business standards are

CONNECT WITH HOLLY:

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