The warning sign isn’t what you think ⚠️

The warning sign isn’t what you think ⚠️ June 30th, 2026   When was the last time you pushed through something you knew you’d pay for later? ​​ Not because you’re reckless or you didn’t know better, but because there was genuinely no other option. ​​ Dave is a founder who runs workshops – full […]

You’ve built the room… who’s in it? 🏛️

You’ve built the room… who’s in it? 🏛️ May 5th, 2026   Here’s something I notice consistently with founders at the multi-six-figure stage: ​​ The more support they have around them, the more invisible a specific problem becomes. ​​ They have a coach. A mastermind. Maybe an OBM or a VA. A bookkeeper. A small […]

1,900 guests, 12 festivals—inside the execution plan

1,900 guests, 12 festivals—inside the execution plan April 21st, 2026   It was early evening at Rebel + Cabana – one of Toronto’s most stunning venues, perched right on the waterfront with an unobstructed view of the city skyline. ​​ We were hours away from welcoming 1,900+ guests. The indoor and outdoor spaces were buzzing […]

You’re further along than you think📍

You’re further along than you think📍 April 7th, 2026   Since I recently hit publish on two LinkedIn posts about Q1 coming to a close (here’s one of them), I’ll be honest… I almost talked myself out of sending this email. ​​ It’s another reminder of time passing. I know that for some people, those […]

Your launch team isn’t a list. It’s a relationship 📖

Your launch team isn’t a list. It’s a relationship 📖 March 24th, 2026 Last year, I watched a book launch unfold in a way that stayed with me. ​​ An author I know told me she had a plan. ​​ She had two potential launch event dates in mind. Early readers in place – I […]

Case Study: Replacing a 7-Year EA Without Hiring a 🦄

Case Study: Replacing a 7-Year EA Without Hiring a 🦄 March 10th, 2026 I got this DM after publishing The Unicorn Hire Trap: ​​ “I think I need your advice so that I don’t repeat the unicorn hire trap!” ​​ Sarah (name changed) had just received notice that her long-term EA was moving on. Jessica […]

The first 90 days set the tone 📅

The first 90 days set the tone 📅 February 10th, 2026 Most partnerships start the same way.​ ​ There’s excitement. Clarity about what you want to accomplish. Relief that you’re finally getting support.​ ​ Then reality hits.​ ​ The first 90 days determine whether that initial momentum turns into lasting progress – or slowly fades […]

Your group problem is a business problem 💼

Your group problem is a business problem 💼 February 3rd, 2026 I’m excited to share something different today – a collaboration with Kerry Dobson, whose expertise in group program design I’ve long admired. We wrote this for anyone running (or thinking about running) a group program. And if that’s not you? You probably know a […]

The Unicorn Hire Trap 🦄

The Unicorn Hire Trap 🦄 January 27th, 2026 My client Eli and I have been working through his 90-day audit and roadmap – identifying what he should delegate next as he scales his coaching business. ​ Before completing his Intake Questionnaire, I encouraged him to review the Replacement Ladder framework in Buy Back Your Time […]

Wins to celebrate, lessons to keep + one thing to release ❄️

Wins to celebrate, lessons to keep + one thing to release ❄️ December 16th, 2025 This is my last blog before I take two weeks off.​ ​ And before I step away, I wanted to share what I’m taking with me into 2026 – and what I’m intentionally leaving behind.​ ​ Not because I have […]