Ever notice how some women seem to get more done with seemingly little stress while others achieve far less while working themselves to the bone?

There’s plenty of advice out there on time management and productivity but today I’m calling it… productivity is outdated. Capacity is the new currency in business and life.

Being busy doesn't necessarily equal results. You can work countless hours and still find yourself miles away from your goals. For women in particular, there's something more important that determines how much we can truly accomplish. It's all about capacity: our inner world, energy and identity.

Inspired by Tim Gallwey’s formula for performance, I’ve created my own formula to help you reach your peak potential: Energy x Focus - Interference = Performance.

Key Takeaways:

• Energy isn't just a state of mind. It's your life force, the fire behind every goal.
• If energy fuels your day, focus is the engine that drives you forward.
• The biggest interference is the mental chatter that distracts and detracts from your performance.

So, how do you start living at this peak level of performance? It begins with creating a solid plan, committing to it and taking deliberate action.

What's the first move you need to make to unlock your capacity?

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New Year's resolutions start strong and fizzle out fast. But what if we approached goal setting differently this time? Today we're exploring reverse goal setting, a fresh method that starts by reflecting on the past year before mapping out real, lasting change for 2026.

We’ll take a look at what 2025 cost you. Were there areas where you felt spread too thin? Did you find yourself stuck in cycles of stress, or did old habits hold you back? I walk you through reflecting on the emotional, physical and mental toll of last year and identifying what might have been missing. These insights are crucial for setting a clearer path forward. Then we look ahead to December 2026 and imagine meeting your future self: healthy, vibrant and grounded. What has she stopped doing? What new habits has she embraced? We explore the small, powerful steps you can take today to transform into that person.

We talk about choosing your 2026 word, the one that captures the energy you want to embody this year. For me, it's "connected." For you, it might be strength, clarity, freedom, power or energy. Whatever you choose, let it guide you through the year as you craft the best version of yourself.

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Is it just me or did 2025 fly by? It was a year of deep learning, some huge wins, other things that didn't pan out and plenty of reminders that life doesn't always go according to plan. As I sit here reflecting on it all, I'm thinking about what I'm taking with me into 2026 and what I'm leaving behind.

A big lesson for me this year has been that not everything works out, no matter how hard you try. Despite a lot of hard work, there were things I really wanted to see happen that just didn’t work out, both personally and professionally. But I've learned not to take that personally. Not everything is meant for us at every moment, and there's real wisdom in accepting that.

I’ve been reminded to trust in life's unfolding, even when it doesn't look the way I expected. Something I also consciously remember is that our our well-being doesn't depend on outcomes. Happiness is an internal compass. We get to guide it, no matter where life takes us.

Key Takeaways:

• Our well-being and happiness don't depend on outcomes; they come from within
• 2025 brought business success, program growth and the importance of a supportive team
• Building villages means fostering real communities, both personally and professionally
• My vision for 2026 to host more in-person connections to create deeper, more meaningful relationships
• Trusting life's unfolding, even when it doesn't match our expectations, brings peace and clarity

I'd love to hear from you. What was your most significant lesson from 2025 and what's one thing you want to bring with you into 2026?

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The silly season is here! And with it comes more food, more drinks, late nights and routines that go completely out the window. It's a magical time but it can also leave you feeling off-balance. Let's talk about how to enjoy the festivities without the dreaded blowout, whether that's weight gain, bloating, or a general slump in mood and energy.

With so many end of year gatherings and Christmas parties, navigating a smorgasbord of delicious treats can be challenging. In this episode, I share some practical tips on how you can still have a great time without paying for it later.

• Never Drink On an Empty Stomach
• Eat Mindfully
• Eat for Satisfaction Over Fullness
• Hold Off Sugar Where You Can
• Stay Hydrated
• Stay Active
• Cherish the Moments

Above all, enjoy this time with family, friends and loved ones. The hustle of busyness and presents can be all consuming but don't lose sight of what's truly important: reconnecting and making meaningful memories. Socialise, laugh and fill your cup with the warmth and love around you.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from me and all of my team! Here's to a season full of joy and wellness.

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Your health isn't a vague aspiration. It's a strategic advantage. As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on resolutions like eating better, sleeping more or exercising regularly. But for high-performing women, achieving goals requires more than vague intentions. Today I'm sharing the specific health metrics you should be tracking as a business leader to optimise your personal operating system and genuinely transform how you move through your life.

We explore five foundational health metrics: metabolic markers like fasting insulin and glucose levels that reveal how efficiently your body uses energy, your stress recovery curve, sleep quality, mental bandwidth and emotional regulation under stress. I share why these aren't just random numbers but strategic data points that directly impact your leadership, decision-making and business growth.

We discuss getting comprehensive pathology reports twice a year to track your baseline and progress, shifting from just maintaining your health to actually mastering it. This is about waking up every day feeling energised and clear-headed, not just surviving.

What health metric are you going to start tracking first?

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Resources mentioned: 2026 Health Strategy Tracker

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There's a season that comes for most founders, business owners and high-achieving women that no one really talks about. I call it the Founder's Winter. It's an internal phase where your usual drive disappears, growth stalls and life forces you into stillness whether you like it or not. Today I want to explore what this season really is, why it happens, and how to navigate it without losing yourself in the process.

A founder's winter can be triggered by all sorts of life events: illness, grief, burnout, major transitions. For me, it started after I broke my ankle a few months ago. Up until that point, I genuinely believed I could push through anything but this injury forced a shift I wasn't expecting. My drive just evaporated. I found myself in this strange bubble of introspection and honestly, I didn't know what to do with it.

Some of my friends suggested that it was depression but I knew it wasn’t that. This was a season of going inward, finding stillness and embracing a period of reflection.

Nothing in nature blooms all year round. Winter is when the soil restores its nutrients, when vital work happens beneath the surface that we can't see. For us, this involuntary stillness is crucial for long-term productivity and sustainability. We resist it because we've been conditioned to see productivity as the only measure of success. But the real wisdom is in recognising that these quiet periods are just as necessary as the busy ones.

What season are you in right now, and what might it be trying to teach you?

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Richard Branson doesn't prioritise business strategies or groundbreaking innovations. His main focus? Vitality. His wellness. His life force. Out of everything he could make his priority, it's his own energy and health that takes centre stage. Learning this stopped me in my tracks. We spend so much time juggling endless to-do lists and responsibilities, leaving our well-being on the backburner. But what if we flipped that? Today we're exploring what life force really is and how you can harness it to thrive with a new zest for life.

We dive into life force as that vibrant energy pulsing through you, keeping you animated and alive. It's the energy behind all life, infused in everything you do: your work, your business, your family, your cooking, your creating. It leaves its energetic fingerprint everywhere. We discuss how boosting it begins with acknowledging where you stand in your own health and energy levels, and the importance of identifying any blocks draining your life force.

We explore life-enhancing habits that naturally lift your vitality, from staying active to mindfulness to simply soaking in some sun. By prioritising life force like Branson, you're not just boosting your own well-being, you're elevating every single thing you touch.

Let's awaken that life force. It's ready and waiting to transform your life into something extraordinary.

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We live in a world where being busy has become a badge of honour. It’s easy to slip into conversations about how much your business brings in, how many hours you’ve clocked this week, or how many plates you’re spinning at once. I see it all the time in my community, and I’ll admit, I’ve fallen into the trap myself. But chasing validation through constant busyness is a losing game. Instead of satisfaction, it delivers burnout and a lingering sense that you’re never quite enough.

We forget that our value isn’t something to be earned. It’s already there, built in. When you slow down, you start to strip away the noise and discover a sense of security and self-worth that isn’t tied to your productivity. In those quieter moments, the truth bubbles up: you are already enough, just as you are.

So how do you break free? It starts by realising that you don’t have to keep chasing. There’s nothing more you need to do to prove yourself. Notice the moments when you feel good about who you are without ticking off another task and let yourself soak them in. Your worth isn’t up for debate. It doesn’t depend on what you accomplish. You’re worthy just as you are.

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