Messy Business - with Libby Langley

Do you remember the moment you realised you were never going to work for someone else again? That powerful, spine-tingling moment when you knew you were done with the corporate world for good? In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey — from selling pom poms to the neighbours as a child, to walking out of my last job and starting my business from scratch. I take you through the early signs that...

We’ve all heard them: 10,000 steps a day. £10K months in business. The magic numbers you “must” hit if you want to be successful. But what if these targets are nothing more than marketing myths — and chasing them is actually holding you back? In this episode, I’m breaking down the surprising truth behind the 10,000-step rule (spoiler: it was invented for a 1960s Japanese marketing campaign, not sc...

Have you ever stopped yourself from doing something in your business because you were worried about what other people might think? Whether it’s strangers on the internet, a partner who doesn’t quite get it, or family members who’ve always made you feel “less than,” the fear of judgement can be paralysing. In this episode, I’m talking about how that fear shows up — from shrinking your ideas to maki...

Busy doesn’t always mean productive — so why are we still chasing it? In this episode, I’m unpacking the productivity myth that keeps so many solo business owners overworked, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle that doesn’t actually move their business forward. We’ve been sold the idea that the busier you are, the more successful you must be. But the truth? A full calendar doesn’t necessarily mean p...

If you’ve ever felt like your momentum has disappeared, your motivation is nowhere to be found, and you’re not sure what to do next… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m inviting you to look at being “stuck” in a completely different way. Rather than seeing stuckness as something to panic about or rush to fix, I’m encouraging you to treat it as a message — a moment to pause and reflect. So often...

Does your image affect your confidence and success as a business owner? Today I’m diving into this fascinating topic with Nicky Hambleton-Jones - stylist, author, and former presenter of the iconic TV show 10 Years Younger . We’re exploring how what you wear and how you feel about ageing can influence not just how others see you, but how you show up in your business. In this episode, Nicky shares...

Feeling unmotivated in your business? Struggling to stay on track with your goals — or wondering if they’re even the right goals anymore? If you’re stuck in a cycle of resistance, procrastination, or feeling out of alignment, it might be time to take a closer look at the goals you’ve been chasing. In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when your goals stop feeling exciting and start feeli...

Indecision is one of the biggest energy drains in business. I know how it feels to have 57 tabs open on your computer (and in your brain), wondering which path to take and feeling like every option could be the wrong one. In this episode, I’m talking through the weight of indecision — how it builds, how it keeps you stuck, and why doing something is almost always better than doing nothing. We’ll d...

Your business isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing. It’s something that evolves as you do — and in this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about what I’ve changed in my own business lately and why. After months of sitting with a niggling misalignment, I’ve made the big (and beautiful) decision to rename my coaching space from Confidence to Grow to The Unstuck Community . This isn’t just ab...

Today I’m talking about something that stops so many brilliant solo business owners in their tracks: the fear of making another bad investment. Whether you’ve spent thousands on coaching that didn’t feel right, or downloaded freebie after freebie without seeing results, that lingering sense of shame, regret, or frustration can keep you stuck for far too long. In this episode, I’m sharing how these...

If you’ve ever said, “I know what I need to do - so why am I not doing it?” , this episode is your wake-up call. Let’s talk about knowledge paralysis, the sneaky trap that convinces you to download yet another freebie or course, instead of simply moving forward with what you already know. In this episode, I’m getting to the heart of why you’re feeling stuck - not because you don’t know enough, but...

If your brain feels foggy, your motivation has vanished, and everything you try leads to overthinking and second-guessing… you’re not broken. You’re just stuck — and it’s totally normal. In this episode, I’m digging into what being “stuck” really looks like for solo business owners, how it creeps in, and why it has nothing to do with being lazy or lacking strategy. From the pressure to keep up wit...

If you're dragging yourself through your to-do list, doubting all your decisions, or wondering where your spark has gone… it might not be you — it might be burnout. And no, it doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes burnout looks like tweaking your website for the 400th time, staring blankly at your inbox, or feeling completely flat for no obvious reason. In this episode, I’m talking honestly abou...

This week, I’m speaking directly to the women who always seem to have it together — the ones who are calm, capable, and endlessly supportive. You're the go-to for your friends, your family, your clients. You’re the one who says, “My DMs are always open,” and people take you up on that. But when you need support… where do you go? Being the strong one is exhausting. It's not that people don't care a...

Ever wondered if your business would crumble if you stopped showing up daily on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn? In this episode of Unstuck , I’m sharing the honest truth about what’s happened since I made the decision to step back from social media — and why it’s been one of the most refreshing, grounding shifts I’ve made in years. After more than a decade of daily posting, I quietly stopped. No...

Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business! We’ve all heard it: make a 90-day plan, set quarterly targets, forecast your growth. But for many solo business owners — especially those who are neurodivergent or juggling midlife chaos — rigid long-term planning can do more harm than good. It can feel overwhelming, demotivating, and like you’re setting yourself up to fail before you’ve even started....

Showing up in your business can feel like a monumental task. Not because you’re lazy or unmotivated, but because it can feel deeply vulnerable to put yourself out there. Whether it’s hitting ‘publish’ on that post, sending an email, or recording a video, it’s normal to feel that tightness in your chest and wonder, “Who even cares?” In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really means to show up...

Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business! You’ve been told to map it all out. Set the goals. Forecast the income. Create your 90-day plan. But what if all that planning is actually making you feel more stuck, more overwhelmed, and more likely to give up before you’ve even started? In this episode, I’m flipping the script on rigid business planning and sharing a gentler, more effective approach...

Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business! If our offers are confusing us, they are definitely confusing my audience. And confused people do not buy. Today, we’re talking about how to simplify your offers so they actually sell. Because, let’s be honest, this is the whole point of being in business, right? It’s not just for the sake of it; we're here because we want to support people, but we als...

Feeling flat, foggy, or like your business should be further along by now? You’re not broken — you’re just stuck. And that’s okay. In this episode, I’m gently calling out the myth that something has to be wrong with you to want change. Spoiler alert: nothing’s wrong with you. You’ve just reached a point where the way you’re doing things doesn’t feel good anymore — and that’s your sign to pause, re...

Feeling stuck in your business, but not sure how to get out of the fog? You’re not broken, you’re just tired of trying to do everything alone.  In this episode, I’m talking about what being stuck really looks and feels like as a solo business owner, and how you can gently start untangling your way back to clarity. This is actually the final episode of Life in Business … but don’t worry - it’s just...

You’ve taken the courses, bought the planners, followed the strategies — so why are you still stuck? If you’re feeling mentally fried and like nothing’s really working, this episode will help you understand why more tactics aren’t the answer, and what to do instead. In this honest and gently rebellious episode, I share what’s actually going on when you feel like you’ve tried everything in your bus...

We solo business owners are a fiercely independent bunch — we figure stuff out, wear all the hats, and keep the wheels turning. But what if trying to do everything yourself is actually slowing you down? In this episode, I’m sharing the hidden costs of DIY-ing your business growth — from wasted time and money to missed opportunities and total overwhelm — and why investing in the right kind of suppo...

As a business coach with over 13 years' experience (and a fair few hard lessons along the way), I’ve seen it all — the “proven formulas,” the overpriced programs, and the subtle ways some coaches make you feel like you’re the problem. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and having an honest conversation about what coaching should actually be, how to spot the red flags, and why not everyo...

Being your own boss sounds like a dream — until you’re sat in your slippers wondering what on earth you actually did all day. In this episode, I’m sharing what it really takes to stay motivated, focused, and accountable when you're a solo business owner, and how to stop the faff and start making real progress. We’ll talk about separating yourself from your business, why setting your own office hou...