Tea with the Queen

When is ‘enough’ enough? Recently, my client showed up to a coaching session. She was wrecked.  She had spent the good part of the last two years delivering, showing up and serving her clients  really well.   I was so proud of and thrilled for her - and then she dropped the clanger on me: “Em, when is ‘enough’ enough?” I fully understood what she meant. We all need to make money. But how do we cho...

I’ve now been in business for 7 years. Crazy! What’s even crazier is how far I’ve come given I started out with no cash, no clients and zero visibility.  In the beginning, I knew I was a great coach, yet I felt stuck as the world’s best kept secret. So, how did I get myself out there?  Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes to share what I did to maximise my visibility in my space. Some...

Did you know that 92 per cent of women in business make less than $100K a year in revenue? A large part of this is simply due to not knowing how to price their service offers properly.  I want to see more women making more money—not just for the sake of it, but because it leads to more choice and freedom in your business and life.  First things first, I want us to stop charging an hourly...

Scaling a business is a buzzword we often hear in the entrepreneurial world. Yet, many of us don't fully understand what it means, how it differs from growing a business, or how to implement it effectively. I recently worked with one of my clients who wanted to scale her membership service, and I realised just how much there is to consider. So today I want to share my insight on what it actually m...

Are you scared to invest in your business? Seven years ago, I bootstrapped my business with my own savings, not taking out loans or relying on investors. It was just me, making things work under pretty tight conditions. When I started the business, I had one rule: don't spend money until you've made money. There were, however, two exceptions: one was a terrible website I made on my own and then qu...

As entrepreneurs, there is so much to think about in the running of a business. From making sales calls to keeping up with endless admin, it can get challenging to keep on top of everything required of us.  So today, I’m sharing my top software tools that I simply cannot live without. By helping me stay on top of admin and enhancing productivity and communication, these tools have become inte...

Increasing profitability can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Today, I thought I'd share three ways to increase the profit of your business. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, these tips can help you maximise your revenue and improve your bottom line.   1. Dive Deep into Your Numbers The first step to boosting your profitability is a thorough ana...

 One of the most common questions I get asked as a business coach is, "How do I price my services?" It causes stress and anxiety for many entrepreneurs so today I want to talk about value-based pricing and how value-stacking can make your offerings irresistible. Value-based pricing is a strategy where the price of a product or service is determined by the perceived value to the customer rathe...

“People just aren’t buying right now”. It’s a phrase I’ve heard many times over the last 6 months at least, and I understand how difficult it can be to make sales right now.  With rising interest rates, a housing crisis, ads becoming more expensive and generally sluggish social media engagement, we know the market has changed.  But to say that people aren’t buying right now without looki...

As we approach the end of the financial year, small business owners need to reflect on their financial position and make strategic decisions for the year ahead. That’s why today I’m sharing 10 key questions you can ask yourself to ensure financial preparedness.   1.       Have I maximised all my tax deductions? 2.       Are my financial records up to date? 3. &nb...

Let's face it, running a small business is tough. There are days when the endless to-do list feels overwhelming, and there is a distinct lack of motivation. I've spoken to many small business owners recently feeling this exact way. Words like "lacking motivation" and "no mojo" are all too common. But here's the good news: you're not alone! Even the most successful entrepreneurs experience dips in...

I’ve had many conversations with exhausted entrepreneurs feeling totally stuck in business. They’ve hit a wall.  They’re sick of making decisions and they’re just in a giant rut. If you’ve been there too (or you’re currently navigating this) you're not alone. Every entrepreneur hits this rut at some point, myself included. The good news is, there’s a way out of the mess. In this article, I'm...

If you’re drowning in a busy schedule, it's time to hit pause and start setting boundaries with the mighty to-don't list. The to-don’t list identifies activities that waste your time, create distractions, or don't align with your priorities so you can consciously avoid them. This frees up time and brain power so you can focus on what really matters to you.  In today’s episode, I’m going to sh...

Did you know that the average adult makes 35000 decisions every day? It’s an overwhelming number and it blew my mind when I first heard it.  From the moment we wake up to the time we go to sleep, our brain makes decisions that shape our actions and define our paths in life. If we aren’t making good decisions how will that impact us, and if we could improve our decision-making what effect woul...

Are you currently feeling scattered in your business? When you sit down at your desk to start your work day, is the list of tasks insurmountable? You’re feeling so overwhelmed by all the things you need to do, you have a million tasks on your plate and no clear direction on how to tackle them. If you’re currently feeling scattered in your business, here are a few practical tips that I often share...

Sometimes it can be difficult to separate your feelings from those of your clients.  They’re going through something hard in their business, their energy is depleted and they are coming to you for guidance. How do you ensure you can hold space for their feelings and work through their issues, without taking on their energy? Today, I want to share with you a personal experience with a client t...

There is no shortage of resources for time management optimisation in business.  We have software tools up the wazoo to help us operate more efficiently, block out every hour with the help of AI robots, and schedule in our breaks to get ourselves all organised. But even with all these productivity and optimisation tools, we still get to the end of the day ready to fall in a big heap and doom-...

Do you feel like you never have enough time in your workday to get everything done? Even if you set yourself a task list for the day which looks like it should be achievable, you’re still struggling to get through it.  At the end of the day you feel unproductive, overwhelmed and you’re struggling to see where the hours went. It’s an extremely common feeling, and I have three tips to help you...

When was the last time you took a nap in the middle of the day on a weekday? Most people might not be able to remember a time when they did,  or perhaps it was only because they were unwell.  Well, you might be surprised to learn that I take a nap every single day.  Between the hours of 12pm - 2pm, I have a dedicated rest period where I give my body and my mind a rest.  Yes, ju...

How do you know if your community is getting you results? I guess the first question to ask yourself would be, what does “results” actually mean to you. Are you looking for more revenue, connections, advice, sales or maybe you’re just in the community to keep you stay accountable. Results don’t have to be driven by money, but I bet if you sat down and thought about it, you could name what aspects...

I am a raging introvert. Yes, I love getting out running business events, meeting new people and being around other humans, but I also need a lot of downtime afterwards. As an introvert, I need a lot of space on my own so that I can recharge. When you run your own business, networking and building relationships is one of the key activities that you need to give attention to. But if you’re an intro...

If you had to choose between an in-person or a virtual offering, what would be your preference? You might be sitting there thinking, well hang on there are pros and cons to both of them. I want to show up in my pj bottoms and a top knot which is great for virtual, but in-person that may be frowned upon. In-person is a lot more effort. But maybe in-person is better because we feel more connected to...

Are you currently involved in a business community that you absolutely love being apart of? I’d invite you to reflect on this for a minute, and establish what it is about your community that you feel makes it so special. To me, the ability for a group of like-minded individuals to come together, share experiences, offer support, and ignite inspiration is truly remarkable. The impact of community g...

It was October 2017, and my life was about to take a major turn. I was faced with the prospect of starting a new job that I didn't really want. As I approached my 40th birthday, I also had a child who was about to start school and I couldn't shake the sinking feeling in my stomach.  My partner was a school teacher, and I knew that taking this job wouldn’t be entirely flexible. I was strugglin...

There are many misconceptions about business coaches. What do they do exactly, what qualifications do they have, and how do you use one to get the best out of yourself and your business? Emma McQueen gets those questions all the time, and today she sets out to answer them. She emphasizes her results-oriented style and the importance of alignment between coach and client. A business coach can serve...