The Perfectionism Project

In this episode, I'm debriefing the April 2025 PGSD launch  and walking you through exactly how I processed a disappointing result without making it mean something about me, the program or my ability to sell. This isn't a "what went wrong" breakdown from a place of blame. It's a real-time look at how I led myself through a launch that didn't hit its goals without spiralling into shame, burning eve...

In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset shifts I made to sell out my 1:1 coaching services – including the thoughts that were keeping me stuck and how I coached myself through them. I talk about the evolution of the offer, what changed once I shifted into self-trust and why selling from sufficiency made all the difference.  This episode is for you if you've been holdin...

In this episode, I share a powerful realisation I recently had about the difference between being accomplished and FEELING successful. I also share what's helped me reconnect with the feeling of success - even when the numbers aren't where I want them to be yet. This episode is for you if you're working hard and making progress but still feel behind.  To dive deeper: Want an easy way to find out i...

Reading is something I've always loved but over the last few years, I read less and less. Between building my business and raising little ones, I struggled to find the time. In this episode, I'm sharing how I recently got back into the habit of reading even though I'm busier than ever. I talk about the role that perfectionism was playing, how I let go of my excuses and created an easy-to-stick-to...

Power Planning is one of my favourite productivity tools (and the planning method I teach in PGSD) but I recently noticed I was seriously avoiding it. In this episode, I talk through why that happened, what I was believing about myself and my business and how I got back into the habit without making myself feel bad about falling off. Whether you've fallen out of your planning routine or you've bee...

In this episode, I'm sharing the unexpected changes I've made to how I work - and why I'm making them now, after years of having more structured work hours. I talk about why my usual work structure (that helped me so much) started feeling restrictive, the power of making aligned updates to routines that have served you well and what to consider if you're entering a new season of life or business. ...

Some days just don't go to plan. An appointment in the middle of the day, low energy, unexpected life admin… And suddenly, that focused workday you imagined feels like it's slipping through your fingers. In this episode, I'm sharing how I stay productive when that happens. I talk about how I plan when I've only got a few hours to work, the thoughts I used to spiral into and how I shift them now, t...

Creating momentum in your business isn't just about planning and strategy - it's about trusting yourself, even when life feels uncertain. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm sharing a day in my life as I navigate maternity leave planning and mindset shifts, rebuilding my financial review habits and shifting operations inside my business. You'll hear the mindset shifts that are helping me grow m...

Over-challenging yourself is one of the sneakiest ways that perfectionism is keeping you stuck in your business - and that's exactly what this episode will help you overcome. My clients are people who love to learn, grow and push themselves. But what I've seen time and time again - and experienced myself - is how over-challenging ourselves can lead to freezing or getting stuck in productive procra...

There's a lot of talk in the entrepreneurial world about the dream of "being your own boss." But what happens when you finally become your own boss… and realise you've turned into the worst boss you've ever had? This episode introduces a different way of thinking about how perfectionism is showing up in your business. It's a metaphor that'll help you really see why you keep getting in your own way...

Power Planning works for entrepreneurs at every level of income, whether you're just starting out, trying to make your first consistent income, or already running a seven-figure business. When your perfectionist mindset is working for you instead of against you, creating time and space for what matters becomes so much easier. Eliška already had a seven-figure jewellery business when she signed up...

You either work nonstop trying to catch up or avoid your to-do list completely — and no matter what, it feels like you're falling behind. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been listening for years, I'm breaking down what Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) actually is, who it's for, and why it works so well for perfectionist entrepreneu...

This is Part 5 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. I first experimented with clean rest in 2014 (though I didn't have a name for it back then). I just knew I needed a break. In 2018, after another exhausting launch, I came back to it with intention. I was tired of burning out every time I pushed for a big goal. Something had to change. Now, clean rest is the backbone of my business. It grounds me. It...

This is Part 4 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. There's one mindset shift every perfectionist entrepreneur needs to make about clean rest: Clean rest that doesn't feel good is still clean rest. Even when you're feeling bored, restless, agitated, or like you "should" be doing something more productive… it still counts. Clean rest isn't about always feeling peaceful, recharged or inspired. Sometimes...

This is Part 3 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. In the previous episode of my clean rest series, I talked about how working from a to-do list makes it hard to get clean rest. So what should you do instead? Where does clean rest go in your calendar and how much of it do you need? And how do you rest when you've planned, so you honour your rest? I answer these questions and give you practical advice...

This is Part 2 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. We perfectionists LOVE a good to-do list… But working from a to-do list makes it really challenging to get enough clean rest - even if you're making a real effort to have more work-life balance. And I share the five reasons why - and helpful examples for each reason - in this second episode of my clean rest series. I also talk about why there's never...

This is Part 1 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. If you're sick of being behind in your business (even though you're doing ALL the things), this episode is for you. I explain what clean rest is (i.e. resting without guilt) and why it's essential for perfectionists.  It may not feel like it, but clean rest will help you work better and build a better business (with less overwhelm, less procrastinatio...

If you've been wondering how to stay motivated and show up consistently, week after week after week - this episode will help you understand how following the PGSD Process will help you stay motivated as you build your business. Especially if you've been in the all-or-nothing cycle of showing up perfectly for a few weeks and then abandoning your goals and your content calendar. In this episode I'm...

As perfectionists, we want our marketing to be perfect before we release it into the world. But the truth is that our best marketing for our clients won't feel perfect to us. In this episode I share with you why this is the case and how imperfect marketing has helped me grow my business. Tune in to learn why imperfect marketing works, and how your marketing can feel easy and intentional. Find the...

Perfectionists often struggle with life admin tasks. There always seems to be something to clean, fix or take care of in our day-to-day lives - tasks that won't take too long to do individually, but seem never-ending. If you feel like your life admin tasks are never-ending loose ends, this episode is going to help! I share about my experiences around feeling behind on my life admin, discovering I...

Perfectionists love to learn. That's why one of the most common signs your perfectionism handbrake is on, is that you spend most of your time procrasti-learning instead of doing.  Tune into today's episode because I'm sharing three hard truths about procrasti-learning and how it's hurting your business. I cover why perfectionists unknowingly fall into the trap of procrasti-learning, and how to tur...

It's tempting to look at others in our industry to see if we're doing things the right way, especially when others are more successful than us. We might look at what others are doing to decide what we plan to do in our business. There are times when following others' advice makes sense, yet there are also times when following our own intuition is better. In this episode, I want to talk to you abou...

If you've ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of overpreparing, second-guessing, or leaving projects unfinished, this episode is for you. Today I'm diving into the hidden perfectionist tendencies behind completion avoidance - why perfectionists often struggle to finish what they start and how to finally break free from that pattern. You'll learn why completion can feel vulnerable, how your identi...

If you've been avoiding a new or scary task simply because it doesn't have a deadline, you're not alone. As perfectionists, we struggle to follow through on tasks that feel unfamiliar or uncertain—especially when no one else is holding us accountable.   The problem? These are often the exact tasks that will move your business forward. And the longer you put them off, the longer you stay stuck.   I...

In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful snippet from a PGSD coaching call where I coached my client, Arielle, on using Power Planning in a way that actually works for her, instead of against her. As perfectionists, we often don't realize how our own thinking is making us stuck. We give up right when we're about to see results. We tell ourselves we're not doing enough. We feel pressure to plan perf...