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“I feel like I’m working hard… but not getting anywhere.”This is something I hear more often than you’d think.Busy days....
06/05/2026

“I feel like I’m working hard… but not getting anywhere.”

This is something I hear more often than you’d think.

Busy days.
Long to-do lists.
Always something to do.

But still a feeling of being stuck.

I recently worked with a business owner who felt like this. From the outside, everything looked fine. But she couldn’t see what needed to change.

Because sometimes you’re just too close to it.

So we talked it through and looked at:
* What she was focusing on
* What wasn’t moving things forward
* Where small changes could make the biggest difference

Nothing drastic.

But enough to shift her direction.
And sometimes, that’s all it takes.

When you’re in it every day… it’s hard to see it clearly on your own. If this resonates come along to my Business Support Group to talk it through and get a fresh perspective.

“I’ve got so many ideas… I just don’t know where to start.”This came up in a recent conversation with a business owner w...
05/05/2026

“I’ve got so many ideas… I just don’t know where to start.”

This came up in a recent conversation with a business owner who was doing everything.

New ideas. New offers. Different directions.

On the surface, it looked like progress. But underneath it felt overwhelming.

Because nothing was getting the focus it needed.

So we sat down and we stripped things back.

We looked at:
• What was actually working
• What was just “noise”
• Where her time would make the biggest impact

Suddenly, things felt clearer.
Not because she had fewer ideas, but because she had a clearer direction.

That’s often the shift.

This is what we do in my Business Support Groups - take a step back and talk things through.

Because sometimes, you don’t need more ideas… you just need the right focus.

Not every business challenge is about strategy. Sometimes it’s confidence.I recently worked with a business owner who kn...
02/05/2026

Not every business challenge is about strategy.

Sometimes it’s confidence.

I recently worked with a business owner who knew her products inside out, but when it came to talking about them or selling, she held herself back.

Not because she couldn’t do it…
But because it didn’t feel natural

So we didn’t focus on “selling”.

We looked at:
• How she started conversations
• The language she used
• How she could make it feel more like helping, not selling

Just small changes.

But those small shifts changed eveything.

She left with new ideas, a clearer approach and the feeling of “I can do this”

And that’s often where real progress starts.

This is exactly why I set up Business Support Groups - a space to talk things through, build confidence and move forward.

Running a business can feel pretty lonely at times.You’re making decisions on your own, juggling everything, and wonderi...
29/04/2026

Running a business can feel pretty lonely at times.

You’re making decisions on your own, juggling everything, and wondering if you’re on the right track.

That’s exactly why I’ve launched some small Business Support Groups in Helsby.

These are relaxed, small-group sessions (max 8–10 people) where local business owners come together once a month to:

• Talk openly about what’s working (and what isn’t)
• Share real experiences - the wins and the challenges
• Get fresh perspectives and ideas
• Build confidence and momentum over time

No pressure. No hard selling. Just honest conversations and support from people who get it.

📍Helsby Community Sports Club
🗓 Fri 8th May (10am–12pm) or Mon 11th May (7pm–9pm)

If you’ve been feeling a bit stuck, or just want a sounding board, you’d be very welcome.

Drop me a message or comment below and I’ll send you the details 👍

I am an experienced Counsellor and Business Coach who is passionate about supporting local small businesses. I am setti...
06/04/2026

I am an experienced Counsellor and Business Coach who is passionate about supporting local small businesses. I am setting up groups of small local business owners to meet on a monthly basis to help develop and grow both yourself and your business. Why not come along and discuss current challenges and find solutions in a friendly supportive group of likeminded people. Get in touch to join.

Ever feel like you just need to talk things through when it comes to your business?Not another webinar.Not more advice b...
01/04/2026

Ever feel like you just need to talk things through when it comes to your business?

Not another webinar.
Not more advice being thrown at you.
Just a proper conversation with people who get it.

That’s exactly what my small business support groups are all about.

The first session starts in two weeks:

📅 Wednesday 15th April
⏰ 10am-12pm
📍 George & Dragon, Tarvin

It’s a relaxed, small group where you can:

• Talk openly about what’s going on in your business
• Get fresh perspective on challenges you’re facing
• Take away clear next steps (not just more to think about!)

🎟️ Tickets are £20

And if daytime doesn’t work for you, I’ve also opened up an evening group:

📅 Tuesday 21st April
⏰ 7pm-9pm
📍 George & Dragon, Tarvin

If you’ve been feeling a bit stuck, overwhelmed, or just want to get out of your own head for a couple of hours… this could be exactly what you need.

Any questions or to book, just drop me a message

Running a business can get a bit lonely at times.You’re making decisions on your own, figuring things out as you go, and...
29/03/2026

Running a business can get a bit lonely at times.

You’re making decisions on your own, figuring things out as you go, and half the time you’ve got everything swirling round in your head.

And while you can do it that way…
it doesn’t mean you should have to.

Because things feel very different when you’ve got the space to talk things through,
hear how others are handling things,
and realise it’s not just you.

That’s exactly why I’ve put together some small,
monthly support groups for business owners.

Nothing formal or intimidating, just real conversations about what’s going on in your business, what’s working, what’s not, and what to do next.

A chance to get out of your own head for a bit, and move forward with a bit more clarity and confidence.

First meetings booked in April
George & Dragon, Tarvin
Ego, Stanney Oaks, Ellesmere Port
(Daytime and evening options)

If that sounds like something you’d find helpful, just drop me a message, and let’s chat 😀

Most business owners don’t need more advice.They’re already overloaded with it.What they actually need… is the ability t...
27/03/2026

Most business owners don’t need more advice.

They’re already overloaded with it.

What they actually need… is the ability to think more clearly.

Because growth doesn’t come from being told what to do, it comes from asking better questions.

Over the years, I’ve seen it time and time again…
When you slow down and really look at what’s going on:

• Decisions get easier
• Challenges feel less overwhelming
• Confidence starts to come back

And the real shift?
Learning how to coach yourself through those moments, not just rely on others.

Because when you can do that, you stop feeling stuck…
and start moving forward again!

You know those days where you’ve got amillion things going on in your business…You’re trying to make decisions, solve pr...
25/03/2026

You know those days where you’ve got a
million things going on in your business…

You’re trying to make decisions, solve problems, and stay on top of everything - all in your own head.

That’s usually the point where things start to feel heavy.

Not because you can’t do it,
But because you’ve got no space to properly think things through.

I see it all the time.

The moment you talk it out properly, things start to make sense and those lightbulb moments happen.✨

What felt overwhelming suddenly feels doable.
Decisions feel clearer.

Sometimes you don’t need more ideas or advice…
You just need the chance to talk things through and have someone really listen.

That’s the part of my work I love most. 😀

Running a business can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to be.I’m launching new Business Support Groups designed to hel...
21/03/2026

Running a business can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to be.

I’m launching new Business Support Groups designed to help you

Talk through what’s holding you back.
Learn from other business owners.
Gain fresh perspective and practical ideas.
Build confidence in your decisions.
Stay accountable and keep moving forward.

These will be small, facilitated groups, focused on real conversations

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, you’ll leave each session with clearer direction and momentum.

Local sessions in Tarvin and Stanney Oaks starting April - limited spaces available for each session.

Comment or message me to find out more or to secure your places.

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