Jan 18Boundary Setting — Susan ElfordRecently, we were skiing as a family over the holidays. We were at a ski hill that has many lifts and areas of the mountain to explore. Some areas of the mountain are so far away from the main lift, in fact, that the hill closes in stages — one…Boundaries4 min readBoundaries4 min read
Oct 17, 2022Is a Small Group Mastermind the Right Fit for You? — Susan ElfordWhat is a group mastermind anyway? I’ve heard it said it’s industry jargon in the coaching business, and perhaps it is. So this month I thought we could dig into it a little further. A Group Mastermind is usually 5–8 people who gather regularly to collectively tackle individual challenges. …Business Strategy5 min readBusiness Strategy5 min read
Jun 6, 2022An Open Letter to My Daughter on Her 17th Birthday | Susan Elford7 things I Wish I’d Known When I Was 17 NOTE: I originally wrote this blog four years ago when my eldest turned 17. This week she turns 21. She’s off to a university exchange to Australia in a few short weeks and she continues to shine. …Reflections6 min readReflections6 min read
May 3, 2022Five Reasons Why You Should Have A Creative Outlet — Susan ElfordYears ago, when I started my first maternity leave, after I got through the initial fogginess of sleepless nights, non-stop parenting and keeping my newborn alive, I started to look for something else to do. I yearned to do something that wasn’t for anyone else, just for me, really. …Creativity5 min readCreativity5 min read
Apr 4, 2022How to make those big decisions when everything feels muddleAs we emerge from this pandemic (fingers crossed — and boy am I tired of talking about it!) I know many are eager to dive back into the life they knew before the pandemic. But for many of us, that “before pandemic” life feels miles away. What did we even…Decision Making5 min readDecision Making5 min read
Mar 1, 2022How to know what to prioritize when everything seems important — Susan ElfordThree Big Places you can look to Prioritize with Purpose, Execute with Efficiency and Outsource to Remove Overwhelm (FREE RESOURCE) One of the plagues of the new business owner and emerging entrepreneur is knowing what to prioritize. What do you do first when EVERYTHING seems to be “most” important? Especially when you’re in the start-up stage when you may not have yet set up a structure for your days and…Prioritization6 min readPrioritization6 min read
Nov 2, 2021The Five Key Steps to Give your Business Room to GrowI walked into a sweet little, sunshiny, room in my house this morning to write my blog post for the month. My eyes lit on the beautiful Christmas Cactus plant in this room that was getting ready to bloom. It’s glorious, it’s huge, and I can’t believe how big it’s…Small Business4 min readSmall Business4 min read
Sep 27, 2021The Case for Rejuvenating Your Spirit (So you can get more done!) — Susan ElfordAs I write this I’m resting my sore body after an incredible full day of hiking and climbing mountains. I’m feeling a good tired. The one where you know you did good things. Your body is tired but your mind and spirit are FREE! Some time ago, when I developed…Retreats5 min readRetreats5 min read
Sep 1, 2021Do you have the courage to make the right decisions? — Susan ElfordThe decision-making tool that absolutely changed my life. Decision-making. We make countless decisions every day. What shall I have for breakfast? Will I go to the gym or not? Who’s picking up the kids from school? Where shall we go on holidays? Is online or in-person school best for my children this year? Should I quit my job…Decision Making4 min readDecision Making4 min read
Jul 15, 2021What has the pandemic taught you about your work?6 Steps to Uncovering Your Bext Best Career or Business Path When the Covid-19 Global Health Pandemic hit in early 2020, I noticed something interesting with my current coaching clients. They typically fell into one of three categories: 1) Women in Career: Their lives were thrown into chaos and figuring out…Work4 min readWork4 min read