From Burnout to Brilliant…
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Imagine growing a healthy business
and nurturing a happy family
without the overwhelm, guilt and burnout?
Think how great it would be if someone could show you exactly how you can create a business that works for you and your family, and not the other way around…
Does this ring any bells?
- You love being a mum and running a business. But sometimes there is just so much to do, you feel torn in two – wondering if you’re not putting enough into your business to do it justice and at the same time hoping you won’t look back and wish you’d just spent more time with the kids.
- It’s great when you’re inspired, motivated, on a roll and seeing results. But there are too many days when you’re tired and frazzled, juggling the clients and the kids – and wondering if you ‘have what it takes’.
- Your time is precious so you can’t afford to be stuck in overwhelm. Yet sometimes, you get to the end of the day and wonder what exactly you achieved. Worse is when you feel like you took one step forward and two steps back…
- Your budget is limited so you’re learning to do a lot of things yourself, but you worry how much time it takes you to figure stuff out and some aspects of business leave you feeling way out of your depth.
- And then, when you do manage to carve out some time to work ON your business, you realise you’re not that clear on your business strategy so instead you perfect the art of procrastination…
- You have cold sweats when you think about marketing – everyone seems to have an opinion about what you ‘must’ do to have a successful business. There are so many options – blogging, Twitter, podcasts, video, Facebook, networking, SEO, affiliate marketing… the list just goes on. All you want is to know which ones will work for you, given the time and resources you have got, and how to get on with it.
- You never fully relax or switch off and find yourself working (or thinking about work) every moment you’re not looking after your children (and often when you are).
You know EXACTLY what you need – A business that works for you and your family, not the other way around…
My name’s Grace Marshall and I’m a life and business coach, freelance writer and founder of Stafford’s first business mums networking group. I’m also the proud mum of two little ones, 5 year old Oliver and Catherine who’s 19 months.
It’s funny I should be here telling you about burnout today. Because four years ago I was heading for a nervous breakdown. I was constantly stressed, never got everything done, in fact it felt like I wasn’t even getting the basics done. I was constantly apologising, making silly mistakes, kicking myself and screaming with frustration. And that’s before I even started running my own business!
Suffice to say, motherhood was big shock to the system.
Some people recommend sorting out what you’ve got on your plate first, before you take anything else on. But I have to say, setting up my own business was the best thing I could have done.
Fast forward to 2009, when I had my second child. It was a very different story. I was full of energy, running two businesses in fact, right up until my due date. And when my daughter decided to stay put for another week I took the opportunity to help a friend set up her blog, and win brownie points with my accountant by getting all my books up to date! And after my daughter arrived, it wasn’t long before I was delving back into work again, finding new ways of combining motherhood and business and sharing them with my clients. I even took on a year-long training course which involved lots of hands on projects as well.
“I found Grace’s small business coaching to be so beneficial – both personally and professionally. She has an amazing ability to ask all the right questions – through careful guidance I felt I was coming up with hundreds of ideas myself, which is very empowering! I now realise there are so many doors to open and I’m genuinely excited about where I can run with my business.
Thanks to Grace, I no longer feel guilty about fitting some ‘me time’ into my day – I realise it is essential if I want to be more effective.
Thank you Grace!”
Freya Sema – Expecting Antenatal Classes – ExpectingClasses.co.uk
Why am I telling you all this?
Well I guess to make a point really, that burnout isn’t to do with how much you take on. It’s more about what you take on and crucially, how you go about doing that.
And I know that if I – and my clients – were able to do this, you could do it too!
- Imagine growing a business in the time that you have, and achieving that flexibility and time to spend with your kids, without having to put them on hold first. You want to be there for them when they need you, whether that’s for their health checks, school concert or just chilling out at home – playing games, reading stories, being mum… without worrying where the next paycheque’s coming from.
- People aren’t all the same, so why should businesses be? Rather than trying to mould yourself to fit in with someone else’s business blueprint, what if your business was tailored to fit you like a glove, tapping into your passion, talents and strengths. Being authentic in business is a giant yes for your prospects and clients, naturally allowing you to stand out from the crowd and attract new business to you easily.
- Imagine having a crystal clear and realistic strategy which cuts through the overwhelm, gets you excited about what’s do-able and motivates you to take manageable actions that produce incredible results.
- And what if you really could do it flexibly, taking time off when you want to, when your family needs you, and all without feeling like your business is going to stop – or worse, go backwards?
- What if you felt energised and inspired at the beginning of every week and proud of what you’d achieved by the end?
The good news is – YOU CAN
You know, it’s absolutely possible and I say that with conviction because that’s how I’m managing to run my successful business while still finding time for the other important things in my life – not just my family, not just my involvement in my church, but even time for me. Recently I got a phone call from my best friend who was unexpectedly in the country and was able to spontaneously take the day off to catch up with her at a spa. And I’ve rediscovered my love for singing and am taking part in a local panto this year – before the children are old enough to feel embarrassed!
“Grace is an inspiration to anyone but especially women who want to do something with their lives. She can turn ‘I can’t into… I will’. She’s not just some one who quotes from a text, instead she has done it herself and with a young family too. I’d recommend Grace wholeheartedly!”
Libby Hill – Smart Talkers SmartTalkers.org.uk
And then I got thinking…
And I couldn’t help thinking that if I could package and share what I’ve learned, it could help other mums in a similar position. And so I took some quiet time out (yes, my diary includes time for business development) and got this process down on paper. I talked to clients, discussed it with my mentors and got feedback from my colleagues, in this way honing and polishing till I was certain I’d got all the essentials in place. And the result is what I am launching here today:
Introducing… From Burnout to Brilliant
From Burnout to Brilliant – 10 steps to designing your signature business – the one that fits you like a glove and works FOR you and your family, rather than one you have to fit the rest of your life around.
So what do we cover in this programme?
It’s an online programme, accessible anytime and anywhere. So you can truly fit it in around your kids and other commitments.
We start with the heart of your business – you. Your passions and your strengths, what makes you tick. We design your business around your needs, wants and commitments so that it fits you like a glove. We hone your strategy to give you crystal clear focus, create a living breathing plan that allows you to take baby steps that move mountains and start to bring you income, with practical guides, strategies and techniques from a panel of of experts, who are mums themselves and understand the demands of juggling business and family.
Our experts include
- Antonia Chitty – Author and PR expert, also known as The Mumpreneur Guide and creator of familyfriendlyworking.co.uk
- Felicia Slattery – Communication consultant, speaker, and coach
- Amy Taylor - Chartered Accountant, specialising in helping mumpreneurs
- Naomi Richards – The Kids Coach
- Jenny Flintoft – Coach and consultant, Founder of SuccessfulWorkingMoms.com and Director of The Association of Work at Home Women (AWHW)
- Marion Ryan - Website designer, writer and entrepreneur
- Lynne Lee – Life coach, writer, Search Engine Optimization Consultant and author of Optimize Your Website
Each month we take a step and work through:
- IDENTITY – We start with you, your ideas, your strengths, your obstacles, where you are right now and what resources and skills you have in your hand already.
- PASSION – We get to the core of your passion, find out what really fires you up and how to keep that flame alight. So much depends on this – your direction, your vision, your personal definition of success. Your time and energy is precious, so we don’t want to be investing in something you’re just mildly interested in!
- DISTINCTION – designing a business that’s distinctively you. A business that fits you, makes you feel good, reflects your uniqueness and releases your true potential. Here we’ll get to the nitty gritty of your niche, product, positioning, and your personal brand.
- DEFINITION – defining how you want to run your business, how you want to shape your work week, getting the foundations right with proper systems and structure. Knowing exactly what your business is – and what it isn’t – so you can easily spot the difference between opportunities and distractions. And getting to grips with what you need to know about finances and tax to maximise your income.
- STRATEGY – In this module, we refine your core message and put together a personalised plan to easily attract new business to you, from your first paying client to regular income you can rely on. You need never do a breakfast network meeting again (if that’s what makes you shudder); this is about choosing the client attraction strands you will look forward to. We look at how to build credibility, leverage partnerships and create an effective online presence (without having to sell a kidney to pay for it).
- RELATIONSHIP – Marketing is all about relationships. In this module we look at how to develop relationships and build rapport with the customers you really want to do business with, using methods that play to your strengths. Includes guides to PR, Twitter, blogging, Facebook, article writing, videos and podcasts.
- ACTION – you’ll be taking action throughout this programme. This step focuses on tackling some of the key obstacles that slow you down and trip you up. Getting over procrastination (a biggie for lots of us) and perfectionism, and discovering the joy of experimenting, making mistakes (the hidden nuggets of gold you are probably currently missing), leveraging your time, learning to say no and working smart not hard.
- VALUE – how you measure value, how to identify the activities that are fruitful, effective and actually make you money, rather than just trying to cram in as much as possible, how you generate, deliver and add value to your customers, and the big question – how you value yourself and your time in your pricing strategy to help you maximise your income.
- MOMENTUM – Finding the fuel, resources and rhythm to maintain momentum; why putting extreme self care at the top of your list could be the best business decision you make, how to keep going when the going gets tough – you might be a solopreneur but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own; and how to generate a regular income without feeling like a hamster on a wheel.
- BRILLIANCE – Yes, you’re building something for the future and working towards a goal, but if you can’t enjoy what you have right now, you can’t enjoy more of it. So this final step is all about finding brilliance in the here and now, throughout the journey as well as the destination.
“Working with Grace helped me understand and clarify what my personal values are, increasing my awareness of the type of person I am. This breakthrough gave me the confidence to look at myself afresh and know that I can do things the way I want to do them, even if that’s different from everyone else!
“Grace was fantastic, I couldn’t have asked for better and I would recommend coaching to anyone.”
Nikki – Child minding business owner and mum
How does it all work?
IT’S AN ONLINE PROGRAMME…
As I said earlier, it’s an online programme that puts you back in control. You get one lesson every week, which you can work through in your own time – whether that’s evening, early morning, lunchtime or naptime – and apply it one step at a time.
And you’re not alone.
…A PRIVATE MEMBERS’ AREA
There’s a private From Burnout to Brilliant members’ area, where you can share what you’ve achieved so far, what you’re planning to do, buddy up for mutual support, network and hold each other accountable. Not just a chat room as you’re all there to get focused and keep each other on task.
… AND QUARTERLY Q&A CALLS
And there’s a quarterly Q&A call where you can dial in and ask me questions, let me know how you’re getting on, tackle any obstacles, and get unstuck. Ideal for keeping that motivation and momentum going.
Now I’m sure you have plenty of questions:
From Burnout to Brilliant is an online package – does that mean it’s an e-course delivered to my inbox?
Not at all. You are getting access to your own private, password-operated online platform. Here you’ll find material to teach you, followed by questions for you to answer right there on the page to help you clarify your learning and plan your actions. This area is completely private and can be accessed by only you and me.
I like that it’s completely private – but what happens if I get stuck?
One of the biggest challenges faced by most mums in business is lack of support. Which is why I’ve created the private forum where you’ll find plenty of help from me and fellow participants. You can also access personal support from me in the Q&A calls. Plus I’ll let you into a secret. I can’t help helping. So don’t be surprised if I sneak in and add some comments as you work through the package.
Can I spread that cost over monthly payments?
Yes! At the risk of being reprimanded by some of my colleagues, I am going to offer this to you on a monthly payment basis. I know that mums have budgets and I want to make it easier, not harder, for you to create that business and getting it working for you – generating an income, rather than costing you money.
I’m sure if I sat down, read a whole load of books, researched the Internet and followed some gurus I could work this out by myself for free…
I know that mums can be great bargain hunters, always looking for cheaper ways of doing things. But I also know that there is something much more precious for mums – and that’s time. You can only spend your time once. Hours and hours digging, researching, reading, sorting the mud from the diamonds… yes, you can do it that way but there are better uses for your time.
I used to try and run my business this way. I liked nothing better than free or rock-bottom. That’s until I sat down and worked out the value of an hour of my time. Suddenly I realised I was doing myself, my business and my children a disservice.
What do you want to achieve with your business? Is it a pleasant way to while away a few hours while your children are at school – or do you have serious plans for it? When do you want to start generating an income?
This is a comprehensive programme, not just an introductory taster, that takes you step-by-step right the way from big picture strategies to detailed action that you can apply to your business and implement right now. So you can stop throwing your time and money at things that don’t work, stop going round in circles feeling like you’re getting nowhere – or worse, going backwards – and stop feeling guilty and torn in two between your family and your business. Knowing where to spend your time and resources to get the most return on your investment means that you can actually move forward and create a business that brings in an income and works for you and your family.
Quite often I’ve found, the money is more of an obstacle in our mind than our pocket. In fact, the biggest obstacle I’ve come across when working with business mums is our reluctance to spend money on our own needs. We’re so used to sacrificing and spending on our children that when it comes to investing in ourselves, we talk ourselves out of it. We have all done it! So my suggestion is you need to decide what the resulting benefits will be – for you and your family – in growing a profitable sustainable business you love – and how much you value that.
Do I have the time to do this?
This programme is designed for busy mums. Mums who can’t put everything on hold and book onto a 12-hour-a-day boot camp away from home. Rather than bombard you with a big bundle of books, CDs and workbooks that might just sit on a shelf somewhere collecting dust, you will have one lesson to focus on each week, which you can work through at whatever time of the day works best for you. Some of the lessons are relatively short, and that’s because I know you are busy – you already have a full time job being a parent after all – so my commitment to you is to deliver value not volume.
And because you’re spending time working on your business, it means that the time you spend working in your business is much more focused and effective.
How do I know the programme works?
Right now I can be confident it works – my clients and I are the proof of this. But how can I give you this confidence and make this a NO-RISK investment for you? I’m so certain that From Burnout to Brilliant works – as long as you are prepared to work through it and take action to apply it to your business, that I am going to take ALL the risk and offer you a 100% money-back guarantee. It might sound crazy but I’m that confident that the programme works. (You’ll find more details about my guarantee further down the page).
Ok, Grace, this is starting to sound like the solution I’ve been looking for to grow my business while raising my family, something we would all really benefit from…
So what’s the investment for this programme?
If I was to work with you as a VIP client and take you through this course on a one-to-one basis it would cost several thousand pounds. But what I really wanted to do is take the same material that I would be going through with my VIP clients, and give it to you in a way where you can work through it yourself at a far more affordable rate.
Your investment in From Burnout to Brilliant is just £37 a month.
For just £37 a month you are getting:
- My entire 10-step programme to design and create your signature business – the one that fits you like a glove and works FOR you and your family – with high-value tools, exercises, interviews, step-by-step guides and more, delivered in weekly lessons over 10 months.
- Implementation help: 90 day Q&A calls – ask me questions, get unstuck, tackle your specific obstacles, so you can keep taking action
- Support, networking and accountability with the private members community
And don’t forget my 100% risk-free, one year
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Here’s how it works:
Try From Burnout to Brilliant. Work through each of the modules, answer the questions and take action in applying them to your business. Then after putting the strategies and techniques to the test for the full 10 months, if you don’t think this system is worth at least twice the amount you paid, I’ll buy it back from you! And you can download all the materials contained in it whatever you decide – can’t say fairer than that!
And don’t forget – I’m the one taking the risk here. I’m offering a no-quibble money-back guarantee for the full duration of the programme. Buy the package, try it out, join the Q&A calls and the private members’ area. And if on completion you don’t think the programme is worth at least twice what you paid for it, I’ll buy it back from you!
PS. If you change your mind or circumstances change, you are free to cancel at anytime and you won’t be charged any further payments.