By Tricia Scott. Here's something I've been asking myself since I heard it on a call with a bunch of amazing business people last week: How much can this moment deliver to me?  As it always goes, this message arrived at a time when each moment was little more than a colourful furry blur as it whizzed by, unnoticed and unappreciated while I flew onto the next tick box on my already overflowing to-do list (I know better than this, right?)  Here's what I learned:  ?? I am not great at this, and I forgot loads of times.  ?? I frustrate myself when I'm not 'gettin ..read more

By Tricia Scott.  Have you ever been in a room with another business owner when, in conversation, they lean in, almost like they're about to reveal a big secret? In hushed tones, you about make out the words?... 'part time job.' Que the entire room falling into stunned and appalled silence and shame raining from the heavens like confetti! Wait, what? That didn't happen? No one dropped dead on the spot from shock? No one turned to solid stone! I wonder why? ? You may think I'm being dramatic (as if I would! ?), but honestly, I've had this exact scenario at least fifty times. So allow me to ..read more

By Tricia Scott. Here's something I've noticed recently: the women I work with and speak to tend to fall into one of two camps. ⛺️ Camp 1 - I don't know what's coming next, and it terrifies me.  and ⛺️Camp 2 - I don't know what's coming next, and it thrills me. I imagine camp one to be filled with dried food supplies and organised with a bunch of extra blankets, you know, just in case, and camp two to be kind of mayhem-ish, with fresh food daily, a lot of impromptu dancing, and music playing, although no one seems to know where it's coming from.  Okay, so I'm maki ..read more

By Tricia Scott  As I continue to navigate this year's waters, I find myself often stopping to catch my breath—sometimes in a WTAF way and, more increasingly, in a 'wow, the universe is working some big magic this year' kind of way. I notice that the doors I once raced to stop closing have made space for others to open wide. Last year came with many endings, and now, much like the current spring season, I'm seeing rebirth and new growth everywhere I look.  What can you see when you stop and look around?  The key to today's love letter-esque lesson is learning to make the ti ..read more

By Tricia Scott.  Do you ever find yourself making commitments for things you don't want to or don't have the energy to do when the time comes around? Do you ever make a bunch of plans on Monday and then end up bailing on Thursday? You are not alone. It could be that your inner people-pleaser came out to play that day or that you had a crazy week, and instead of getting dressed to hit the town, you want nothing more than to curl up in your PJs with the latest Netflix series or a really great book.  It's all OK.  What I've learned as an entrepreneur is that if I want space in my ..read more

By Tricia Scott. Do you ever sit down at the end of the week and think, woah! That was intense! That's pretty much how I felt as I sat down to write my list last week. On Monday, we moved into a new office space. It's close to the river, has HUGE windows, a lovely breakout area with fresh coffee percolating all day, and other creative-led businesses in the building. The atmosphere is buzzing, and the sound of people going about their day fills the air. I'd forgotten how much I missed being around other people during my working day, and I could feel my brain firing with ideas in this new spac ..read more

By Tricia Scott.  At a recent networking event, I met a lady who told me about something called The Harmonic Egg. I love networking for this random yet meant-to-be type of connection; I meet someone I didn't expect to meet at almost every event I attend, and the results are wild! Back to the egg. Over a chai latte and a brief discussion about business, Claire told me about an egg-shaped light and sound frequency chamber designed to create an environment for deep relaxation and internal balance via energy vibration. As a busy-brained entrepreneur, it sounded like the very thing I had been ..read more

By Tricia Scott. Last week was my birthday, and it marked the beginning of my 44th trip around the sun. I drank cocktails and a lot of water (I've learned that hydration and balance are key for me to avoid feeling sluggish and hungover), I enjoyed a 360 immersive experience in the stunning paintings of Van Gough, ate (veggie) sushi and took in the views from a rooftop cocktail bar watching the night set in and the city come alive beneath my feet. What a weekend! I treat my birthday like New Year's Eve because, technically, it is! I got this idea from one of my dearest friends, and the old ..read more

By Justine Beauregard  Think about the last item you purchased. I bet the price wasn’t a factor until you determined it met your needs. This isn’t a coincidence; it’s science. Price is one of the final decision markers we evaluate when purchasing. As a 17-year sales coach, I’ve never been one to get stuck on pricing. Instead, I ask questions like, what do I believe is the value of the offer? Not to me but to the end user. How much time will it save them? How much more ease will it provide? What will their experience be like? Next, I consider what price will be a no-brainer for others. If ..read more

By Tricia Scott. I don't know about you, but this last week or two has been heccttiiccc. By the time last weekend came around, it was all I could do to get into clean pj's under my heated blanket (game changer), switch on a movie and take in a few hours in blissful comedies and more than a few re-runs of Emily in Paris.  When things get crazy, and I feel like I'm starting to fall behind, THIS is what I need—no phone, no laptop, just a remote control and a reminder that it can wait. It sounds counterproductive, doesn't it? Let me tell you, it's quite the opposite.  This ..read more