Business & Leadership Blog 

Articles on leadership, clarity, confidence, mindset, and business building for women transitioning from corporate into entrepreneurship. Fresh guidance to support your next step.

Hormonal transitions can disrupt focus, energy, and emotional balance, making everyday work tasks feel heavier than usual. In this post, I share practical strategies, mindset shifts, and personal insights that helped me work smarter instead of pushing through burnout. If you are navigating unpredictable energy or mental fog, these tools will help you create a supportive workflow that honours your changing body and strengthens your business.

How to Work Smarter During Hormonal Transitions Without Burning Out

December 12, 2025

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How to Work Smarter During Hormonal Transitions Without Burning Out

How to Work Smarter During Hormonal Transitions Without Burning Out

Struggling with menopause brain fog can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to lead, work, and stay productive. In this post, I share my personal experience of losing focus, navigating hormonal changes, and rebuilding my business in a way that supports my energy and wellbeing. If you’re feeling foggy, frustrated, or out of sync with yourself, this is your reminder that you’re not alone — and there is a way forward.

Struggling With Menopause Brain Fog: How I Built a Business That Supports My Transition

December 12, 2025

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Coaching and online education for corporate women is one of the most exciting and purpose-driven career moves happening right now — yet hardly anyone’s talking about it. Let’s be honest. Most women in corporate roles don’t hate their jobs. They are simply exhausted — tired of the pressure, the politics, and the constant juggling. More importantly, […]

Coaching and Online Education Is The Career Move For Corporate Women

November 15, 2025

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Coaching and Online Education Is The Career Move For Corporate Women

Coaching and Online Education Is The Career Move For Corporate Women

Getting your first 10 paying clients fast isn’t about luck or a perfect website — it’s about clarity, confidence, and connection. In this post, I share 10 simple, proven steps to attract clients and grow your coaching business with ease.

How To Get Your First Paying Clients Fast as a Brand-New Coach (10 Simple Steps That Actually Work)

November 8, 2025

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Becoming the CEO of your business isn’t about doing more — it’s about leading better. These 5 simple CEO habits for female founders will help you focus, create boundaries, and grow with clarity and confidence. Start small, stay consistent, and step into your role as the woman who leads.

5 Simple CEO Habits Every Female Founder Must Have

November 4, 2025

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5 Simple CEO Habits Every Female Founder Must Have

5 Simple CEO Habits Every Female Founder Must Have

Career transition for corporate women isn’t about quitting — it’s about clarity, confidence, and building your business before you transition.

Why “Follow Your Passion” Is the Worst Advice for Corporate Women

November 2, 2025

A confident professional woman celebrating with joy while holding a laptop, representing clarity, confidence, and empowerment during her career transition from corporate to entrepreneurship.
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2026 – The Year You Go for It isn’t just a catchy phrase.  It’s a promise to yourself.  It’s the moment you stop saying “one day” and decide that this is the year you finally create the business and life that feel aligned with who you’ve become.  For so long, I told myself, “I’ll wait […]

2026 – The Year You Go for It

October 26, 2025

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2026 – The Year You Go for It

2026 – The Year You Go for It

Collaboration is the heartbeat of growth — in business, leadership, and life. When women come together with purpose, we create impact far greater than we could alone. In this post, Michelle Crutcher shares why collaboration matters, how it builds confidence through connection, and why the next chapter of Women Who Leads is all about doing it together.
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Collaboration: The Power of Building Together

October 19, 2025

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What season of life are you in? The answer could explain why your goals, motivation, and definition of success have shifted. Explore how aligning your career with your current season leads to more purpose, balance, and fulfilment.

What Season of Life Are You In? How It Shapes What You Want From Your Career

October 12, 2025

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What Season of Life Are You In? How It Shapes What You Want From Your Career

What Season of Life Are You In? How It Shapes What You Want From Your Career

Freedom starts with one decision — to stop settling and start designing a life that fits you. In this post, I share my personal journey from corporate burnout to building a purpose-driven business, and how one bold choice created lasting freedom and fulfilment. If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s time to transition out of corporate and into something more aligned — this is it.

Freedom Starts With One Decision

October 6, 2025

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