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

A midlife woman sitting up in bed looking tired and unfocused, reflecting symptoms of menopause brain fog.
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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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How To Get Your First Paying Clients Fast as a Brand-New Coach (10 Simple Steps That Actually Work)

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

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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Are you carrying old fears into a new year? In this post, I reveal the 5 limiting beliefs to leave behind before the new year if you want 2026 to look different from 2025. From “I don’t have enough time” to “I’ll probably fail again,” these hidden thoughts quietly hold you back. I share simple reframes, personal insights, and practical steps to help you release what no longer serves you — so you can step into the new year with clarity, confidence, and unstoppable momentum.

5 Limiting Beliefs to Leave Behind Before the New Year

September 21, 2025

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5 Limiting Beliefs to Leave Behind Before the New Year

5 Limiting Beliefs to Leave Behind Before the New Year

Confidence in your business is something every new coach or consultant struggles with—especially when you’re transitioning out of corporate. You’ve been successful in your career. You’ve led teams, managed million-dollar projects, and presented in boardrooms. But now, starting your own business? Suddenly, the confidence you once had feels shaky. Let me tell you something real: That’s […]

7 Ways to Build Real Confidence in Your Business – Even If You’re Just Starting Out

May 12, 2025

Practical steps to shift from self-doubt to self-belief in business
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Selling with workshops changed everything for me. When I first left my corporate career, I had no idea how I would attract coaching clients. I tried social media, endless content creation, and even cold messaging—but nothing worked. Then, I discovered the power of workshops. With just one simple 60-minute workshop, I signed my first high-ticket […]

Selling With Workshops: Land Coaching Clients FAST!

March 30, 2025

Selling with Workshops Can Help You Leave Your Corporate Job and Land Coaching Clients Fast
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Selling With Workshops: Land Coaching Clients FAST!

Selling With Workshops: Land Coaching Clients FAST!

Struggling with the idea of leaving your corporate job for coaching? You don’t have to risk it all to build a thriving business. In this post, I’ll show you how to kickstart your coaching career while maintaining financial security.

Kickstart Your Coaching Career Without Losing Financial Security

March 23, 2025

Start Your Coaching Business without losing your financial security
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Want to attract paying clients without the fear of selling? Learn my 5-step framework for creating workshops that convert with ease.

Workshops That Convert

March 16, 2025

Selling with Workshops Can Help You Leave Your Corporate Job and Land Coaching Clients Fast
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Workshops That Convert

Workshops That Convert

Leadership is leadership, right? Not exactly. Discover how corporate leadership differs from business leadership and how to shift your mindset for success.

Leadership in Corporate vs. Leadership in Business

March 11, 2025

Leadership in corporate vs. leadership in business. Discover the difference and how to shift your mindset for success
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