Kate Ross Advisory

Kate Ross Advisory Business & Life Alignment Strategist

A ground-level view of business in 2026 so farAs a mentor to a wide range of business owners, I get a real-time view of ...
10/02/2026

A ground-level view of business in 2026 so far

As a mentor to a wide range of business owners, I get a real-time view of how businesses are actually performing, not just what gets posted online.

I see the full spectrum. Revenue. Growth. Pressure points. Motivation. Marketing. Operations. Competition. The conversations people have when they’re being honest.

Many started 2026 with genuine hope that it would be better than the last few years. Business owners tend to be optimistic by nature, but the smart ones are also pragmatic. They’re asking sharper questions: about diversifying revenue, spreading risk, and pursuing the low-hanging fruit that actually keeps small businesses moving.

From what I’m seeing, there are signs of improvement. I’m seeing more wins come through from the businesses I work with regularly. But to be clear, that’s still a small percentage, and it’s not widespread yet.

Costs are up. Good staff are harder to find and even harder to keep. The businesses doing best aren’t defaulting to generic incentives; they’re tailoring them. They’re paying attention to what this person values, not what leadership assumes should motivate everyone.

Marketing remains a constant pressure point. Not because people aren’t trying, but because “authentic” has become a buzzword. The real work is understanding what authenticity actually looks like for your business, how it lands with your audience, and whether it translates into trust and action.
2026 is a refinement year.

The businesses that adjust with intent, not panic, are the ones quietly pulling ahead.

If you’re a business owner feeling this tension and want a clear view of where to focus next, I’m always open to a grounded, practical conversation.

www.katerossadvisory [email protected] #0274 490 645

At 55 years old, on average, you have 27 years left.That number lands differently for everyone. I’m still reeling. The p...
08/02/2026

At 55 years old, on average, you have 27 years left.

That number lands differently for everyone. I’m still reeling.

The past is done; you’ve had many lessons and paid for them.

There’s nothing left to prove. The present now needs to become much sharper, more vital to live your life.

If you stop and listen to yourself, your brain is probably telling you to stop carrying expectations and obligations that no longer feel right.

But most women don’t know where to start, how to change, or how to bring it back into life.

Places like Bali don’t soften you, it strips away noise.

With less urgency, the truth gets louder. What matters becomes obvious.

So does what has quietly overstayed its welcome.

This stage of life isn’t about reinvention.

It’s about accuracy.

Living in alignment with who you already are without apology, without delay.

That’s the thinking behind my Bali Reset Retreat this May.

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Not an escape, it's a deliberate pause.

A space to decide how the next 27 years are actually lived, with precision, simplicity, and choice.

Because 27 years is generous, not for drifting.

Reach out: [email protected]

9.05pm, 13/8/25, my husband collapsed to the floorIt was a stroke and a bad one.From the outside, I feel people who look...
04/02/2026

9.05pm, 13/8/25, my husband collapsed to the floor

It was a stroke and a bad one.

From the outside, I feel people who look at me think one thing, but what I feel is very different at times.

That moment changed our lives forever. I’m not going to go into the details, but I will tell you that the life we had will never be back.

That’s been the hardest adjustment of all. My life has been about us working to have flexibility, freedom, and space. But the universe said otherwise.

I’ve refracted more than you can imagine. Why me? What are you teaching me? Don’t you think I’ve had enough extreme life lessons?

No, have another.

From this event, I’ve learnt that one of the spaces I work, working with women who have gone or are going through big changes, is my soul space.

I was born into having to survive from the moment I came into this world, and I’ve fought for everything, and at times I was so empty I wasn’t sure I could make it through the slams I received from business, especially. But I did.

What I’m trying to say to women out there who feel that pain, there is a way forward. You just need someone who gets it and has the personal and professional experience to help. I will help.

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Spent the day in Wellington with a business that has a strong offering, great people, but broken internals.I led a four-...
03/02/2026

Spent the day in Wellington with a business that has a strong offering, great people, but broken internals.

I led a four-hour workshop with all the staff, including the leadership team. What’s working, what isn’t, where the holes are, and what the go-forward needs to be.

No blame. Just clarity.

I loved it, sitting inside a business long enough to see what’s really happening, then helping them to make the decisions because everything felt too tangled.

If you know your business is good but isn't running cleanly, and the outlook looks heavier than it should, I suspect the issue isn’t the market but the machine behind it.

I’ll give you a clear and consultative perspective. Thirty years of building, running and selling a company has given me the experience. I can help, just ask.

Never built a business. Taken that risk. Don’t mentor me. Most haven’t.They’ve analysed, but never executed. Advised, bu...
01/02/2026

Never built a business. Taken that risk. Don’t mentor me.

Most haven’t.

They’ve analysed, but never executed.

Advised, but never felt the constant pressure.

Never been responsible for employees and the lives of their families.

They’ve never made decisions with real-life consequences.

Never carried payroll, reputation, or survival.

Never learned what theory sounds like when it breaks under pressure.

Business isn’t learned in frameworks.

Risk teaches judgement and after enough of it, pressure teaches clarity.

If someone hasn’t built something, broken it, fixed it, kept going and then sold it, they’re not a mentor.

That is commentary.

If you want someone with 30 years of experience who has built something big enough to sell to a global business, who will be your confidant and business partner, who understands the pressure, and who will support you in every way, reach out.

I treat your business like it’s my own. I save you money, make you money, and save you a lot of time deliberating.

www.katerossadvisory.com

I'm not here to persuade you. This either fits or it doesn’t.Supporting people in business is what I do well. I will mak...
28/01/2026

I'm not here to persuade you. This either fits or it doesn’t.

Supporting people in business is what I do well. I will make you money and bring you in ideas to expand, if you’re prepared to listen and do the work.

I bring close to three decades of experience building a business with one clear goal: creating something valuable enough to sell. And I did exactly that.
Along the way, I took plenty of hits. Local downturns. Global shocks. The GFC. COVID. Moments where survival wasn’t guaranteed. I didn’t get through by luck.

I got through with determination and grit, a willingness to change how we operated, what we offered, and where revenue came from, listening to and leaning on my team, a deep, practical understanding of my market and personal and financial sacrifice when it mattered

Whether you’re a start-up finding your feet or an established organisation needing sharper focus, the principle is the same.

If we work together, openly, honestly, and with intent, I am confident you will make back at least double, and often triple, what you invest in me as your business mentor within the first year. Many clients exceed that.

That’s not theory. That’s the track record.

I’m not a cost. I’m an asset. We tighten time management, strip out what isn’t serving you, sharpen direction, and execute. I will pay for myself over and over.

Proven time and time again:

"I felt, for the first time in a long time, that I had someone who could listen to me without judgment or opinion, but who offered advice, always keeping my very best interests at heart. Five months later, I had my biggest month in business ever! And I put that down to Kate’s incredible guidance".

Thank you so much, Kate!” - Radhika

That’s how it starts. Reach out for a conversation. www.katerossadvisory.com

FOR WOMEN WHO NEED HELP MOVING FORWARD.https://www.katerossadvisory.com/resetretreatBali May 7-13th 2026It’s such a uniq...
27/01/2026

FOR WOMEN WHO NEED HELP MOVING FORWARD.

https://www.katerossadvisory.com/resetretreat

Bali May 7-13th 2026

It’s such a unique journey, and it’s your journey, guided by Kate and her wisdom. I love how she tunes into you and has a beautiful knack for knowing where you need to go. It’s not so intense that you feel there aren’t opportunities for downtime. There’s a lot of reflection time, and that really helps build your confidence. The experience of what you can take out of it is to find that stillness for you, because that’s where the growth comes. Kathy - October Retreat '25

“Well, you come here with a target, and you’re absolutely helped to get there. It doesn’t mean it’s easy, but you still get there. It’s a safe, supportive environment to do it in, and the connection with everyone else means that you’re swimming in the same pool as people with the same goal as you, so you can all be braver and more courageous, lean together, and get way bigger results.” Michelle - October Retreat '25

“Throughout the experience, I actually got a little bit confused because I had a bit of a preconceived idea of what I was coming for, which was more business-oriented, and then I realised that I actually just needed a really massive personal reset. Every day just got lighter. Lighter, softer, slower. The slowness, the relaxation, and the calm have just been progressive and have just got better and better and better, but there were obviously moments where I dipped, and there was more confusion or sadness. A lot of happiness, though. Appreciation. Safety - felt really safe, and now clarity, excitement, and passion. Ready to move forward.” Stefanie - October Retreat '25

“Life-changing. Really healing for me. Amazing. I’ve released a lot of sadness, which was really healing. I came in thinking it was more business-oriented, and I don’t own a business, so whether you own a business or not, the personal healing is what I got out of it.” - Nicole B - June Retreat '25

“What’s come up for me on this retreat is that my emotional state has been stopping me from progressing, rather than the market or the business or whatever. Stopping myself without knowing it. Being able to see that has been 100% attributable to Kate’s mentoring and personal program for me while on this retreat.” Ingrid O - June Retreat '25

“I’d recommend this retreat to anybody, but you have to be open-minded. If you’re going to come here thinking it’s business meetings, don’t bother. That’s not what it’s about. It carries on for a few hours, and the activities fit with that inner soul-searching, which is awesome. I’d 100% come again! I don’t even want to go home. It’s been really raw at times, but so amazing with it.” Tina - June Retreat ‘25

It's a true reset. Your time. Stunning private villa in Ubud, own room, small group, private chef, and personal assistant to help you with anything you need. We take care of everything, just reach out - I can help.

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Time at work does not equal outcome.Emails sent and meeting are booked back-to-back.None of it guarantees progress.I see...
14/01/2026

Time at work does not equal outcome.

Emails sent and meeting are booked back-to-back.

None of it guarantees progress.

I see this constantly with business owners:

They’re exhausted, busy, and “always on”… yet the business isn’t moving forward.

Because output isn’t about effort.

It’s about clarity, decision quality, and really understanding what works that will create revenue and getting rid of what doesn’t.

If you’re spending your days:

Working in the business and not on it

Doing work your role has outgrown, holding you and your business back from growth

Hours of time that just goes but not sure where

Being busy, but doing actually what?

Then more time won’t fix it. Better thinking will.

In my mentoring work, we strip it back:

What actually drives results?

What should you stop doing immediately?

Where are you confusing motion with momentum?

Simplicity creates outcomes.

Not grind. Not guilt. Not longer days.

If you’re working harder than ever but seeing the same results, it’s time for a different conversation.

Kate Ross Advisory. I know, I’ve lived it!

How many times have you said, “I work best in the mornings,” or something similar?Knowing when you work best, when you f...
03/12/2025

How many times have you said, “I work best in the mornings,” or something similar?

Knowing when you work best, when you feel good, and when your energy is actually there, is exactly when you need to focus.

Use those high-energy periods for tasks that keep your business moving, the marketing and sales calls, sorting out the customer who’s given you a headache, or making those tough phone calls you’d rather avoid. When I ran my company, I always tackled these when I was energised and clear.

Why? Because when your energy is good, your mindset is good. You’re not weighed down by pressure, you’re not overthinking the outcome, and you walk away knowing you handled it well.

And the opposite is exactly that, the opposite.

Personally, I can complete a full day’s work in four hours if my energy is on point. If it’s not, I procrastinate, drag tasks out, and end up frustrated. Deep down, I know I didn’t get things done the way I should have, or to the level I expect from myself.

That’s why understanding how you work is so important. When you feel good and you’ve got the energy, that’s when you throw yourself into tasks that create space, progress, and opportunity.

And honestly, if you’re not feeling it and you have no energy to do it… don’t. It’s not going to come out the way it could or should.

As we near the end of the year, most people feel their energy for work drops, while their energy for fun goes up. So, take it one day at a time. Make a simple list of the “have-to-dos” and focus on those when you’re feeling good. Then have fun!

That’s how you keep momentum without burning yourself out.

Connect with me today on a free 30-Minute call to see how I can help align your energy and time.

Message me here or email: [email protected]













How many times have you said, “I work best in the mornings,” or something similar?Knowing when you work best, when you f...
03/12/2025

How many times have you said, “I work best in the mornings,” or something similar?

Knowing when you work best, when you feel good, and when your energy is actually there, is exactly when you need to focus.

Use those high-energy periods for tasks that keep your business moving, the marketing and sales calls, sorting out the customer who’s given you a headache, or making those tough phone calls
you’d rather avoid. When I ran my company, I always tackled these when I was energised and clear.

Why? Because when your energy is good, your mindset is good. You’re not weighed down by pressure, you’re not overthinking the outcome, and you walk away knowing you handled it well.

And the opposite is exactly that, the opposite.

Personally, I can complete a full day’s work in four hours if my energy is on point. If it’s not, I procrastinate, drag tasks out, and end up frustrated. Deep down, I know I didn’t get things done the way I should have, or to the level I expect from myself.

That’s why understanding how you work is so important. When you feel good and you’ve got the energy, that’s when you throw yourself into tasks that create space, progress, and opportunity.

And honestly, if you’re not feeling it and you have no energy to do it… don’t. It’s not going to come out the way it could or should.

As we near the end of the year, most people feel their energy for work drops, while their energy for fun goes up.

So, take it one day at a time.

Make a simple list of the “have-to-dos” and focus on those when you’re feeling good. Then have fun!

That’s how you keep momentum without burning yourself out.

Connect with me today on a free 30-Minute call to see how I can help align your energy and time.

Message me here or [email protected]













28/11/2025

Trying to articulate the work I do with the women who attend my Reset Retreats, is difficult for me.

It’s not something words can describe. It’s more a feeling, an energy flow. I create the reset for each woman who attends - completely based on what they need individually, in a small safe, comfortable & supportive environment.

You’ll walk in wired, and walk out wanting life again.
Join me on my Reset Retreat in Ubud, Bali on May 7-13, 2026.

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