Grow Your Own Business

03/17/2026

Over the years of running and supporting businesses, one thing has become very clear to me…

Team dynamics can make or break a business.

I had the pleasure of interviewing conflict management expert Pamela (Powerful & True, Inc. Leadership Mastery, Pamela Cournoyer, Executive Coach.) recently.

Pamela and I have known each other for about 18 years, and she has helped me navigate some incredibly tricky leadership situations over the years—both while working with clients and within my own business.

Those conversations shaped a lot of how I approach leadership today.

One of the biggest takeaways from our discussion was this:

Most workplace conflict isn’t really about the surface issue.
It’s usually connected to unclear expectations, communication breakdowns, or leadership boundaries that need strengthening.

These are the kinds of real-world business conversations we have inside the Business Operations Network.

If you're a business owner who wants to:
• strengthen leadership skills
• improve team accountability
• create better systems and structure in your business
• connect with other business owners navigating similar challenges

I’d love to invite you to join us.

You can learn more about the community here:

Strategic support for owners ready to simplify, systemize, and scale

01/17/2025

🔥 Stop Putting Out Fires in Your Business! 🔥

Feeling like you’re always playing catch-up in your business? Constantly putting out fires, struggling to prioritize, and stretched thin? You’re not alone.

The truth is, growth brings new challenges—but it doesn’t have to mean chaos. A solid Annual Strategic Plan can be your secret weapon for turning overwhelm into opportunity.

🗺️ Get clarity on where your business stands.
🎯 Focus on the goals that matter most.
🤝 Align your team and foster collaboration.
💡 Make space for innovation and growth.

Dream teams and thriving businesses don’t happen by accident—they’re built with intention and strategy.

👉 Check out my latest article to discover why annual planning is a game-changer for small businesses:

We all need a plan. Yet, it’s easy for small business owners to fall into a reactionary mode, constantly putting out fires and operating in chaos.

08/22/2024

This is a good reminder when you are doing the hard things.

07/10/2024

This page has been a bit in flux over the past several years as my business ventures have morphed.

I have transitioned from entrepreneur / business consultant and Director of Operations for several online businesses to CEO of an online business that I purchased in 2021. That transition has been a big shift and always presents new challenges and rewards!

I've been passionate for supporting businesses since 2010 and although I don't have time to offer my business consulting services at this time, this page will be a place I can share and connect with fellow business owners.

That's a bit about me ... I'd love to hear a bit about your business journey!

09/02/2023

04/10/2023

Such a good reminder!

Did you know an employees’ onboarding experiences are a reliable indicator of their long-term relationship with a company? Unfortunately, a recent Gallup study found that only 12% of employees strongly agreed that their organization did a great job of onboarding new hires.

So how can we do Onboarding better? When we think about introducing a new employee, we often think about new employee orientation, which IS a critical part to welcoming a new employee but is only one part of the process. There are 3 parts or phases to creating a great onboarding experience: Positioning, Orientation and On-going Development.

Set your next hire up for success by rocking these phases, learn about each one over on the blog:

https://www.positiveshiftpartners.com/the-positive/2023/3/24/onboarding-makes-a-difference-to-your-bottomlinehttps://www.positiveshiftpartners.com/the-positive/2023/3/24/onboarding-makes-a-difference-to-your-bottomline

03/23/2023

How is the economy effecting your bottom line for payroll and contractors?

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses face a mix of old and new challenges as 2023 begins. A looming recession, still high (although easing) inflation and labor woes are some of issues carrying over from 2022 that small businesses will have to tackle.

02/16/2023

What is your positive intention?

I grew up in a family that knew about the power of leading with your positive intention. How it creates connection and a bridge between differences (both the real ones and the perceived ones). Of course, we didn’t talk about it that way! Yet it was modeled all around me.

Last week I got to meet Dave Isay who looks at life through the lens of connection (vs the lens of our differences). It renewed my awareness of just how powerful a positive intention is, especially when navigating the “hard stuff”.

I shared about this encounter and some insights to help you do the same, I’ll put the link in the comments for you.

01/17/2023

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” ~ Stephen Covey.