Design Life's Journey

25/08/2026

Meet Arlene Stearns; she is excited to share:

Your appearance speaks before you ever say a word.

As business owners, we invest countless hours improving our products, services, and expertise. But have you ever stopped to consider what your personal brand is communicating before you even introduce yourself?

Whether you're meeting a prospective client, speaking at an event, networking, or interviewing a new employee, people begin forming impressions within seconds. Those first impressions influence trust, credibility, and often whether an opportunity moves forward.

Executive presence isn't about expensive clothes or following the latest fashion trends. It's about ensuring your appearance reflects the confidence, professionalism, and expertise you've worked so hard to build.

After more than 20 years helping professionals elevate their presence, I've seen firsthand how small, intentional changes can have a remarkable impact on confidence, influence, and opportunity.

That's why I'm excited to be one of the presenters at Peak Performance for Business Leaders. Together with Deb Matz of Design Life's Journey and Christine Despres of The Wellness Navigator, we'll explore three essential elements of leadership:

INFLUENCE • CAPACITY • CLARITY

My session, The Hidden ROI of Executive Presence, will show you how to strengthen your professional presence so it becomes an asset that opens doors, builds trust, and helps you maximize every opportunity.

I hope you'll join us for an engaging evening designed specifically for business owners who want to become the best leaders they can be.

Thursday, September 17 | 4:00–7:00 PM

The Sanctuary | 2455 Stoney Point Road, Cu***ng, GA

Register today: https://eventpp.designlifesjourney.com/attend

20/08/2026

Business owners... have you ever noticed that the harder you push, the harder it becomes to think clearly?

You work longer hours.
You solve one problem after another.
You keep telling yourself, "I'll slow down after this project."
But eventually your energy drops, your creativity fades, and even simple decisions begin to feel overwhelming.

That's exactly why I'm excited to have Jen Tew joining me for our Beyond Burnout: Building a Business That Supports Your Life workshop.

Jen isn't going to tell you to "just relax." She'll teach you practical breathing techniques, gentle yoga, and body-centered practices that help calm your mind, reduce stress, and restore your energy—tools you can use at home, at work, or even between meetings.

I've had the opportunity to work with Jen personally, and I can honestly say she helped me become more aware of how my body responds to stress in ways I had never recognized before. Her approach is thoughtful, encouraging, and incredibly practical.

If you've been feeling like you're constantly running on empty, this workshop may be exactly what you need.

Because taking care of yourself isn't stepping away from your business—it's investing in its future.

I'd love to have you join us on September 19th, 2026!.

DETAILS:
Saturday, September 19th at 11:30 am
Yoga Elements | 1981 Midway Road | Menasha

https://events.designlifesjourney.com/attend-page

19/08/2026

Need a reset to end the year strong? Dont miss this event

Have you ever stopped to think about why you started your business?

Most of us didn't become business owners so we could work 60-hour weeks, constantly put out fires, and wonder where the time went.

We dreamed of something different.
-More freedom.
-More flexibility.
-More financial security.
-More time to enjoy the life we were working so hard to build.
But somewhere along the way, many business owners become trapped in the day-to-day demands of running the business.

Here's the good news...

It doesn't have to stay that way. Peak-performing business owners don't simply work harder. They lead differently. They know where they're going, make intentional decisions, build strong teams, and focus on what truly matters.

Imagine ending your day feeling accomplished instead of exhausted. Imagine having confidence in your decisions, understanding your numbers, and knowing your business is moving in the right direction. Imagine your business supporting your life instead of consuming it. That's the transformation we're excited to help business owners begin at Peak Performance for Business Leaders.

Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you'll strengthen your Influence, Capacity, and Clarity and leave with a practical action plan you can put to work immediately.
Thursday, September 17
4:00–7:00 PM
The Sanctuary | 2455 Stoney Point Road, Cu***ng, GA

Even dinner is part of the Peak Performance experience. Our MIND-inspired menu is performance fuel—chosen to support your brain, sustain your energy, and sharpen your edge. Attendees will also receive workshop materials, bonus resources, and have a chance to network.

We'd love to have you join us!

Register today: https://eventpp.designlifesjourney.com/attend

18/08/2026

Have you ever stopped to think about why you started your business?

Most of us didn't become business owners so we could work 60-hour weeks, constantly put out fires, and wonder where the time went.

We dreamed of something different.
-More freedom.
-More flexibility.
-More financial security.
-More time to enjoy the life we were working so hard to build.
But somewhere along the way, many business owners become trapped in the day-to-day demands of running the business.

Here's the good news...

It doesn't have to stay that way. Peak-performing business owners don't simply work harder. They lead differently. They know where they're going, make intentional decisions, build strong teams, and focus on what truly matters.

Imagine ending your day feeling accomplished instead of exhausted. Imagine having confidence in your decisions, understanding your numbers, and knowing your business is moving in the right direction. Imagine your business supporting your life instead of consuming it. That's the transformation we're excited to help business owners begin at Peak Performance for Business Leaders.

Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you'll strengthen your Influence, Capacity, and Clarity and leave with a practical action plan you can put to work immediately.
Thursday, September 17
4:00–7:00 PM
The Sanctuary | 2455 Stoney Point Road, Cu***ng, GA

Even dinner is part of the Peak Performance experience. Our MIND-inspired menu is performance fuel—chosen to support your brain, sustain your energy, and sharpen your edge. Attendees will also receive workshop materials, bonus resources, and have a chance to network.

We'd love to have you join us!

Register today: https://eventpp.designlifesjourney.com/attend

13/08/2026

IT'S TIME TO RESET

Most business owners spend years taking care of everyone else - clients, staff, vendors, and operations - while neglecting the one asset their business depends on most: THEMSELVES.

This experience is designed to help entrepreneurs reset:

-Mentally -Physically -Strategically

to lead healthier, more profitable, and more sustainable businesses.

Details to Register:
https://links.designlifesjourney.com/qr/9b5BKdx4n7gG

11/08/2026

Many business owners think they have a time problem.

I don't think they do. In my experience, most have a leadership capacity problem.

When every decision depends on the owner, growth slows, stress increases, and the business begins controlling the very person who built it.

Working harder rarely solves that problem.

Leading differently does.

Peak performance isn't about doing more. It's about leading differently.

Join us for Peak Performance for Business Leaders, a practical, interactive workshop designed to help you strengthen three essential areas of leadership:

-Influence: Build trust and open doors with a stronger executive presence.
-Capacity: Improve your focus, resilience, and decision-making.
-Clarity: Gain the strategic direction to intentionally build a more profitable, fulfilling business.

If you've been feeling like you're spinning your wheels, this workshop was created for you.

Thursday, September 17 4:00–7:00 PM
The Sanctuary, 2455 Stoney Point Road, Cu***ng, GA

Dinner, networking, workshop materials, and practical tools are all included.

Register today: https://eventpp.designlifesjourney.com/attend

07/08/2026

IT'S TIME TO RESET

Most business owners spend years taking care of everyone else - clients, staff, vendors, and operations - while neglecting the one asset their business depends on most: THEMSELVES.

This experience is designed to help entrepreneurs reset:
-Mentally -Physically -Strategically
to lead healthier, more profitable, and more sustainable businesses.

Details to Register:
https://links.designlifesjourney.com/qr/9b5BKdx4n7gG

06/08/2026

Looking forward to our upcoming event, and hope that you can join me, Arlene Stearns, and Christine Despres RN, NBC-HWC, CDP.

It's an opportunity to learn about "peak performance" to elevate yourself personally and professionally.

Scan the QR code or use this link: https://lnkd.in/eicehfjZ

Looking forward to seeing you there.

21/07/2026

UPDATE...
Our BEYOND BURNOUT WORKSHOP will be rescheduled.

⭐Stay tuned for more updates!

The new date and time will be announced soon.

I appreciate your understanding!