Still figuring it out
Welcome to Still figuring it out.
A blog that shares real talk about running a business (without the fluff).
It’s about everything that goes on behind-the-scenes of running a business—mindset, boundaries, strategy, processes, and yep… finances too.
Running a business isn’t a straight line. Some days you’re crushing it. Other days, you’re googling “Can I nap under my desk and still be a CEO?”
We’re here to help you through it with tips, tools, and reminders that you’re not alone in any of it.
Why your clients expect everything right now and how to fix it
Running a business means helping other people. But that doesn’t mean your time, energy and sanity are up for grabs! This blog breaks down why boundaries matter, how they protect your work, and what they actually look like in real life so you can stop reacting to everything and start running your business with more control.
Assumptions are not a system
Most workplace problems aren’t caused by laziness or incompetence. They happen because someone assumed something was “common sense” and never actually explained it. What feels obvious to you is based on your experience, your standards, and your way of working. Clarity fixes what common sense breaks, and communication is what turns assumptions into systems that actually work.
When “being proactive” turns into doing free work (A TVA PTBO love story)
Being proactive is great… until it turns into free labour. Anticipating client needs is a skill, but without communication, it’s just expensive mind-reading. Real efficiency is knowing when to pause, confirm, and stop doing the most for no reason.
Boundaries: The cheapest productivity tool you’re not using
If you think running your business 24/7 is something to brag about, you’re wrong. It’s not hustle, it’s a fast-track to burnout. Boundaries aren’t just about “self-care”, they’re the cheapest productivity tool you’re not using. In this blog, I’m calling out the bad habits that keep business owners chained to their work, showing you exactly what it’s costing you and sharing the boundaries I use every day to protect my time, energy and focus.
I Want to Love You, But You Make It So Hard (A Love Letter to ChatGPT)
According to Forbes.com, Big Tech is pouring $320 billion into AI development this year.
As a small business owner, I am constantly trying to make life easier for my clients, my team, and myself.
In this blog I share what AI does that makes me want to throw my computer, what it does well, and how to actually get something useful out of it.
You said “do the thing.” Your team did the wrong thing. Here’s how to fix that.
Your team isn’t psychic, they’re just trying their best with vague instructions. If you’ve ever said “do the thing” and been shocked it got done wrong, this one's for you. Here are 5 practical tips to help you stop the guessing game and start giving instructions that help get sh!t done.