As we step into 2026, Gwen pulls back the curtain on the powerful annual planning process that reshaped her confidence, clarity, and conviction as a CEO. In Part 1 of this annual planning series, Gwen shares the personal journey behind committing to a six-day CEO retreat—navigating guilt, family responsibilities, unexpected challenges, and the internal resistance that so often pulls women away from prioritizing themselves and their businesses. This episode is both a permission slip and a mirror for women who know they need space to think bigger but struggle to claim it.

Gwen walks through the first half of her planning process, breaking down how she evaluated her revenue streams, offers, expenses, and time to uncover what was truly sustainable and what wasn’t. From recognizing costly programs to building consistent working hours and theme days, she shares the real, behind-the-scenes decisions that led to more structure, scalability, and peace. This conversation highlights the importance of boundaries, asking for help, and leading from the CEO seat instead of reacting to chaos.

This episode also marks the announcement of Gwen’s Confidence Sales System, a scalable framework designed to help more women master sales without burnout or shame. Through self-reflection, self-care, and intentional strategy, Gwen reconnects with what truly drives her and explains how that clarity is shaping the future of her business in 2026. If you’re craving alignment, sustainability, and confidence in your sales and leadership this year, this episode will meet you right where you are and challenge you to step fully into your reign.

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