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Feeling torn between growing your business and being present for your family this summer? You're not alone. In this quick bonus episode, Maggie tackles the "summer guilt" that plagues so many women entrepreneurs and shares the mindset shift that changes everything.

What You'll Learn:

✅ Why "summer guilt" isn't really about time - it's about the story you're telling yourself
✅ The mental trap keeping you stuck between "good mom" and "successful CEO"
✅ The 3-step action plan to create intentional summer boundaries

Key Takeaway:

"You don't have to choose between being a present mom and a successful CEO. You just need to be intentional about both."

Your Action Step:

What's one summer boundary you're going to set this week? Block it in your calendar right now - treat it like a non-negotiable client appointment.

Ready to Stop the Summer Struggle?
If you're tired of feeling guilty about working in summer OR stressed about taking time off, let's create a plan that works for your business and your family. Book your complimentary strategy call at https://www.stairwaytoleadership.com/

Perfect for: Women entrepreneurs struggling with summer work-life balance

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Have you ever felt resistance to a business decision you knew would be good for growth? You're not alone. In this episode, Maggie delves into why our brains resist the very changes that could transform our businesses—and more importantly, how to overcome that resistance.

Using real examples from her own wellness journey and a client's staffing challenges, Maggie reveals the science behind why change can be so challenging and shares her proven 5-step framework for overcoming discomfort to achieve breakthrough results.

What You'll Learn:

• Why your brain is wired to resist business growth (it's not your fault!)
• The 3 core functions of your brain that create resistance to change
• Real-world examples of resistance in action - from workout routines to staff realignment
• 5 practical tools to overcome resistance and take action on important decisions
• How to plan and implement systems that make difficult changes easier
• Why courage is the antidote to fear in business growth

Key Takeaways:

✅ Resistance is normal - Your brain is designed to conserve energy and avoid the unknown
✅ Have a strong why - Connect your actions to your bigger vision and long-term goals
✅ Know the cost of not changing - What will staying the same cost you?
✅ Accept the discomfort - Fighting the resistance only creates more resistance
✅ Build self-belief - You can learn anything and figure out any problem
✅ Make it easier - Create systems and support to ensure consistency

Featured Examples:

• Personal Story: Maggie's journey building a consistent workout routine despite resistance
• Client Case Study: A production facility owner overcoming resistance to necessary staffing changes for business growth

Quote to Remember:

"Sometimes when we feel that knot in the stomach, that we really don't want to do something, you just need to take a breath and "gag and go".

"We all have courage inside of us to do the things that feel scary, that feel impossible, that feel difficult."

Ready to Break Through Your Own Resistance?

If you're confronting a major change in your business and find yourself resisting the very things you know you need to do, Maggie can help. Book your complimentary strategy call with Maggie here - https://www.stairwaytoleadership.com/

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In today's Maggie's Moment, Maggie dives into the critical but overlooked skill of expanding your emotional capacity—the key to navigating uncertainty, avoiding self-sabotage, and achieving 10X growth.

Backed by neuroscience and 2023 studies, she reveals why traditional "hustle" fails and how to rewire your brain to thrive in the unknown.

Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Why Emotional Capacity Matters

• The brain’s amygdala treats uncertainty as a threat, triggering fight/flight/freeze.
• Entrepreneurs with high emotional capacity are 3x more likely to hit big goals (2023 Entrepreneurial Psychology study).

2️⃣ The “Pivot Protocol”

• Reframe failure as data (not identity) to recover 42% faster.

3️⃣ How to Train It

• Recognise and name the fear (e.g., “I’m scared I’ll look stupid”) to disarm its power.
• Use the Dream-Plan-Do method to act before you feel “ready.”

Featured in This Episode:
🔹 Study: "Cognitive Flexibility in Entrepreneurs" (2023) – How emotional agility predicts long-term success.

Join the 10X Expansion Retreat
Ready to stretch your emotional capacity and lead from calm confidence?
🌿 July 25th at Rising Spirit Retreat Centre (near Toronto). Register via the link below. If you have questions, please reach out to Maggie at maggie@stairwaytoleadership.com

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/10x-expansion-retreat-for-female-entrepreneurs-registration-1424847099029?aff=oddtdtcreator