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It was just over 3 years ago that I made this announcement! It was tough to begin with. Ill be lying if I said I did not consider going back to 5 day week. But we persevered. We built better processes. When Zoë Elizabeth Blogg joined as Ops Director, she helped Abby Chinery, Naomi Aharony and myself to further improve the processes. Little did I know or understand the positive impact it would have on our Agency and its clients. I know many people are still sceptical and ill be first to admit that there has been some challenges but we are over them all now and the company is so much better for it in every measurable way. Performance, mental health, retention, work/life balance and productivity. All up! I could not even imagine going back to a 5 day week now. After the initial trial mentioned below, we went straight to a full blown, 100:80:100 model. 100% pay for 80% time for 100% productivity. If you are thinking about it, ill be more than happy to talk you through some of the challenges we had to help ensure your agency avoids them. Just imagine what it would mean for your employees to receive such a message in a near future Monday morning! Good luck! #4dayweek #agencylife #marketingagency #digitalpr

How YOU doin’? I’m just checking in, in case no one else has. Feeling excited for the week? A tad anxious? Are you ready for your first cup of Monday A.M. coffee like me to hit the ground running? Or, perhaps you’re a 4:30 a.m. gym warrior, and that’ll get you fired up to start your week!? Or, are you feeling sad? Stuck? Unmotivated? Are you thinking of calling in? Using FMLA? (Maybe thinking of opening a claim?). Have “a migraine?” when it’s really your intuition telling you that you need to change your work environment? Our bodies respond to how we perceive our environments. Are you somewhere in between? Where are your direct reports on a scale of 1-5, 5 being highly exacerbated? Ask them. Remember, whether you’re feeling your best or your worst, YOU ARE IN CONTROL. One decision at a time. One hour at a time. One conversation at a time. On the up? Great! Spread your joy! Reach out to your network and check in. Take something off of a coworkers or your bosses To Do List to help them. If you have a spare 5% of energy to give- give it! On the down? Okay, you’re going to get through this! Every storm runs out of rain. Phone a friend. A colleague. A mentor. Have a coffee with your boss? Is your boss part of the problem? If so, even MORE important to have that coffee with them. Overwhelmed? Grab a thought partner. Unmotivated? Ask yourself why? What needs to change? Icky Sundays aren’t always because of external reasons like work/people/deadlines, etc. Sometimes, we individually create the “Sunday Scaries” because we’ve failed to do the inner work. So, as we head out of our weekend, let’s check three things: 1. Are we doing the inner work? 2. Have we recently been of service to others? 3. Do we genuinely understand and demonstrate our individual human values? LinkedIn is a valuable resource to make authentic connections. It’s not just about sharing accomplishments, accolades, and job/hiring needs. It’s a place to meet other leaders. Build a community. Give some encouragement, and when needed, take some as well. Make it an amazing week!! Hey, and if you need a helping hand- I’m only a message away! We got this! 👊🏼

It's a new week to explore and get better. The way to succeed is never a straight line equation. It is a quadratic equation because it is rough and not easy. I encourage you to hang on there and keep going... Life rewards those who are patient doing the right things. This week will favour you and it will be profitable unto you. Don't settle for mediocrity, push yourself and ask for help when you need it. PS: all your little efforts will pay off soon. Just keep going. Don't stop. Do have a great day. #monday #remoteworker #virtualassistantservice #determinationpays #productivityboost #onlinesupport

The week is in full swing! Does anyone else feel like the first half flew by in a blur? Wednesdays have a unique rhythm—halfway through the hustle, yet so much opportunity ahead. It’s a great day to reflect: ✅ What have you accomplished so far? 🎯 What’s still on your plate for the week? Remember, how you tackle today can set the tone for the rest of your week. So, let’s bring our best energy to this midweek moment and make it count! Note - Dont miss the Wednesday ‘Happy hours’ after work😊; you have worked hard for it. How’s your Wednesday shaping up?” #wednesdaywisdom #corporateworld #wednesday #corporatequotes

🙃We have a different perspective on the summer slump... And maybe we can help change your perspective too! Around this time of the year, some practitioners start to notice a slow down in client bookings (especially therapists). I mean, can you blame your clients - they are out enjoying the sunshine, getting that vitamin D to support their mood.😎🥰 I completely understand the desire to want consistent revenue and clients throughout the year - but what if you embraced the slump? Do you know how many other types of business owners and entrepreneurs WISH they could have more flexibility with their schedule in the summer months? 🙏🏼 I encourage you, since we know this is a yearly trend, 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭. Take some additional time off and enjoy your summer since you work so hard the other 9 or 10 months of the year! I would also suggest using this time to fucus on business development. I don't know about you, but when we're at a full client load in Virtuwell Balance, I hardly have time to think about anything else, let alone implement any business development, process adjustments, or marketing improvements. The summer slump is a great time to take a look at your onboarding and offboarding process, update your website, write some blog posts and plan out some content. Review your metrics and analytics to see what's been working in terms of marketing and what's not. 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐩: take time to reach out to your partners and referrals to nourish and strengthen those connections! What are you doing with your time during the summer slump and are you able to embrace it?? #virtuwellbalance #mindfulmarketing

Could a Week of Rest Be the Factory Reset Button that Introverts Need? Introverts often find themselves running on a hamster wheel of family, work and personal obligations. Sometimes masterfully balancing all the responsibilities, and at other times falling short to prioritize and meet requirements, they are forced to come face to face with those conundrums where the more you think about a situation, the harder it becomes to progress forward. I believe the coined term for it is Analysis Paralysis. Last week while perusing through LinkedIn, I saw a post about Global Rest Week, and I was immediately intrigued. Companies like HubSpot, LinkedIn and others, took a week-long corporate break which some refer to as a Global Week of Rest during the week of the July 4th holiday. I can imagine it takes a lot of planning on the part of the company and the client to successfully pull off these corporate closures. Individually, I imagine each employee has adopted an agile mindset that allows them to stay on task and track their progression, so they will be able to enjoy this time off without feeling burdened. But what if that is not the case? As an introvert, what if the thought of closing your laptop for a full week causes you to feel stressed instead of joyous. What if the thought of being away from your projects and clients caused anxiety instead of the intended rest and rejuvenation that your company is hoping for? Visit https://lnkd.in/geVgqxUb to read the entire post and to get three creative, out of the norm techniques that will help you manage your time wisely while working, and help you to keep the main thing, the main thing. Schedule a complimentary coaching session to learn more about our services and how we can assist you in reaching your goals. https://lnkd.in/eYXnE2ST

Wednesday: The Midweek Power Boost Welcome to Wednesday, often called “Hump Day” because it marks the halfway point of the workweek. But rather than just getting over the hump, why not use Wednesday as a power boost to propel yourself towards the weekend? By Wednesday, you’ve already handled the tough tasks on Monday and built momentum on Tuesday. Now, it’s time to evaluate and recalibrate. Midweek is perfect for reflecting on what’s been accomplished so far and what still needs attention. It’s a day to check in with yourself and your team, to ensure everyone is aligned and moving in the right direction. Wednesday is also an excellent day for innovation. With the week in full swing, you have the energy and insights to think creatively. Whether it’s brainstorming new ideas, tackling a problem from a fresh angle, or taking on a new challenge, Wednesday is your day to inject some creativity into the week. Think of Wednesday as your strategic day. Use it to fine-tune your approach, refocus on your priorities, and perhaps even tackle that one thing you’ve been putting off. By taking charge of your Wednesday, you’re not just surviving the week, you’re thriving. So, let Wednesday be your power boost. Take a moment to reflect, recalibrate, and refuel your drive for the rest of the week. Here’s to a productive and inspiring Wednesday! Keep pushing forward and make today count.

As the week wraps up, let’s take a moment to pause. What’s one win you’re proud of this week—big or small? Maybe you finally nailed a presentation, conquered your inbox, or simply found time to take a break. For me, it was acknowledging that I had extreme burnout and needed rest. I didn’t hesitate to reach out to my circle/loved ones and ask for permission to chill a little. Being a creative is hard! Juggling business, motherhood, and making ends meet can be truly overwhelming. But in all, I’ve learned over time to understand how my system works in order to remain relevant. Whatever it is, it matters. Let’s celebrate our wins together! Share yours in the comments, and let’s cheer each other on as we head into the weekend. Remember, progress isn’t just about giant leaps; sometimes, it’s about the little steps that build momentum. #FridayVibes #Gratitude #CelebrateWins #LinkedInFamily #WorkLifeBalance

How has your week been? The overarching feeling of the week: Excitement with a side of overwhelm. I packed a bit too much in this week. Highlights: ⭐Coffees with Colleagues—I got some fab face-to-face time with my team and peers this week. It is, without a doubt, my favourite thing to do and as usual, gave me plenty to think about and take action on. Mostly, small tweaks to how we are doing things as a team. ⭐Spending Wednesday evening with the Women in Banking and Finance - UK team and 4 female City NEDs dishing out candid advice and tough love about getting your first NED role. Great to meet some new people, too. ⭐A lunchtime Visibility Masterclass on Thursday with Lauren Currie OBE and the UPFRONT gang on Thursday. Lauren also brilliantly role modelled identifying a mistake, dealing with it and moving on. To all my female friends on here, I highly recommend Lauren’s work. Expect lightbulb moments 💡 ⭐Walking home past the Parker’s Piece Ferris Wheel in blue skies after crazy hailstorms. My kids think the ‘VIP’ Carriage is the absolute height of sophistication which I love 😍 Work Puzzles: How do you roll out a new process or tool successfully? Six months after launching a new process, I'm still experiencing ‘teething’ issues. I’d welcome any thoughts/advice on how you overcome this? Lessons: I’m constantly relearning this but when you think you DON’T have the time to exercise, that’s THE time to exercise! Would love to hear about your week in the comments or by DM #Reflections #WeekatWork

When I first knew my corporate job wasn't for me It was my first day of orientation and I had a long road ahead Don't get me wrong, I was bursting with excitement over having landed this job → great pay & benefits → beautiful new office in the heart of Back Bay Boston → sunny apartment in the North End to come home to → instantly gaining a network of hundreds of thousands across the globe → tons of learning opportunities and growth potential But on Day One, something didn't quite sit right with me. As time went on, it felt like the light I had was being dimmed Like this Monday - Friday cycle would only wear me down more... I watched coworkers have kids and not be home with them Monday - Thursday, I saw my boss and my boss' boss work more hours than there are in a day, I watched the stress levels increase the higher up the ladder you looked I woke up early to get to the early meeting to then update the Excel sheets to create a deck to present at the next meeting to go to bed and do it all over I would be getting lunch to-go with coworkers & joke, "only 6 more hours and 40 years to go" (they rightfully told me to shut up because really, it doesn't get more depressing than that thought) So here are my takeaways: → If you can't look down the road at where your career is headed & feel excited about it, → If looking down the road makes you want to crawl in a hole & not acknowledge your current trajectory, ⮕ Then that's how you know, it's time to start thinking about plan B It's 100% normal to feel out of place at work, & it's common to just suck it up and keep working despite that feeling → But common doesn't mean normal And it also doesn't mean you have to stay. That's why I created the FREE 9-5 Escape Community to give 9-5ers the roadmap I wish I had when I didn't know what came next but this wasn't it. ⮕ Join 15+ others here that have joined in the last week: https://lnkd.in/gzEPG5am -- On my last day of work, I took this picture. The song was all too perfect. What would you have chosen? 👇