The Silent Problem Holding Your Remote Team Back On the surface, your remote team might seem to be running smoothly. Deadlines are being met, meetings are happening, and customer satisfaction is solid. But hidden beneath that surface is a slow leak – one that’s quietly draining time, productivity, and revenue. Inefficiency is a problem in…
Startups are in a constant state of evolution. Every new idea, opportunity, and growth stage brings new kinds of work. Consider a few of these common examples: This is all a good sign – it means we’re growing, thriving, and adapting. As our companies grow, so do our work streams. Startups are great at adding…
Scaling a remote team effectively is easier said than done. A startup founder I worked with had a serious problem: account growth was failing, and revenue was slipping. He had started out handling customer relationships himself. But as the company grew, it became too much. He dropped balls, missed follow-ups, and lost deals. His solution?…
Your startup should be scaling – so why does it feel like you’re drowning in busywork? Startup productivity is a non-negotiable to build a successful business. You simply don’t have time and money to waste. But startup productivity doesn’t just happen, even when everyone is working hard. If you’re a startup founder, you’ve seen it…
Have you ever ended your workday completely drained yet somehow still felt like you got nothing meaningful done? I’ve been there. For years, I was checking off tasks, responding to endless emails, and attending back-to-back Zoom meetings, but at the end of most days, I couldn’t point to a single high-impact achievement. It felt like…
Are you finding remote work overwhelming? Maybe this is you: You’re exhausted. Between work deadlines, family commitments, and everything else life throws your way, you’re barely keeping it together. Maybe you’ve tried to fix things – taking a course, reading articles, downloading productivity apps – but nothing seems to stick. You might even be wondering:…
If you’re a remote working parent, you’ve probably faced this scenario: your childcare falls through but you still have work to do. Whether it’s a daycare shutdown, a sick child, or school holidays, you’re left juggling work responsibilities with caregiving. While the ideal setup is having full childcare during work hours, life often doesn’t go…
When Olive landed her first fully remote job, she felt like she had won the lottery. The role came with the flexibility she craved and the biggest responsibilities she’d ever had. It was a dream come true – until it turned into a nightmare. Like many high-achieving women, Olive threw herself into her work with…
The Mental Load of Remote Work: It’s Real, and It’s Heavy If you’re a remote-working mom, you’re no stranger to the mental load. The constant juggling of family, work, and personal life can leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and often, just not enough. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to carry the weight of…
Balancing a remote career and motherhood often feels like juggling glass balls – one wrong move, and something precious could shatter. Over a decade ago, I found myself at a breaking point, overwhelmed by the weight of professional responsibilities, the demands of a newborn, and the impossible expectations I had placed on myself. Picture this:…