The Moxie Movement

The 5 Signs Your Team is Holding You Back (And How to Fix Them Fast!)

Five Red Flags your team might be the firestarters in your business and how to put them out now. 
In this episode, we’re getting straight to the heart of what it takes to build and lead a rockstar team that not only supports your business but takes it to another level. Because, let’s face it—none of us launched our businesses to be shackled by endless to-do lists and mounting stress. We did it for the freedom—the kind that lets you live your life on your terms. And today, we’re cutting through the noise to make that dream a reality, starting with your team.
Episode Highlights:
Can You Live with the Downside? 🤔
Like my little muddy scooter adventure, we’ve got to weigh the risks in our business decisions. Are you willing to get a bit messy to push through? We’ll examine how this mindset shapes how you manage your team and make those tough calls.
Stacking Habits for Success 🧘‍♀️
Amidst the chaos—whether it’s moving countries or navigating a new business season—keeping your rituals intact can be a total game-changer. I’ll show you how stacking habits around existing routines can keep you grounded and laser-focused.
The Power of Environment 🌱
Your surroundings have a sneaky way of influencing your choices—in both life and business. From slashing screen time to being more present, discover how a shift in your environment can transform your business dynamics.
The Five Drivers of Team Success 🚀
Confusion, resistance, sabotage, anxiety, and frustration—these are the red flags that your team is out of sync. I’ll break down how to spot these symptoms and, more importantly, how to fix them. Let’s get everyone on the same page, moving in the same direction.
Is Your Team Missing a Key Driver? Let’s Find It Together.
Creating a team that drives your business forward doesn’t happen by accident—it’s all about intention and design. If you’re noticing any of the five symptoms we chatted about today, it’s time to take action. Book a Moxie Breakthrough Call with me, and let’s uncover the missing piece in your team’s puzzle. Together, we’ll turn confusion into clarity, resistance into momentum, and frustration into a smooth, efficient path to success. 💪
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Remember, you started this business to live life on your terms. Let’s make sure your team is set up to give you the freedom and flexibility you deserve. Until next time, stay moxie and keep leading with that unstoppable energy and purpose. 🌟

Losing My Mind and Finding it Again

Welcome back to The Moxie Movement 🌟 This week, we’re talking facing fears (of riding scooters), embracing new experiences (through our kids eyes), and tackling the challenges of perimenopause. Join me for a personal journey that’s I hope is both relatable and eye-opening.
 
 Learning to Ride a Scooter 🛵
Living on Koh Lanta, Thailand, I conquered my fear of riding a scooter! From walking everywhere to cruising on a 125cc scooter, I’m reclaiming my independence.
 
 Seeing the World Through My Daughter’s Eyes 👁️👁️
Exploring Thailand with Scarlett has been a joy, reminding me of the beauty in new experiences and seeing the world through our children’s eyes.
 
 The Stark Reality of Microplastics 🏝️
A beach cleanup revealed the devastating impact of microplastics. As business owners, we have a role in shaping a sustainable future for our planet and our kids.
 
 Navigating Perimenopause 🔥
Ladies, if you’re 35-55, you might be facing perimenopause like me. Symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, and disrupted sleep hit me hard, but understanding them and finding the right support has been life-changing.
 
 The Importance of Hormone Health 🩺
I pushed for the right medical advice and found Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to be a game-changer. It’s crucial to advocate for yourself and get the support you need.
 
 Returning to My True Self 💪
Within days of starting HRT, my clarity, motivation, and confidence returned. If you’re struggling, know you’re not alone and there are solutions.
 
 Takeaways 🌟
Listen to Your Body: Trust your instincts and get informed.
Seek Support: Don’t hesitate to push for the medical help you need.
Prioritize Self-Care: You’re the biggest asset to your business. Ensure you’re getting enough sleep, hydration, and proper nutrition.
Join a Supportive Community: Surround yourself with women who understand and uplift each other.

From Feelings to Facts: Romancing Your Business Numbers for Success

Here in Thailand, we are waking up in the tropical heat… which is a number you can feel. Many female business owners make the mistake of feeling their numbers. This episode is all about guiding you through how to shift from feels to knows when it comes to the scoreboard in your business. With a side of romance to keep it interesting. 
Sarah has left not just the building but the whole country and is coming to you from an island in Thailand. No, it didn’t magically happen. It’s a full circle moment back to where Jonny and I met that came out of the deliberate processes we use in our business and life. 
Location Freedom: Living the Dream
Seven years ago, Jonny and I decided we wanted more than just financial freedom—we wanted the ability to work from anywhere. After a lot of planning and a few detours (thanks, 2020), we’re finally doing it. We renovated our house, listed it on Airbnb, and now we’re in Thailand, embracing homeschooling, unschooling, and world schooling for Scarlett.
Business as Usual—But Better
Despite the move, our business keeps running smoothly. I’m still here for my clients, recording podcasts and planning in-person events when we’re back in New Zealand. Jonny’s managing the cruises with an onboard and onshore team handling the day-to-day, giving us the freedom we’ve always wanted.
Embracing Change and Overcoming Challenges
This journey hasn’t been easy. From Scarlett adjusting to a suitcase life to saying goodbye to my Gran, we’ve faced our fair share of challenges. These experiences reminded us that significant changes always come with obstacles, but they’re worth it.
 Key Learnings from Our Journey
Embrace the Obstacles: Challenges will always pop up. They test your commitment to your goals.
Exercise for Mental Health: My mental health is closely tied to physical activity. Even during chaos, find time to move. It’s crucial.
Create a Productive Environment: Your workspace matters. Make sure it’s set up to help you stay productive and separate work from personal life.
The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers
You can’t “feel” your numbers—they’re facts. Understanding them is essential for your business success.
Use a Framework: We recommend Profit First for its clear, structured approach. It helps you see exactly what’s going on with your money.
Know Your Costs: Understand direct costs (what each unit costs to make) and indirect costs (expenses you have regardless of sales). This clarity helps in setting the right prices and boosting profitability.
Review Regularly: Regularly check your numbers and make small adjustments. Incremental changes can significantly improve your bottom line.
 Action Steps:
Read Profit First: Get a copy of Mike Michalowicz’s book or Profit First for Tradies by Katie Criswell Marshall if you’re in New Zealand or Australia. It’s a must-read.
Ask Questions: Find a trusted advisor who can explain your numbers in plain English. No question is too dumb—understanding is key.
Romance Your Numbers: Make reviewing your numbers a habit. Create a comfortable environment, get your favourite coffee and treat, and dive into your financials regularly.
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Get the clarity and confidence you need to run your business. Tune in, follow, and join the movement that’s empowering women entrepreneurs everywhere. 💪✨Love+Moxie, Sarah

The Off Switch - Audio Book - Summary

Hey Moxie Movers! 🎧 In this episode, we're breaking down Chapter 14 of The Off Switch. This chapter is a game-changer, so listen up.
 
Episode Summary:
After seven years in business, I realized traditional business plans were useless for me. No one asked how my life fit into the plan. It took my five-year-old on Christmas Day to make me see this. I want you to act before someone you love has to push you.
 
Here's what Chapter 14 covers:
Vision First: Focus on what really matters to you. Ignore society, friends, and social media. What lights you up? Build your life around that. 🔥
Align Your Business: Make sure your business serves your life. Whether you want a small, flexible business or a big one with a team, it should fit your priorities. 🏆
The Power Hour: Use your weekly Power Hour to make clear decisions and stick to them. Let your calendar guide you. 🗓️
Set Boundaries: Communicate clear boundaries in work and life. People will respect the lines you draw once you make them known. 🚧
Minimize Interruptions: Turn off distractions. Digital notifications and real-world interruptions—create time blocks for focused work. 📵
Just Start: Don't wait for perfection. Get started, aim for progress, and adjust as needed. Close enough is good enough. 💪
 Accept Help: Embrace support. Lean into the discomfort of accepting help and watch great things happen. 🤝

The Off Switch - Audio Book - Case Studies

Welcome to Episode 44 of The Moxie Movement Podcast! Today, we're diving into Chapter 13 of "The Off Switch," where I share real-life case studies from my clients. This chapter is all about proof—seeing how real women, just like you, have transformed their businesses and lives by finding balance and alignment.
 
 Episode Highlights:
 
Theresa's Transformation: 🌟
Theresa loved being spontaneous but struggled to balance growth and sales. By aligning her business with her life priorities, she now enjoys clear planning, reduced stress, and a thriving business. Theresa's story shows how alignment brings success and clarity.
 
Nikki's Leap of Faith: 🌟
Nikki was stuck and hesitant to invest in her business. Once she did, she found that aligning her beliefs with her business goals unlocked her potential. Nikki's resilience and planning helped her thrive even during tough times.
 
Rebecca's Road to Clarity: 🌟
Rebecca was overwhelmed with procrastination. By implementing structured processes and planning, she gained clarity and took decisive action. Rebecca's commitment to doing the work transformed her time management and business success.
 
Brie's Confidence Boost: 🌟
Brie battled imposter syndrome and felt overwhelmed. Through coaching, she gained control over her schedule and business processes, leading to newfound confidence and growth. Brie's story is about creating a solid foundation for her business.
 
 Key Takeaways:
 
Alignment Between Life and Business: Aligning your business goals with your life priorities reduces stress and boosts productivity.
Importance of Planning: Structured planning helps you control your time and focus on high-priority tasks.
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Challenging and reworking internal beliefs unlocks new levels of success.
Investment in Growth: Investing in coaching and strategic planning pays off financially and emotionally.

The Off Switch - Audio Book - Top Tips

Welcome back to The Moxie Movement Podcast! Today, we're diving into Chapter 12 of The Off Switch. I'm sharing my top tips to help you balance your business and life without losing your sanity. Let’s get straight to it.
 
 Key Takeaways from Chapter 12:
 
Aim for 80%
Perfection is a myth. If you hit 80% of your planned tasks, you’re doing great. I used to aim for 100% and only hit 50%. Be realistic about what you can achieve. You’re not superwoman.
 
Be Honest with Your Time
Stop lying to yourself about how long things take. You can’t make a 30-minute school run in 15 minutes. Schedule the actual time you need, not the fantasy version.
 
Commit to 90 Days
Planning takes practice. Give it 90 days to figure out what works for you. Adjust your plan as you go. Maybe you need to plan two weeks at a time or a whole month. Find what fits your life and business.
 
Allocate Firefighting Time
Things will pop up. Set blocks of time for handling unexpected issues. My husband, a volunteer firefighter, does this. He sets aside time each week for potential call-outs. Do the same for your business fires.
 
Embrace Spontaneity
Being organized doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Use your plan to see where you can take a break. Pick the kids up early and go on an adventure. Make deliberate choices to prioritize family time.
 
 🌟 Special Message from Sarah
 
Hey, it’s Sarah! I’m glad you’re taking steps to blend your business and life. Learning is good, but using what you’ve learned is better.
 
👉 Ready to take action? Check the show notes and book a one-on-one session with me. Let’s get your business and life working the way you want.
 
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Stay Moxie, and let’s own our destiny together!

The Off Switch - Audio Book - The Power Hour

Mastering The Power Hour—a game‭•changing strategy that will transform how you manage your time and align your actions with your biggest goals.
 
In Chapter 11 of "The Off Switch," I explain the Power Hour, a dedicated hour each week where you realign with your vision and highest life priorities. This isn’t just another meeting; it’s a meeting with your future self—the one who’s achieving all your hopes and dreams.
 
Key Takeaways:
 
‭• Schedule Your Power Hour:
Treat this hour like a sacred meeting. It should never be cancelled or rescheduled.
Find the best time for you, whether Thursday morning, Friday afternoon, or late at night when the house is quiet.
 
‭• Set Up Your Power Hour Folder:
  Include your time story, highest life priorities, vision sheets, annual goals, and monthly goals.
  Keep a dedicated space or journal for all your planning.
 
‭• The Power Hour Process:
  Realign: Spend 15‭•20 minutes reading through your vision, goals, and priorities to refocus your mind.
  Evaluate: Use a weekly evaluation form to score your alignment with your highest priorities. Aim to improve each score by two points next week.
 Chunk: List out your tasks under each priority, including everything you need to do, want to do, or could do. Assign time frames to each task.
  ‭Challenge: Review and question if all activities align with your priorities. Delegate or eliminate where possible.
  Schedule: Transfer your plan into your calendar. Ensure it’s shareable with your team and family to avoid conflicts and ensure everyone is on the same page.
 
Action Steps:
 
Schedule Your Power Hour: Block out this time in your calendar now.
Create Your Power Hour Folder: Gather all necessary documents and tools.
Follow the Process: Implement the steps above during your Power Hour each week.

The Off Switch - Audio Book - Your Ideal Week

🎧 This episode is a must-listen for every business-savvy mom and entrepreneur ready to take back control of her week and align it with her vision for life and business.
We are focusing on creating Your Ideal Week. It's time to turn chaos into clarity and move from merely surviving to thriving.💪
 
Key Takeaways:
 
- Assess Your Current Week: 
  Before creating your ideal week, you need to understand how you're currently spending your time. Grab a weekly planner and map out every detail of your last seven days. Trust me, seeing it on paper can be a real eye-opener! 📅✍️
 
- Design Your Ideal Week: 
  Now, envision your perfect week, one that reflects your highest life priorities and brings you closer to your vision. Use the same planner to craft this ideal schedule, making sure to include specific actions that align with your goals.
 
- Spot the Differences: 
  Compare your current week with your ideal week. What needs to change? Identify the gaps and start taking action to remove or adjust tasks that don't serve your vision. This is where real transformation begins! 🌟
 
- Power Hour: 
  The process I swear by: The Power Hour. This sacred, uninterrupted hour each week allows you to reconnect with your vision, prioritise your tasks, and make mindful decisions about your time. It's the single most powerful change I've made in my business and life, and it's a non-negotiable for my clients. ⏰✨
 
Action Steps:
 
Plan Your Week: Use the steps from this episode to draft your current and ideal weeks.
Implement the Power Hour: Start dedicating one hour each week to realign with your goals and priorities.
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The Off Switch - Audiobook - Plan 365

Visually seeing the year would ensure everything fits. Here at The Moxie Movement we call that Plan 365. It’s Chapter 9 of my audio book, The Off Switch. We’re going to get serious about planning the next 365 days of your life and business so that you can achieve your goals without getting overwhelmed. 
 
Episode Highlights:
 
The Power of Annual Planning: Learn why planning for the next year is crucial for achieving your milestones and staying on track with your highest life priorities.
 
Breaking Down Your Vision: Discover how to break down your 10-year vision into manageable yearly chunks to make progress feel less daunting.
 
Step-by-Step Guide: Follow a step-by-step process to fill in your annual planner, starting with non-negotiable dates like school holidays, public holidays, important events, and already booked trips.
 
Prioritize Yourself: Challenge yourself to put your own priorities on the planner first, even if it feels uncomfortable. This is key to taking control of your life and business.
 
Color-Coded Planning: Learn how using color codes can help you quickly visualize where you stand with your goals and priorities.
 
Flexibility tools: post-it notes are my go-to tool for the flexibility to adjust your plans without losing sight of your milestones. (Make sure to get the uber sticky ones.)
 
Aligning Calendars: Check in with the important people in your life to ensure your plans align and avoid scheduling clashes.
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Annual planning helps break down your big goals into manageable tasks and keeps you focused on what truly matters.
To make your planning process visual and flexible, use a big wall planner, colored pens, highlighters, and post-it notes.
Prioritise your goals and milestones to ensure you're taking care of yourself while pursuing your business objectives.
Check in regularly and adjust your plans as needed, making your planner a living document that evolves with your life.
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Stay Moxie, my friends!
 
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The Off Switch - Audiobook - Decide

Welcome back to The Moxie Movement Podcast. Today, we’re discussing Chapter 8 of my audio book, The Off Switch, "Decide." Too many choices can overwhelm us. This episode is about cutting through that chaos and making decisions that align with our goals and values. 
 
Episode Highlights:
 
The Truth About Not Deciding: Think you're postponing a decision? Spoiler: you're not. Not deciding is a decision with its own consequences.
 
The Evolution of Choices: Once upon a time, choices were limited. Today, they're endless. Learn how this impacts your daily life.
 
Beating Overwhelm: Simple hacks to reduce decision fatigue, like setting routines and limiting choices.
 
The Power of "No": Saying "no" can be your secret weapon for staying on track.
 
Making Big Decisions: A straightforward guide to handling big choices without getting stuck.
 
Non-Fatal vs. Fatal Decisions: Know the difference so you can move forward with confidence.
 
Key Takeaways:
 
- Decision fatigue is real. Minimise choices and stick to routines to beat it.
- Use a clear framework to ensure your decisions align with your vision and priorities.
- Always have more than two options to avoid feeling trapped.
- Regularly check in on your decisions to keep improving your life and business.
 
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Stay Moxie, my friends!
 
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