333: How to Beat Burnout and Have Sustainable Success in 2026 with Melinda Cohan
Burnout does NOT just come from doing too much… it comes from doing business in a way that isn't aligned with who you ARE. In this week's HerBusiness Podcast, I sat down with Melinda Cohan, author of Sustainable Success: Thriving in Business and Performing at High Levels Without Burnout. Melinda is revealing how so many business owners are unintentionally running on performance mode – pushing, proving, forcing – when what we truly want is to thrive with more flow, ease, and sustainability. We dive into how you can break free from depletion and step into a new model of success that supports your wellbeing AND your results. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The deceptive difference between performing and thriving (and why they look so similar from the outside!) The subtle ways women give away their power… and how it makes us fade into the background of our own lives. How to use your natural intuition and your body's signals as guides for decision-making in business. The four levels of consciousness and how shifting from a "by me" attitude into a "through me" attitude changes so much (and why MOST women are constantly in "by me" mode!) The six essential categories of self-care (beyond just the physical and emotional) that reduce stress and keep you in that flow state. Practical ways to create more BEING, rather than more DOING, in your day… even if it's just a few minutes a day. And so, so much more! Mentioned in This Episode: The HerBusiness Network Get your copy of Sustainable Success by Melinda Cohan Get your FREE Sustainable Success Companion Guide
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332: The Real Reason Your Business Isn't Growing (and How Delegation and Automation Can Fix It)
I have seen so many businesses with incredible potential fizzle out because the business owners are making this one mistake… Doing it all themselves. Staying stuck in the day-to-day. Letting admin eat up their time. Becoming the bottleneck that holds their business back. So on this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we're talking about the real reason your business isn't growing — and why delegation and automation are essential to getting unstuck. Here's What You'll Learn in the Episode: The red flags that show up when you're trapped in a cycle of "busy work" (and why "just getting through the week" is a major warning sign!) The real reason staying busy feels so safe… but is secretly keeping you from visibility, opportunities, and freedom. Four questions that you need to ask yourself in order to decide if a task should take up your energy. How to realistically put together systems for delegation and automation — and which tasks deserve less of your attention. Incredible stories of women business owners who created SIMPLE systems that let them reclaim hours in their week. How to step into your true role as CEO of the business, and finally create more space for inspiration, creativity, and GROWTH. And so, so much more… Mentioned in This Episode: The HerBusiness Network
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331: Too Sensitive to Succeed in Business? Why Sensitivity Is Actually Your Superpower with Erica Webb
So many women business owners believe that their sensitivity and emotions hold them back in business. That our empathy and passion must be muted in order to succeed. In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast I sat down with counsellor and founder of the Self-Kind Hub, Erica Webb, to talk about being a highly sensitive entrepreneur — and why it's actually a superpower for your business success. Being a highly sensitive person (or HSP) means you might feel rejection heavier, feedback sticks longer, and being visible online can leave you drained. You pick up on others emotions and feel tuned-in on other's experiences. But what if that sensitivity is actually the opposite of a weakness? What if it's actually one of the greatest advantages you can have as a business owner? Here's What You'll Learn in the Episode: Discover how Highly Sensitive People think and act – and if you might actually be a highly sensitive entrepreneur. How to handle rejection, self-promotion, and visibility without letting them crush your confidence. Why your tendency to "feel everything" could make you the best person to deeply understand your clients. The exact ways sensitivity can hurt your business if ignored… and how to flip it into one of your greatest strengths. Practical boundaries and daily rituals Erica uses to stay centred and focused (that you can borrow today!) Why embracing your sensitivity leads to more authentic leadership, stronger client connections, and sustainable growth. Mentioned in This Episode: The HerBusiness Network The Self-Kind Hub
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330: Why "White Space" is the Secret to Getting Unstuck in Business
Ever notice how a bit of white space makes everything feel clearer? Designers use it to make things pop. Our brains love it. Yet, as women business owners, we often overlook the importance of white space in our businesses and our lives. So in this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, we're talking about why white space is not a luxury — but a complete necessity if you want to grow a business that feels aligned and fulfilling. Here's What You'll Discover in This Episode: How white space fuels your creativity, innovation, and clarity in business Discover the massive breakthroughs I personally had when I decided to take just one weekend of white space (and how it made me $2 million!) The devastating cost of staying stuck in constant movement and succumbing to hustle culture Why creating space to think can help you refine your strategy, reconnect to your "why", and reignite your passion The systems you need (from planning to delegation to boundaries) to actually create and protect that white space When your calendar is filled to the brim and your brain feels scattered, you get stuck in "go mode". You leave no time for creativity, for growth, for vision. White space is what allows you to reconnect with those goals and actually see the steps that will get you there. Mentioned in This Episode: The HerBusiness Network Episode 319 – Create a Team That Loves Your Business Like It's Their Own with Kristy Smith Episode 323 – Want More Sales? Do These 3 Things Every Month – with Susan Bradley Episode 307 – Easy Time-Saving Business Automation Tips with Mandy Brasser
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329: Stop Being the Bottleneck — How Systems Create a Calm, Organised Business with Justeen Kirk
Every business owner starts their journey thinking they will find FREEDOM — more time, more flexibility, easier hours. But then, a decade later… every detail still runs through you, everything lives in your head, your team can't operate without you, and YOU become the bottleneck of your progress. In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, I'm joined by Justeen Kirk of ISO Matters, a systems expert who has helped dozens of small business owners create the structure and clarity they need to run organised businesses. Here's What You'll Discover in the Episode: How to recognise the clear signs you've become the bottleneck in your business. The very first system you should take a look at and patch up, before anything else. How Justeen's Freedom Ladder shows you where you are NOW… and how to climb towards becoming a Visionary CEO. Reveal what is keeping you stuck through the concept of the Critical Ten processes. Why your perfectionism is HURTING your ability to systemise (and how to start systemising anyway). The ripple effects your systems have on confidence, leadership, creativity, and even staff retention. How ISO principles can be applied to any small business – without needing certification. And so, so much more… Justeen believes that structures should feel like a support system… not something to add more stress. She has worked with dozens of Australian businesses to move from scattered to supported, because systems are the foundation for freedom and growth. Mentioned in This Episode: The HerBusiness Network Check out the Self-Sustaining Business Blueprint program
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