Clear expectations create clarity and cohesion in your VA team. In this episode, I’ll share why they matter, how to set them effectively, and the tools you can use to lead your team to success.

Whether you’re starting out with your first associate or leading a small team, setting clear expectations is vital for building trust, reducing stress, and achieving success. In this episode, I’ll explain why clarity matters, how to set specific, measurable, and aligned expectations, and how to maintain them over time.

We’ll also explore the tools that can make this process easier, from project management platforms to SOPs and onboarding resources. Drawing from my own experiences -mistakes and all - I’ll highlight common pitfalls to avoid, and the practical steps that will help your team thrive.

Key Takeaways:

• • Clear expectations reduce stress, create alignment, and empower your team to succeed
• • Specificity and measurable outcomes are key - be clear about roles, deadlines, and deliverables
• • Regular check-ins and flexible adjustments keep expectations relevant and your team on track.

• Take some time this week to review your team’s current roles and projects. Ask yourself if your expectations are clear, specific, and realistic. If not, use the tools and strategies from this episode to communicate and clarify for better results.

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Ready to kick off the new year with clarity and purpose? In this episode, I’ll guide you through two reflective exercises to help you reset, refocus, and plan for a balanced and successful 2025.

Happy New Year! In this episode, I’m sharing two practical exercises I use to reflect, evaluate, and set clear priorities for the year ahead. We’ll start with the Life Wheel Exercise to assess key areas of your life, identify what’s thriving and what needs more attention. Finally, we’ll explore the Be, Do, Have framework to clarify what you want to experience, achieve, and create this year.

These tools will help you check in with where you are right now, figure out what truly matters, and make intentional changes so you can thrive in both life and business.

Key Takeaways:

• • Use the Life Wheel Exercise to evaluate key areas of your life and identify where to focus your energy and to pinpoint what’s working well and what needs improvement.
• • The Be, Do, Have framework guides you in visualising who you want to become and what you want to achieve.

• Set aside some time this week to complete the Life Wheel, and Be, Do, Have exercises. Use these tools to reflect, prioritise, and take intentional steps toward achieving your goals for 2025.

What’s going to be different for you in 2025? It’s time to reflect on your goals, shift your mindset, and start taking small steps toward your next level of growth.

In this reflective Boxing Day episode, I share how the quieter holiday period is the perfect opportunity to pause, recharge, and set yourself up for success in the new year. I’ll walk you through why achieving new outcomes starts with becoming a new version of yourself, the importance of building a growth mindset, and how to overcome the inner roadblocks that hold you back.

From recognising where you procrastinate to reframing failure as learning, I offer practical advice on how to change your approach, embrace challenges, and take responsibility for your growth. If you’re ready to step into the CEO role, make 2025 your year of transformation and up your game.

Key Takeaways:

• • To achieve different results, you need to approach things in a new way.
• • A growth mindset means embracing challenges, setbacks, and effort as opportunities to learn and grow.
• • Surround yourself with inspiring people and proactively cultivate habits that support your success.

• Take time over the holidays to reflect on the past year and set goals for 2025. Ask yourself: What do you need to change to step into your next level of growth? Start with small, consistent improvements and take charge of your mindset.

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