Vision To Grow
Welcome to Vision To Grow, the podcast for vision-driven entrepreneurs who are brilliant at what they do—but buried under the weight of backend chaos. I’m your host, a systems-obsessed, straight-talking Integrator who lives for turning big ideas into clean, streamlined execution. 🎯 With a background in corporate operations, recruitment, and consulting, I bring over 15 years of experience building high-performing teams and scalable systems. My mission? To help you ditch the firefighting and finally step fully into your CEO role. 👏 Each episode dives into the real-world strategies behind sustainable business growth—no fluff, no theory overload. Whether it's building out team operations, systemizing client delivery, or finally getting out of your own inbox, I bring you practical, done-for-you insights that simplify your business and your life. I blend strategic thinking with gritty, in-the-trenches implementation—because knowing what to do isn’t enough if you’re still doing it all yourself. I work behind the scenes with visionary business owners to create clarity, flow, and breathing room in their days. 👥 I’m a Northern English mum of two, now living in Australia, and I know what it’s like to juggle family, business, and the occasional spreadsheet for a family holiday. From navigating after-school chaos to managing multi-million-dollar operations, I’ve seen it all, and I’m here to help you cut through the noise and scale smart. If you’re ready to grow your business without burning out, you’re in the right place. Got a question or want to connect? Send me a DM on Instagram—I love a voice drop! ❤️
Episodes
This episodes a little different, it’s a reflection episode.
As we wrap 2025, I’m walking you through a simple but powerful exercise to help you get clear on what you actually need in 2026.
Not just in your business, but in your life. I share what’s shifting for me, from needing more home support to making space for more ease. And I’ll ask you the same: What do you want to start doing? What do you need to stop carryin...
This is a raw, unfiltered episode I recorded on day one of my period, overstimulated, overthinking, and juggling the end-of-year load.
I talk honestly about the polarity between masculine and feminine energy in business, how I’m navigating December as a single mum and CEO, and what I’m shifting so I don’t burn out.
End-of-year overwhelm
Masculine vs feminine energy in business
How I’m adjusting offers + client load
Why w...
There comes a moment in business where the strategy is clear, the systems are working… but you feel out of alignment. Not broken. Just outgrown.
This episode is for every woman who has realised her business is scaling faster than her identity, and she’s now in the uncomfortable, necessary season of becoming the woman her next level requires.
I’m sharing the raw truth about personal evolution, the par...
🎬 Three-Act Journey — Why You’ll Want to Listen
Act 1: The Vision — Becoming Who You Said You’d Be
Learn how one simple word on a whiteboard, Speak, completely shifted Chrissy’s direction for 2025.
Discover the mindset process that helped her reconnect with her “future self” — the one who leads, teaches, and shares without burning out. Hear how journaling, vision boarding, and intentional systems can open s...
If you have ever read a post in a Facebook business post that says. “Looking for a magical unicorn VA who can do it all: strategy, socials, systems, tech, vibes.”
Every founder has written one (or at least thought it). But here’s the truth: that one magical VA or OBM you’re dreaming of? They’re not the answer.
In this episode, I’m unpacking why the “do-it-all” hire so many founders chase is actually setting both sides...
Let’s talk about hustle… Not the toxic kind, the intentional kind.
This episode is for every service-based founder in a build season, the season where the pace is fast, the stakes are high, and your energy is the fuel that’s carrying it all.
I want to reframe what hustle really means when it’s done with structure, strategy, and support. Because when you learn to channel hustle energy instead of letting it burn you ou...
This one hit me hard, because it’s exactly why I do what I do.
Today I’m joined by Alisha Wood, founder of Mentoring Young Minds, a tutoring and mentoring business that’s changing how education supports both academics and wellbeing. When Alisha came to me earlier this year, she was running a thriving business, 18 tutors, dozens of kids, endless demand for her tutoring services, while still teaching three days a week a...
What happens when your business can’t breathe without you? In this Halloween-inspired episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the scary side of entrepreneurship - from chaotic inboxes and creeping to-do lists to the haunting reality of being the only one who knows how to keep things running.
I’m sharing my own experiences with burnout and control, and how building better systems helped me reclaim my freedom - and my s...
What happens when life feels like it’s pulling you apart, but your vision keeps calling you forward? In this episode, I’m opening up about what it really looks like to build a business while navigating personal storms - from solo parenting and legal challenges to turning 40 and finding my footing again.
This season of life has pushed me to rethink everything: what success means, how I show up, and how to create a busin...
Today let's get real about the turning point that reshaped both my business and my mindset. What started as a project-based model quickly revealed its limits - burnout, instability, and too much weight on one set of shoulders.
Through the lens of my own journey as a single mom and founder, I'm sharing how I transformed Grow Advantage into a retainer-first operations agency built for sustainability, not surviv...
Ever feel like you should be improving your systems, scaling your team, and streamlining your ops - but you’re already running on fumes? You’re not alone.
In today's episode I open up about the struggle to even get this conversation recorded (because, of course, life and business don’t always cooperate) before diving into what it really means to pursue continuous improvement as a service-based founder.
From being t...
Ever feel like you’re pushing against your own energy just to get through the day? What if the real key to growing your business wasn’t about hustling harder - but about syncing your work with your body’s natural rhythms?
Today let's unpack the power of “energetics” for female entrepreneurs and why your schedule, leadership style, and even your business roles should be designed with your body in mind - not against...
Balancing business growth with personal life can feel like a constant tug-of-war - especially when your leadership style doesn’t always line up with the demands of being a CEO.
Let's get real about the challenges (and breakthroughs) of leading in a way that feels true to you - without losing your weekends, your mind, or your momentum. From my recent leadership workshop in Perth to the lessons I’ve learned inside G...
Big ideas are the heartbeat of visionary entrepreneurs but without the right support, those same ideas can spiral into chaos.
In this episode of Vision to Grow, I’m breaking down the difference between visionaries and integrators, and why recognizing your role in business might just be the key to scaling without burning out. Drawing from Gino Wickman’s Rocket Fuel and my own experiences, I’ll share how visionaries like...
Many women are told they just need to “find balance” between their business and personal lives - but what if the constant juggle isn’t balance at all, but burnout dressed up to look acceptable?
In this episode, I’m getting real about the hidden toll women, especially mothers and business owners, carry when trying to do it all. From the mental load of running a household to the guilt of missing out on business opportuni...
Most business owners dream of taking a real holiday — but when the school calendar collides with client work, deadlines, and family demands, it can feel impossible to step away.
In this episode, I’m sharing the exact process I use as a single mom of two to plan holidays that actually feel like a break while keeping my business running smoothly. With only 57% of small business owners taking a vacation last year, it’s cl...
Many small business owners assume their struggles with team management mean they aren’t cut out for leadership. But what if the problem isn’t you - it’s the lack of structure around you?
In this episode, let's unpack the hidden chaos that comes when your business grows without the right systems in place. I share my own journey of learning to lead (and the missteps along the way) and explain why leadership feels ha...
Many business owners dream of the day their company runs smoothly without them being involved in every decision - but too often, that day never seems to come.
In this episode, I’m unpacking the four biggest reasons why your business still needs you when it really shouldn’t. From unclear roles to missing systems, these hidden traps keep founders stuck in “babysitter mode,” no matter how many team members they hire.
If yo...
A quick note before we dive in: Due to a technical issue during recording, you may notice some audio distortion and clipping throughout this episode. We appreciate your patience - the content is still packed with valuable insights, and we didn’t want you to miss it.
Also, this episode deals with some heavy subject matter so if you or anyone else you know is struggling, reach out to Beyond Blue for support: www.beyondbl...
Today I wanted to share a deeply personal chapter of my journey - one marked by powerful change, hard-earned clarity, and a complete reevaluation of what leadership looks like after a major life shift.
From navigating a recent ADHD diagnosis to walking through divorce and choosing a new professional identity, I open up about what it means to evolve - and how your business must evolve with you.
If you're a business ...
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