Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I share what failing in advance looks like, why we do it, and how it quietly sabotages growth. You’ll learn how to spot the pattern, challenge the false certainty that keeps you stuck, and take the next step even when you don’t feel ready. If you’re tired of overthinking, second-guessing, or waiting for the perfect time, this one’s for you. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR ...
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Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I share what failing in advance looks like, why we do it, and how it quietly sabotages growth. You’ll learn how to spot the pattern, challenge the false certainty that keeps you stuck, and take the next step even when you don’t feel ready. If you’re tired of overthinking, second-guessing, or waiting for the perfect time, this one’s for you. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR ...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I share what failing in advance looks like, why we do it, and how it quietly sabotages growth. You’ll learn how to spot the pattern, challenge the false certainty that keeps you stuck, and take the next step even when you don’t feel ready. If you’re tired of overthinking, second-guessing, or waiting for the perfect time, this one’s for you. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR ...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If you’ve ever felt like your weekly plans collapse under client emergencies, procrastination, or overwhelm, this episode is for you. I break down the ALIVE Method, the exact weekly planning routine that helps me run two businesses, homeschool two kids, and still only work 4 days a week. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamal...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Learn the simplest way to stop living invoice to invoice and getting out of the 30 day panic cycle so many business owners find themselves stuck in so you can feel some peace around managing the cash flow in your business and also free up headspace to think about the future and not just about surviving this month. Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 193 - This Mistake Will Make You Hate Your Business Book a consultatio...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Enjoy this Most Valued Podcast episode on why your business needs a vacation from YOU. This episode 2 of a 5 part series. You can listen to the rest of the episodes in this series here: 1/5: ✈️ Take A Vacation Your Laptop Isn't Invited To2/5: Why Your Business Needs A Vacation3/5: The 5 Simple Systems You Need To Step Away With Confidence4/5: How to Hire the Right People as You Grow5/5:The One Thing You Must Do if You Want Your B...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Most business owners think client work is the most valuable part of their business. But the truth? Design time - the hours you spend improving systems, empowering your team, and setting the future direction - is what makes client delivery easier, faster, and less stressful. In this episode, you’ll learn what design time is, why it feels unproductive, and how to start making space for it - even if your schedule is already maxed out...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! You can say all the “right” things in your marketing…but if your thoughts underneath are negative - like “clients always pay late” or “I’m not good enough”-that’s what your audience actually hears. In this episode, I’m breaking down how your hidden thoughts shape your marketing, attract the wrong clients, and push away the right ones. I’ll share a powerful exercise that shows you exactly what you’ve really been selling without even rea...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Most South African small businesses don’t fail because of one big mistake...they fail because of small, repeated money habits that quietly drain cash, kill creativity, and keep owners stuck in survival mode. In this episode, I’m sharing five money habits that sabotage small business owners and what to do instead so you can build a profitable, sustainable business - without the money worries. Book a consultation here, and let's start...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If you’ve ever changed your policies, pricing, or offers because of one difficult client—this episode is a must-listen. I’m sharing how to shift out of reaction mode and start building for the clients you actually want more of. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect Wi...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Today we're revisiting a most valued podcast - the quickest ways to free up cash in your business (and personal life). Join me on this episode and learn how to recapture money inside your small business. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On Social Medi...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If you're constantly working but still feel behind, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we're unpacking the real reason time feels so scarce, and it's not what you think. You'll hear why the usual fixes (like waking up earlier or getting a new planner) aren’t working, and what needs to shift instead if you want more space, clarity, and control over your week. This is the mindset shift my clients make before they reclaim hour...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Feeling like you're not doing enough, achieving enough, or just not enough? This episode unpacks the thought loop that keeps you stuck in overworking and second-guessing — and shows you how to shift it. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On Social Media...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! You're stuck...not because they aren’t working hard, but because they’re solving the wrong problem. In this episode, we explore why clarity on the real issue is the fastest way to create momentum, and how chasing surface-level fixes keeps you spinning. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like nothing is really working... this one’s for you. Limited time offer: Purchase your Momentim M.A.P Session Here Apply to work with m...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If taking time off of your business feels impossible, this episode is for you. I am sharing how to prepare for unplugged vacations so you can leave the laptop and worries at home. Download The Unplugged Vacations Checklist HERE Apply to work with me here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect W...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! This episode for every business owner who finally frees up time — only to immediately fill it with more work. You finish your to-do list early. You could rest. But instead, you say, “Let me just get a head start on tomorrow.” Sound familiar? In this episode, I break down what’s really happening when you can’t stop working — even when the work is done. We’ll look at the neuroscience behind overworking, the habit loop that keeps you stu...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I’m talking about a pattern I see all the time - not just in my clients, but in myself too. It’s that moment when something in your business isn’t working, maybe a client didn’t sign, revenue is down, or something feels off, and your brain goes straight to: “I don’t know what to do.” It feels like the truth… but it’s not. I unpack why this thought shuts down your problem-solving abilities, how it shows up in your behav...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I sit down with Basson Piek - business rescue practitioner and COO of Rauch Gertenbach Attorneys - to talk about business rescue. We talk honestly about what it really means when a business is in distress, how to know if you’re heading in that direction, and what options are available before it’s too late. Basson shares his journey into this work, the most common reasons businesses land in trouble, and what the busines...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! There are three patterns that create cash flow chaos in a business. Learn what they are, why you get stuck in them, and what you can do to build healthy money habits in your business. Register for the 15 Minute CEO Money Routine Workshop Apply to work with me here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) ...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode we are breaking down the 6 steps to simplify your business so that it runs more efficiently and generates more profit. You will learn: what stage of business you're inthe six steps to a business that is simple, efficient, and easy to troubleshootthe results of getting the right support as you grow and scale your businessApply to work with me here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music C...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! How often do you revise, tweak, update, or attempt to make something better (even get it perfect) before you put it out in the world? Tune in to this episode to learn what the biggest time waster is in your business and how to make sure that you don’t continue making this mistake. Let’s connect on Instagram Apply to work with me here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motiv...
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Do you believe that if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life? It’s time to put this lie to bed. Apply to work with me here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On Social Media Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I share what failing in advance looks like, why we do it, and how it quietly sabotages growth. You’ll learn how to spot the pattern, challenge the false certainty that keeps you stuck, and take the next step even when you don’t feel ready. If you’re tired of overthinking, second-guessing, or waiting for the perfect time, this one’s for you. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR ...
