Ep 89 - Part 3 - 'Your Best Year Yet' Live recording from my 2026 business planning event

Episode Show Notes

In Part 2 of the Your Best Year Yet series, you mapped out your income goal and built a strategic, numbers-backed plan to get there. Now, in this final instalment, we’re looking at the one piece of the puzzle that can quietly sabotage even the most detailed business strategy.

Mindset.

Because - the real reason most health professionals don’t launch that new offer, raise their prices, or show up consistently? It’s not lack of skill or knowledge.

It’s resistance.
Doubt.
Fear.
And those subtle, limiting thoughts that whisper…
“I’m not ready. Not yet.”

Today, we’re going to bring those thoughts into the light - and show you how to move past them.

Step 1: Stretch Your Income Goal

Let’s revisit the revenue goal you set in Part 2.

Now double it.

Yes - double.

If your original goal was £60,000, stretch it to £120,000.
Not because you have to make that much.
But because this exercise helps you think in an entirely new way.

Sit with that bigger number for a moment.
What emotions come up? Excitement? Panic? Self-doubt?

There’s no right answer here - but noticing your reaction gives you powerful insight.

A stretch goal rarely means doubling your workload. In fact, it usually means working smarter, not harder.

It invites better questions, like:

• What would I need to do differently to achieve this?
• Where do I need more visibility, support, or systems?
• What needs to shift in my offers or how I sell them?
• How would I show up if this number was non-negotiable?

Even if you never hit the stretch goal, chances are you’ll get closer to it than you ever would have with your original one - just because you allowed yourself to think bigger.

Step 2: Spot the Resistance

If your stomach dropped a little when you wrote down your stretch number - know mine did too the first time I did this exercise.

Resistance shows up for all of us. The key is to notice what it sounds like in your mind.

Thoughts like:

“I don’t have a big enough audience.”
“People won’t pay those prices.”
“I’m not confident enough to show up like that.”
“I’d lose my freedom if I earned that much.”
“I’m not the kind of person who grows a big business.”

These are limiting beliefs. They’re not facts - but if you let them run the show, they will become your reality.

That’s why mindset work is business work.

Because if you subconsciously believe success isn’t safe or available to you… your actions will reflect that belief.

Step 3: Reframe the Story

Here’s the good news: beliefs are changeable.

Let’s take a common one:

“People can’t afford my prices.”

Try reframing it:

“There are people actively looking for support like mine. When I clearly show the value and results of my offer, investing in it makes sense.”

Or this one:

“I’m not confident enough to do live video.”

Flip it to:

“The people who need my help aren’t judging me - they’re grateful I’m showing up and making things easier to understand.”

You don’t need to fake confidence. You just need to notice the old story - and choose a better one.

Step 4: What If You Don’t Want to Grow?

Now, maybe you’re thinking:

“I don’t want a bigger business.”
“I like my life the way it is.”
“Growth feels overwhelming.”

That might be 100% true - and if it is, honour that.

But it’s also worth asking:

“Do I truly not want more… or am I avoiding growth because it feels scary?”

There’s a big difference between consciously choosing simplicity - and unconsciously shrinking your vision because success feels uncomfortable.

So ask yourself gently:

• Am I choosing ease - or avoiding expansion?
• Am I content - or staying small to feel safe?
• If I could grow without working harder or more hours, would I want to?

Because you can want both - a thriving business and a peaceful life.

And you don’t have to choose between growth and freedom.

You’ve Already Done the Hard Part

Over the last three sessions, you’ve done what most business owners skip.

Part 1, you reflected with the Traffic Light Dashboard - and saw exactly what’s working and what’s not.

Part 2, you built a revenue plan backed by real numbers - with clear offers, conversion strategies and traffic goals.

And now, you looked your resistance in the eye - and chose to stretch your thinking anyway.

You’ve paused the day-to-day.
You’ve stepped into CEO mode.
You’ve built the backbone of your best year yet.

Now… it’s time to implement.

What Happens Next?

If you’re walking away from this series with a clear plan - amazing.

If you’re feeling a bit wobbly, unsure how to move from plan to action - I can help you.

This is where ongoing support shines. Because knowing what to do is one thing. But focus, accountability and momentum? That’s what gets you results.

If you know you want expert guidance and a community of colleagues all working towards their business goals in 2026, let me tell you about…

Accelerate - The Business Coaching Programme for Dietitians & Health Professionals

Whether you’re still figuring out your offers or ready to scale sustainably, Accelerate is where we help you implement - consistently and without overwhelm.

Silver Tier

Perfect for you if you want expert guidance at your own pace.

You’ll get:

• The full core business curriculum
• Access to our private coaching community
• 24/7 support from Sarah AI, your virtual business coach
• January Bonus: 1:1 strategy session + full business audit

Ideal if you’re self-motivated and ready to focus.

Gold Tier

For the business owner who wants to grow faster - with weekly live coaching and hands-on support.

You’ll get:

• Everything in Silver
• Two live group coaching calls with me every week
• Guaranteed time with me every week
• January Bonus: Private 1:1 strategy session + business audit

Gold is for you if you’re ready to go all-in - but don’t want to do it alone.

Platinum Tier

Is our next level up with quarterly 1:1 sessions and my review of your work. It is currently full - but DM me if you’d like to be added to the waitlist for when it reopens.

Want to Talk It Through?

If you’re curious about Accelerate but not sure which level of support you need - I’d love to have a no-pressure chat.

Just DM me on Instagram and I’ll help you decide what’s right for where you are now.

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