283: The System That Helped My Clients Stop Overworking & Get Their Life Back
Release Date: 02/20/2025
296: When Your Productivity System Stops Working (Here's What to Do Instead)
Busy to Boss Podcast
When your planning system stops working, it's not because you're broken - it's because you've grown. In this episode, I'm sharing why productive systems fail, the concept of "soft structure," and how I rebuilt my rhythm when everything felt too rigid. Plus, I'm introducing The Profitable Hour - the framework that saved my sanity and business when traditional productivity advice stopped working. If you're successful but exhausted, or feeling resistance to systems that used to work, this episode is for you. LINKS: 📥 Get The Profitable Hour framework: 🔍 Ready for deeper support?...
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295: When Your Business Holds You Hostage: Breaking Free from the Capacity Gap
Busy to Boss Podcast
Tired of colour-coded plans that fall apart by Wednesday? You're not behind - you're building on a system that was never designed to hold you. In this episode, systems strategist Holly Bray reveals why your perfect Sunday night plans only work when you're at 100%, and how to shift from planning harder to building smarter. Discover the "Capacity Gap" that's keeping high-achieving business owners in survival mode, learn the 3-step system reset that stops you from carrying everything in your head, and find out how to design a business that breathes with your real life - not your ideal week. If...
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294: You Don’t Need Another Plan - You Need a System That Holds You
Busy to Boss Podcast
In this powerful episode of the Busy to Boss podcast, Holly Bray gets honest about the quiet burnout behind the scenes of “successful” businesses, and the myth that ease and strategy can’t coexist. She breaks down the five hidden tensions keeping high-capacity creatives stuck in cycles of hustle, guilt, and fragmentation, and introduces a new rhythm rooted in clarity, capacity, and systems that actually support your life. Whether you’re scaling fast or spiralling quietly, this is your permission to stop building for your highest-energy self and start structuring your business for who...
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293: From Survival Mode to Systems Strategist: The Truth Behind My OBM Pivot
Busy to Boss Podcast
What happens when your business can’t run without you - and your life demands you step back? In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind my shift from overwhelmed coach to OBM and systems strategist. It’s raw, grounded, and honest - the exact moment I knew I couldn’t keep building a business that only worked when I was at 100%. You’ll hear how I went from willpower to rhythm, from burnout to breathing room, and why building a business that holds you isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. If you’re ready to create more spaciousness, clarity, and sustainable growth - not by...
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292: The Messy Middle: 4 Months Off, 4 Months On & What I’m Learning About Sustainable Growth
Busy to Boss Podcast
In this special heart-to-heart episode of Busy to Boss, I’m sharing the story behind the season that changed everything. After stepping away from my business for four months, I returned with more clarity than I expected, and more questions, too. This is a real-time glimpse into what it looks like to rebuild your business after having to take a step back, slow down to speed up, and start anchoring sustainable growth from the inside out. We’ll talk about the messy middle that so many entrepreneurs find themselves in - that space between “I can’t do it like this anymore” and “I’m...
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291: You Built the Business. Now Let’s Build the System to Hold It.
Busy to Boss Podcast
You’ve built a successful business, but if it still runs entirely on your energy, it’s not sustainable. In this episode, Holly shares the real reason you’re exhausted (hint: it’s not just your to-do list) and walks you through what it really looks like to build systems that support you, so you can finally lead without burning out. Ready to feel held while you lead? Apply for a 1:1 mentorship spot inside The CEO Studio here: https://mbcsgfz9phy.typeform.com/to/Z2whZV4x
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290: Consistent, Strategic, Stress-Free Content? It’s Possible.
Busy to Boss Podcast
Does it feel like content is taking over your entire week - and still not doing what it’s supposed to? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest hidden time drains in business: marketing without a system. We’re talking second-guessing every post, spiraling into overthinking, and constantly feeling behind. If content planning feels chaotic, stressful, or like it never sticks - this one’s for you. Inside, I’ll share: Why content isn’t the problem (but your system might be) The mindset shift that changes everything 3 essential pieces of a content system...
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289: Q2 Starts Here: Reset, Refocus, and Rebuild with a Business That Supports You
Busy to Boss Podcast
Feeling behind on your 2025 goals? You're not alone. In this episode of Busy to Boss, we’re leaving the pressure of Q1 behind and building a rhythm that actually works - for your life, your energy, and your business. You’ll learn: The real reason Q1 might have felt messy (and why that’s okay) How to reset without starting from scratch My exact 3-step framework to reflect, refocus, and realign for Q2 The #1 question I ask every client before we build their quarterly plan Whether you’re craving structure, simplicity, or just a clear direction, this episode will help you reset...
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288: The 3-Month Plan That Will Change Everything About How You Run Your Business
Busy to Boss Podcast
Feeling overwhelmed by your business? Like you’re constantly putting out fires, juggling too much, and still wondering, “Why doesn’t this feel easier?” In this powerful episode of the Busy to Boss Podcast, I’m showing you how to reset the way you run your business, without the hustle. You’ll learn how to build a sustainable, simple, and supportive business operating system in just 3 months - the same system I teach inside The Make It Happen Collective. Whether you’re an established service provider, creative, or coach feeling like you’ve hit a ceiling, this episode is your...
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287: Your Business Is Running You - Let’s Fix That (The Make It Happen Collective Is OPEN!)
Busy to Boss Podcast
The Make It Happen Collective is officially OPEN! If you feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down: The biggest shift that changed how I run my business forever. Why so many service providers + coaches stay stuck at a certain level (and how to break past it). How The Make It Happen Collective will help you reclaim your time, step into CEO leadership, and finally build a business that works FOR you. If you’re constantly busy but never actually moving forward… if you wake up and jump straight into client work...
info_outlineThe CEO Shift is here! Join my free, 4-week live experience to reclaim your time, simplify your systems, and finally lead your business with confidence. We kick off March 4th, so don’t wait - click the link to join now! https://holly.myflodesk.com/ceo
If you’re stuck in the weeds of your business - working harder than ever but not seeing the freedom or growth you want - this episode is for you.
I’m breaking down the three biggest shifts you need to make to simplify your business and scale sustainably, so you can free up your time, focus on what truly moves the needle, and finally step into the CEO role your business needs.
You’ll hear real-life client examples of how these shifts have helped business owners go from overwhelmed and overworked to streamlined and scalable. Plus, I’m giving you an exclusive sneak peek into The CEO Shift - a free, high-touch 4-week sprint designed to help you reclaim your time and run your business with ease.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🔥 The #1 mistake keeping you stuck in the Overworked CEO Trap (and how to escape it).
📊 How to conduct a CEO Reality Check to free up 5-10+ hours per week.
⚙️ The secret to building scalable systems that reduce stress & increase efficiency.
🎯 How to prioritise CEO-level work so you can grow your business without burning out.
🚀 How The CEO Shift can help you implement these strategies in real-time.
If you’re ready to simplify, scale, and step fully into your CEO role, this episode is a must-listen!
🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward a more streamlined, profitable, and freeing business!
Links & Resources:
💡 Join The CEO Shift (FREE 4-Week Sprint!) – DM me ‘SHIFT’ on Instagram to grab your spot! https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly
📌 Get my Weekly Power Plan – The framework my clients use to stay focused & productive: https://abranchofholly.com/week
🔥 Work with me: Explore The Make It Happen Collective here: https://abranchofholly.com/collective
📩 Join my newsletter for exclusive business & productivity insights: https://abranchofholly.com/boss