Busy to Boss Podcast

Holly Bray is a mum, Business Coach, and Productivity & Planning Expert helping value-led business owners like you create a profitable, sustainable business that allows you to live the life of your dreams. In this show, Holly tells you how to know what to focus on in your business to turn those ideas in your head into a reality, so you can have complete freedom over your time… without working 24/7. It's a mix of valuable online marketing advice, friendly chats, and a few personal updates too. Like what you hear? Subscribe to The Busy to Boss Podcast.

285: How I Built the Operating System That Changed My Business Forever 03/06/2025

Aligned Momentum: Bold Decisions, Power Moves & CEO Energy for the Week (March 3-9, 2025) 03/03/2025

284: The #1 Shift That Will Change the Way You Run Your Business Forever 02/27/2025

Aligned Momentum: Strategy, Flow & CEO-Level Moves for the Week (Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2025) 02/24/2025

The CEO Shift: Stop Surviving & Start Leading – Doors Close in 7 Days 02/24/2025

283: The System That Helped My Clients Stop Overworking & Get Their Life Back 02/20/2025

283: The System That Helped My Clients Stop Overworking & Get Their Life Back The 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! 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! 📌 Get my Weekly Power Plan – The framework my clients use to stay focused & productive: 🔥 Work with me: Explore The Make It Happen Collective here: 📩 Join my newsletter for exclusive business & productivity insights: /episode/index/show/blogitbossitradio/id/35355185

Aligned Momentum: Clarity, Focus & Taking Intentional Action This Week (17th-23rd February 2025) 02/17/2025

282: Work Less, Grow More: The System That Makes It Happen 02/14/2025

282: Work Less, Grow More: The System That Makes It Happen The 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! Running your business shouldn’t feel like a constant juggling act where you’re doing all the things but not seeing the results you want. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in the weeds, spending more time working in your business than on it, this episode is exactly what you need. I’m breaking down the key systems every CEO needs to reclaim their time, simplify their processes, and finally run their business like the well-oiled machine it’s meant to be. You’ll learn how to stop putting out fires, eliminate overwhelm, and build a business that works for you—not the other way around. These are the exact strategies my clients have used to reclaim 5+ hours every week, simplify their operations, and lead their businesses with clarity, confidence, and freedom. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to reclaim your time and focus on what actually moves the needle. ✅ The CEO systems that create clarity and confidence in your business. ✅ How to stop running in circles and start running a business that supports your life. ✅ Simple strategies to make your business scalable without burning out. If you’ve ever thought: “I feel like my business is running me, not the other way around.” “I’m working harder than ever, but the results don’t match the effort.” “My systems are all duct-taped together, and it’s holding me back.” This episode is for you. Grab a notebook and your favorite drink - it’s time to build systems that free up your time and take your business to the next level. 🎧 Hit play now - your future CEO self will thank you. Links & Resources Mentioned: 📩 Join The CEO Shift for free → 📲 DM me on Instagram → 🔁 If you found this episode helpful, share it on Instagram and tag me @abranchofholly - I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway! /episode/index/show/blogitbossitradio/id/35275535

Aligned Momentum: Bold Moves & Breakthroughs (3rd - 9th February 2025) 02/10/2025

281: From stuck to unstoppable: the system that changed my business 02/06/2025

Aligned Momentum: 3rd - 9th February 2025 02/03/2025

280: Overthinking Entrepreneur? Here's Your Guide to Clarity & Consistency 01/30/2025

Aligned Momentum: 27th - 31st January 2025 01/27/2025

279: Behind the Pivot: The Power of Resilient Growth 01/23/2025

279: Behind the Pivot: The Power of Resilient Growth Welcome to episode 279 of the Busy to Boss podcast, where we’re wrapping up the Behind the Pivot series with Part 3: Resilient Growth. Over the past few episodes, I’ve shared the raw, real journey of stepping back to realign my life and business - and today, we’re diving deep into what it means to grow through challenges, not just bounce back from them. In this episode, I’m covering: ✨ What resilient growth really means and how it can transform how you approach challenges in your life and business. ✨ Mindset shifts that will help you trust yourself, reframe setbacks, and focus on progress over perfection. ✨ The systems, strategies, and support you need to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re taking two steps forward and three steps back, this episode will give you the tools to shift your perspective and move forward with intention. I’ll share personal stories, real-life examples, and practical strategies to help you embrace the messiness of growth and turn challenges into stepping stones. What You’ll Learn: - How to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth. - The power of progress over perfection and how to start building momentum today. - Why self-trust is the foundation for navigating pivots and challenges - and how to cultivate it step by step. Let’s redefine what it means to make progress - because it’s not about perfection; it’s about showing up for yourself, one small step at a time. Connect with Me: DM me on Instagram: Join my weekly newsletter for tools, tips, and inspiration: Subscribe for upcoming episodes in the Behind the Pivot series! This episode is for you if: - You’re navigating a challenge or pivot in your life or business and need guidance to move forward. - You want practical strategies to handle uncertainty and build resilience. - You’re ready to trust yourself, embrace growth, and take the next step toward your goals. Resilient growth isn’t about having all the answers - it’s about showing up, learning from every step, and trusting yourself to figure it out along the way. Let’s redefine what it means to make progress together. Let’s make it happen, together! 🎧 /episode/index/show/blogitbossitradio/id/34962090

Aligned Momentum: 20th - 24th January 2025 01/20/2025

278: Behind The Pivot: The Habits That Helped Me Come Back Stronger 01/16/2025

278: Behind The Pivot: The Habits That Helped Me Come Back Stronger Welcome to part 2 of the Behind The Pivot series, where I’m pulling back the curtain to share the real, raw, and transformative journey of stepping back to realign my life and business. In this episode, I’m diving into: ✨ What momentum really means and how I redefined it during a four-month reset. ✨ The habits and mindset shifts that helped me rebuild clarity, confidence, and resilience. ✨ Practical ways you can create small, intentional actions to move forward - even when life feels chaotic. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like your to-do list is running the show, this episode will give you the tools to refocus and regain momentum. From daily walks and thought reframing, to the framework I leaned on to prioritise what mattered most, this is packed with actionable insights you can start implementing today. Whether you’re looking to reset, rebuild, or simply reconnect with what truly matters, this episode will inspire you to take small, consistent steps toward the life and business you want. What You’ll Learn: How to overcome the pressure of “doing more” and focus on what matters most. A toolkit of habits to help you rebuild with clarity and confidence. How the Profitable Hour Framework can guide your daily focus without overwhelm. Let’s redefine what it means to make progress - because it’s not about perfection; it’s about showing up for yourself, one small step at a time. Connect with Me: DM me on Instagram: Join my weekly newsletter for tools, tips, and inspiration: Subscribe for upcoming episodes in the Behind the Pivot series! This episode is for you if: You’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed and need a fresh perspective. You’re looking for practical steps to create momentum in your business or life. You want to rebuild with clarity, purpose, and resilience. Let’s make it happen, together! 🎧 /episode/index/show/blogitbossitradio/id/34872775

Aligned Momentum 13th-15th Jan 2025 💫 01/13/2025

277: Behind the Pivot: How Stepping Back Transformed My Life and Business 01/09/2025

276: PERSONAL UPDATE: I'm taking a break 08/19/2024

275: How to turn a goal into an ACTUAL plan 08/06/2024

274: How to maintain your business momentum during the summer 08/01/2024

274: How to maintain your business momentum during the summer Book your Make It Happen Intensive here! Download your Weekly Prep Checklist here: ... Happy August! We are officially in the second month of Q3. In this week's episode, I wanted to continue with the theme of walking you through some of my best strategies to be thinking about as we continue through the summer. So many of us can see summer as "quiet". Our clients might be away on holiday, their kids might be out of school, they're out of their usual routine and we start to get this feeling of, "no one is paying attention right now - maybe I should press pause on the business and then pick up when autumn comes." Sassy Holly is here to tell you... NO! That is NOT the best approach for anyone who is serious about maintaining and building that momentum in their business. And even if summer is a little bit quieter for you and you don't tend to make as many sales, (and that is proven with data) - I can directly tie the marketing activities that I am doing in the summer months to the results that I get when things start to pick back up again in September. So in today's episode, I'm going to share five ways you can find that time this summer and how to actually make this happen. Here's what we cover in the episode: - Why a mid-year review is a non-negotiable to help you figure out what you want to focus on over the summer - How to set your summer hours (and why reevaluating your values and priorities every season is important) - A review of your Weekly Prep Meeting and how it'll help you make things happen quicker - The importance of saying "no" over the summer and identifying what's important to you - Why to change up your environment over the summer (with lots of examples!) And spoiler alert before we dive in: there is no finding the time you have to make the time. Let's dive in and make it happen! ... Mentioned in the episode: Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: DM Holly on IG: Rate & review on Apple Podcasts: /episode/index/show/blogitbossitradio/id/32346452

273: Balancing Work and Time Off: How to Take a Break Without Falling Behind 07/25/2024

273: Balancing Work and Time Off: How to Take a Break Without Falling Behind Book your Make It Happen Intensive here! Download your Weekly Prep Checklist here: ... Do you ever find yourself feeling frustrated and unfocused in your business to the point where you know you aren't doing the things that need to be done in order to get you to your big business goals? This can be especially prominent in the summer. So, instead of giving you a list of things you can do to "keep up", in this episode, I want to share how you can balance work and time off. How you can take a break without falling behind, and the ONE practice I have put in place in my business that ensures that I'm staying focused and on track towards achieving my goals... even during the summer. Even if you do nothing else for your business over the summer apart from this, you will be MORE than okay. We are here to keep things simple and strategic, to create success on your terms. You’re here because you want more freedom, more flexibility, and more impact - you want to be able to create your own definition of success. But one of the biggest challenges I hear from you is: we set those big dreams and goals at the beginning of the year, but a few weeks or months in, we find ourselves off track. We find ourselves struggling with those shiny objects that keep asking for our attention, begging for our attention, and as a result, we're not getting where we need to go. Sound familiar? Do you relate to that feeling of sitting down at your desk and just feeling completely unsure of where your time and energy should be focused each and every day? Well, if that's you, you're in luck because I’ve got you covered today. The one practice I have that helps me stay focused each and every week in my business is... (drumroll please)... my Weekly Prep Meeting. Here's what we cover in this episode: The purpose of having a weekly CEO date in your business (plus how to carve out the time for it) Two major parts of this weekly self-accountability session that mean you can work through this in 30 minutes or less The only two metrics you need to track in your business (and how to identify them for you specifically) All the steps we go through for the Weekly Prep Meeting, and what tasks and projects you need to be laying out for the week ahead This episode takes you through this step-by-step (it's truly one of mine and my clients' favourite parts of running our businesses! To making it happen, Holly ... Mentioned in the episode: Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: DM Holly on IG: Rate & review on Apple Podcasts: /episode/index/show/blogitbossitradio/id/32248332

272: I've been listening (update for you!) 07/11/2024

271: Client Case Study: Doubling Her Income in One Year 06/27/2024

270: Proven strategies for a fully booked business on repeat 06/13/2024

269: How my client got her business ready to take a 10-month maternity leave in 90 days 06/11/2024

268: My 6-step method for solving your biggest business problems 06/06/2024

267: Introducing The Focus Experience 06/04/2024

266: How to hit your income goals month after month with the FOCUS Operating System 05/30/2024

265: Think it's time for a pivot in your business? 6 signs to look out for 05/23/2024

265: Think it's time for a pivot in your business? 6 signs to look out for Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: Get your free copy of The Solopreneur’s Growth Playbook: Grab your 12 Month Boss Gameplan: Download the Weekly Prep Meeting Checklist: … Spoiler alert - I’m going to be saying pivot a lot in this podcast episode, so let’s clear up the elephant in the room! If youd have asked me a few weeks ago I would’ve said pivoting was the scariest thing you could ever do in your business. Now I have a different perspective - I can safely say that pivoting can be the best possible thing to happen to you - when it’s needed. And that last part is what we’re going to talk about today. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through 6 signs it’s time for a pivot and because we all love tangible action steps, what to actually do about each one - a small and specific area for you to focus on. I’m very much in the weeds with my pivot at the moment and what I’ve realised so far is that yes, pivoting can bring you a lot of challenges and self-doubt. But it also brings a lot of certainty. Making the decision to pivot is one of the hardest things to do, because you’re the only one who can really make it. And it’s my job today to guide you in making that decision! We’re going to cover: What to do when your current business doesn’t align with your life (and what alignment actually means) How a shift in your identity can encourage you to make a pivot Why you aren’t getting anywhere by craving clairty (and what to do instead) How to get your creative spark back with your work What to do when your ideal client changes How to manage when you’re forced to pivot for reasons outside of your control This is a juicy episode so get ready to make notes! Keep bossing it, xo Coach Holly For full show notes go to ... Mentioned in the episode: Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: /boss DM Holly on IG: Rate & review on Apple Podcasts: /episode/index/show/blogitbossitradio/id/31415327

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