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{Q3} time to pause, reflect & celebrate
Darlene Hawley
It's important to pause, reflect, and celebrate all that has happened around us as we grow our business.
Hello Q3! WOW ...This year is flying by.
I treat the beginning of each quarter just like I do the beginning of each year.
It's important to pause, reflect, and celebrate all that has happened around us.
And it's been a lot.
From starting the year off with the new year excitement
... hosting my 2nd annual virtual summit
... launching my podcast
... then a world-wide pandemic
... home-schooling my kids while running a business
... taking a stand with our Black community and being a co-conspirator to create change
Take a minute and think about what your year has been like.
You might feel like you've been at Disneyland on Mr. Toads Wild Ride.
I wanted to hop in and share some of the questions I use with my clients as they map out their Q3.
- What did you enjoy most about your business in Q1/Q2?
- What progress did I make?
- What was my greatest success?
- What was my greatest struggle?
- What felt really easy?
- What felt really hard?
- What feels broken or messy?
- What projects did you enjoy creating?
- What do you never want to do again?
- Was there anything you wanted to accomplish but didn't get done?
- What systems do you need to change or fix in your business?
- What was your biggest money-maker?
- What made you the least money?
- Did you lose money in any area?
- How much did your email list grow this year?
- What activities brought in the most leads?
- How much money did you gross?
- What were your total expenses?
- What can you celebrate? (pop that champagne cork)
So I'm curious, what's your number one goal in Q3? Comment below and let me know.
Ps. Are you ready to have the support you need to grow your business? I've opened up 2 Momentum Action Plan Sessions for the month of July, CLICK HERE
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I offer 1:1 Executive Leadership & Business Coaching & Team Trainings! If you would like to explore what working together would look like, I invite you to submit an application.
Hey There!
I'm Darlene
As a mother, wife, connector, and dream builder, I’m Darlene Hawley, the founder of DarleneHawley.com and an Executive Leadership & Businesss Coach dedicated to empowering leaders like you.
My passion lies in helping ambitious professionals cultivate their unique leadership style while crafting an authentic and impactful personal brand. Through my coaching, we’ll work together to build a solid foundation that not only inspires your team but also drives results and growth within your organization.
Since 2007, I have been committed to guiding leaders and entrepreneurs in launching and scaling their businesses with confidence and clarity.
Today, I focus on supporting women in reaching their leadership goals and living their dream lives—all while balancing the joys of raising my family and creating meaningful memories each day.
Together, we’ll transform your challenges into opportunities, allowing you to lead with authenticity and inspire those around you.
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