Business without burnout
We help you make the switch from striving for success … to thriving because of your success
Ready to put a stop to the stressful roller coaster of work and feel in control of your business?
You’re in the right place!
The pace of life is getting faster, and our benchmarks for success ever higher, particularly in the consulting and coaching professions.
Working harder doesn’t work!
Especially if you are navigating health issues, ADHD, parenting or eldercare.
When you find yourself sucked into the busy-ness of life and business, you can quickly become misaligned with your current business model, chasing the wrong goals and over complicating your marketing.
The first step is to slow down.
Yes, slowing down may sound counter-intuitive, but reducing your pace will allow you to shift away from busy-ness and get on the right path to achieve your goals.
This is what makes us different; we uniquely combine the being-ness and doing-ness of business to help you grow your business sustainably, and at a pace that allows you to feel calm and in control in the process.
Want to do business differently?
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Slow down to speed up your growth
Hi, my name is Karen Skidmore. I am the founder of Grow Strong Business with 20+ years experience of running my own coaching companies and consultancies.
Having experienced peri-meno-burnout in my 40’s, I know the very real dangers of having the wrong kind of business and working too hard to achieve my business goals. I was struggling with busy-ness, unprofitable prices and didn’t have the proper team or support to allow me to step away and switch off from work.
I looked successful to others from the outside, but inside I was exhausted, frustrated and on the verge of giving up.
Today, I have an amazing coaching and support team, and robust systems in place that allow us to run Momentum, our signature business programme, and help brilliant business owners and experts, like you, get off the ‘work harder’ treadmill and have a stable, consistent business.
Whether you’re looking for ways to boost your sales, work fewer hours or simply want to feel more confident as a business owner, our signature business planning and implementation programme will provide the tools and guidance you need to succeed.
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Testimonials & Featured Clients
Jason
Online Marketing Tech Professional
From ‘stuck in a rut’ and busy freelancer to confident business owner
Emma
Charity Impact Consultancy
Highest grossing revenue month ever in first year of Momentum
Elaine
CEO of Leadership & Training Company
Stepped into the role of the CEO & hired top talent team to scale business
Sam
Founder of Midlife Makeover
Owning the ‘expert’ position and attracting strong partners.
Latest Blogs From Karen Skidmore
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Have you ever considered the timings of your monthly cycle when planning your business or deciding when to launch your next programme or speak at an event? (Yes, this article is written for women, but if you're a guy with women in your team, please read on because...
The top 4 work boundaries to increase your profitability and avoid burnout
As a woman of a certain age, I’ve grown wise to the fact that two things are most precious to us: time and energy But we can often spend our whole lives giving them away without a moment’s thought. When we feel we have lots of time and energy, we can take them for...
How to choose the right business model (and why 80% of your profession are doing it wrong!)
Have you ever stopped to think why you run your business the way you do? Most people have ended up with their current model based on one of two reasons; It's because it's what everyone else in your profession is doing You've followed advice to teach you what is the...
3 essential pillars of successful business planning that prevent burnout and pave the way for sustainable success
It's easy to get caught up in busy; the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life and business. Finding the time for strategic planning can be challenging, especially if you are a busy consultant or coach who manages work around a family or eldercare. And yet, if you don’t...
5 Small Business Trends You’ll Want to Jump on Board With in 2024
There's always a lot of talk at the start of each new year of business trends and predictions. But in recent years, so many are focused only on technology and speed. Yes, there's no doubt that technology has imploded in recent years, especially with the advancement in...
Selling the right things to the right people at the right time
How strategic are you being about what you sell to your clients? When you are struggling to attract enough reliable and predictable business, it can mean you do your best to stay flexible and open for any new work. It can feel that by offering a big menu of services,...