All Episodes

September 2, 2025 40 mins

Send us a text

Most business owners dream of taking a real holiday — but when the school calendar collides with client work, deadlines, and family demands, it can feel impossible to step away.

In this episode, I’m sharing the exact process I use as a single mom of two to plan holidays that actually feel like a break while keeping my business running smoothly. With only 57% of small business owners taking a vacation last year, it’s clear too many of us are skipping rest — and paying the price in burnout, stress, and stalled growth.

I’ll walk you through my five-step holiday prep system so you can unplug with confidence, recharge your creativity, and return ready to lead with fresh energy.

Inside this episode:
 ✨ Why business owners struggle to take holidays (and how to change that)
 ✨ My five-step CEO holiday prep plan (yes, even if you’re a parent)
 ✨ How to test your systems before you leave
 ✨ The mindset shift that frees your business from depending on you 24/7
 ✨ A challenge to assess your holiday-readiness this year

Taking time off isn’t just possible — it’s essential. With the right plan, you can protect your personal time and your business growth.

Leadership Essentials Workshop: pages.growadvantage.com.au/leadership-essentials-workshop-perth 

Update from your Hiring Advantage Podcast host Chrissy.

Hiring Advantage has expanded into Grow Advantage! New podcast episodes are coming in 2025.

Don't worry - Chrissy is still your go-to for all things People and Teams but our services are expanding!

If you haven't already come say hey to me on Insta -

https://www.instagram.com/chrissyelle_/

Find out more about us at www.growadvantage.com.au

Subscribe or Follow to hear when new episodes drop

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.