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September 5, 2024 19 mins

In the States, Labor Day which means summer is UNOFFICIALLY over…

This means the real work is here --getting ready for Q4.

Q4 is the busiest time of year for me and my clients where:

  • Companies are working on hitting their numbers
  • Holidays are coming up so getting ready to deal with triggering family members
  • And more importantly making sure to have enough time for sanity lol

So how do you get ready?

For me I have been using all summer prepping myself for Q4 by: 

  • Updating my systems 
  • Improving my own knowledge and skills by obtaining my PCC coaching certification with the International Coaching Federation as I’ve been working with more companies and executives.
  • Looking at my numbers and making changes. For example, I have deleted a bunch of expenses because I didn’t hit the numbers I wanted in the beginning of the year.

There’s been loads of updates and changes I’ve been doing behind the scenes to get ready for Q4, and I share more in my podcast.

What We Cover in This Episode:

  • Review Goals: Revisit your yearly personal and business goals
  • The importance of being self-aware and leaning into what’s making you feel uncomfortable
  • How to look at your numbers to create aligned change

If you would like to see how to work with me to create a more sustainable life where you can be more present with yourself and create your own checklist of success that’s not created by society and loved ones, then schedule a complimentary legacy business and career review at elainelou.com/call

Resources Mentioned:
Psychologytoday.com
Episode 95. How I reduced 50% of my Business Expenses and How You can too and a business update
Episode 38. Part 2. One Year Later, How I Became Less Dependent on Social Media with Monica Schrock
Episode 61. How I Became #1 on Google, and how you can too with Andres Aguero

Where We Can Connect:
Apply to the Business & Career Mastermind: elainelou.com/mastermind
Schedule a Business & Career Audit call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call
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