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EP 203: The CEO Calendar: Structuring Your Week for Strategy, Not Survival

Send a textIf your calendar looks like a game of Tetris and you get to Friday wondering where the week went, this episode is for you.Today, I'm breaking down the CEO Calendar framework; a simple system using four strategic time blocks that will help you reclaim your calendar and prioritize intentional, strategic work.You'll learn how to protect your best energy for high-impact activities, batch your meetings effectively and build in the flexibility you need without sacrificing structure.💡 In This Episode, You'll Learn How To:Use the 4-block CEO Calendar framework to structure your week for strategic impactIdentify your peak energy times and protect them for your most important workBatch your meetings and calls into Connection Blocks to prevent calendar fragmentationTime-box tactical tasks so they don't consume your entire dayBuild in Flex Blocks that give you breathing room without sacrificing productivityAudit your current time allocation to see where you're losing hoursCommunicate your new boundaries to team and clients without guiltAvoid the trap of letting "urgent" override "important" every single dayConnect with LeandraApply for my 90-Day CEO Empowerment Intensive if you're a profitable female business owner that's ready to step into strategic CEO-level leadership with clarity, calm and an action plan that actually fits you, your business and your lifestyle.Have a question you'd like me to answer on the show? I'd love to hear from you! Send me a DM on Instagram @leandracreates with your question. I'm reading every single one and answering them in upcoming episodes.Support the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.

EP 202: Listener Q&A: How to Stay Focused When Everything Feels Like a Priority

Send a textIn this first-ever listener Q&A episode, I answer Jason's question about prioritization challenges when leading a team of 20.If you've ever struggled to say 'no' to "urgent" tasks that derail your most important work, this episode is for you. Join me as I share practical frameworks for filtering decisions, aligning your team around shared goals and saying 'no' without burning bridges.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To: How to create a filtering system for evaluating what's truly a priority vs. what's just urgentThe North Star question that makes decision-making easier and fasterWhy unclear goals create team misalignment (and how to fix it)Word-for-word scripts for saying no tactfully when you're being pulled in too many directionsThe reality check: when everything is a priority, nothing is a priority🔗 Resources & Links:Apply for my 90-Day CEO Empowerment Intensive if you're a profitable female business owner that's ready to step into strategic CEO-level leadership with clarity, calm and an action plan that actually fits you, your business and your lifestyle.Have a question you'd like me to answer on the show? I'd love to hear from you! Send me a DM on Instagram @leandracreates with your question. I'm reading every single one and personally selecting ones to answer in upcoming episodes.Support the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.

EP 201: The Bottleneck Audit: How to Identify Where You're Blocking Growth

Send a textIf you're working harder than ever but your business isn't growing the way you want it to, you might be the problem ... and that's actually good news. In our Season 2 premiere, I'm guiding you through a simple five-question audit to help you identify exactly where you're blocking your own growth. You'll learn how to spot the invisible bottlenecks keeping you stuck and gain actionable steps to start building the leverage your business needs to scale sustainably.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To: Why you can't fix what you can't see (and how to finally see where you're stuck)The five critical questions that reveal where you're the bottleneck in your businessHow to distinguish between tasks that truly require you vs. tasks you're holding onto unnecessarilyThe real cost of being the person who does everything (hint: it's not just time)Practical steps to document processes and delegate effectively without losing qualityHow to avoid the common pitfalls that keep founders trapped in the weeds🔗 Resources & Links:Apply for my 90-Day CEO Empowerment Intensive if you're a profitable female business owner that's ready to step into strategic CEO-level leadership with clarity, calm and an action plan that actually fits you, your business and your lifestyle. Have a question you'd like me to answer on the show? I'd love to hear from you! Send me a DM on Instagram @leandracreates with your question. I'm reading every single one and personally selecting ones to answer in upcoming episodes. Support the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.

EP 114: How to Plan For Your First (or Next!) Hire

Send us a textBringing on your first team member can feel equal parts exciting and intimidating. In this episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur, I will walk you through what to consider before you make that big decision so you can hire confidently, strategically and at the right time for your business. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To: Identify the right role and responsibilities to delegate.Understand whether the position should be contract or W-2 (and why it matters).Calculate the true cost of hiring—beyond salary.Determine the ROI of your next team member.Avoid the most common missteps first-time employers make.🔗 Resources & Links:Purchase your easy-to-use, instant access $29 Business Spending Planner & Calculator now.Join our private members-only community, Enlighten!IRS Contractor vs. Employee Guidelines (For my US-based listeners)  Support the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.

EP 113: End-of-Year Money Moves to Simplify Tax Season

Send us a textAs the year winds down, many small business owners are focused on finishing strong but stress starts to creep in around one thing: taxes.In this episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur, I break down simple, doable money moves that will help you wrap up your year with clarity and confidence, without the last-minute scramble.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To: Run a quick Profit Pulse Check so you know exactly where your business stands financially.Do a Tax-Ready Sweep to simplify organization and avoid surprises.Choose one money habit that sets you up for a smoother, more profitable 2026.🔗 Resources & Links:Purchase your easy-to-use, instant access $29 Business Spending Planner & Calculator now.Join our private members-only community, Enlighten!Book your 1-on-1 laser coaching session for tailored support around planning, clarity or business strategy!Listen to the Trailer EpisodeSupport the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.