Female Founders Breaking Boundaries

Get Out Of The Weeds: Essential Activities For High-Impact Visionaries

If you’re the visionary leader of your business but have found yourself bogged down with operational tasks for too long, you might find yourself neglecting your role or even forgetting what your role entails. Reclaiming your focus and transitioning back into being the visionary can feel challenging but is essential for the long-term success of your business. This week’s episode 105 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about essential activities for high-impact visionaries! Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.” I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here [https://c-suiteboutique.com/company-persona-purpose-focus-and-values/] to get started! In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing your job description as the visionary in your business and the tasks you should be doing to drive your business with purpose and direction. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: * Celebrating Jennifer Ryan, serial entrepreneur and Co-founder of the app, Croux for creating a tool that works to solve the staffing challenges in the hospitality industry by changing the way people work in shifts.  * Visionary leaders are responsible for overseeing the vision, collaborations & partnerships, big-picture problems, and culture of the business.  * Daily activities for visionaries should be centered around strategic direction, talent building, and navigating industry change.  * Skills and traits that are important for a visionary leader to be successful in their role.  * What’s on my mind: I don’t think I am the only one to suffer from productivity guilt and the constant pull to be doing something.  If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to share and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH CASEY GROMER: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseygromer/] Company Persona [https://she-suiteboutique.com/breakingboundaries/] Work with Casey Gromer!  [https://she-suiteboutique.com/services/] Book an Advisory Call  [https://c-suiteboutique.com/advisory-call/] LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Croux [https://www.croux.co/] BLUEROOT [https://bluerootco.com/] Instagram- @JoinCroux [https://www.instagram.com/joincroux/channel] Jennifer Ryan LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ryan-0b444417/] Rocket Fuel Crystalizer Assessment  [https://rocketfueluniversity.com/quiz/crystallizer-quiz-hs-norandom-privateapp.php] Kolbe A Index [https://secure.kolbe.com/k2/show_takeIndex/indexType_A?campaignid=10504076281&adgroupid=109620034690&adid=484169250128&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAlcyuBhBnEiwAOGZ2SylOM22ZA9EnvdulyGPmS2XDm4sXOD7MKFM_K4VaiKup9nO3kXDwKBoCaAYQAvD_BwE] HRAnswers.org [https://www.hranswers.org/] FFBB: Company Culture and the Newsletter Myth [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1721600/14181058]

Top 10 Indicators of a Healthy Business

I typically find my clients in one of two camps. Either they avoid looking at metrics OR they look at every possible piece of data available. Here at C-Suite Boutique, we prefer to take a middle approach, looking at only the key pieces of data you need as a leader to give you a snapshot of your business without wasting precious time and energy. This week’s episode 104 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about the top 10 metrics to pay attention to in your business! Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.” I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here [https://c-suiteboutique.com/company-persona-purpose-focus-and-values/] to get started! In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing the top metrics you should be focusing on as a leader that, at a glance, are going to tell you the direction your business is headed in. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: * Celebrating Karin Andrea Stephan, COO and Co-Founder of the AI-powered mental health platform, Earkick for spreading the message that we don’t have to be young or sacrifice our relationships and health in order to become founders. * The 10 metrics you as the leader should be focusing on to gauge the health of your business. * Tips for tracking each metric and what the data can tell you about your business.  * How to course correct if these metrics are indicating your business is headed in a negative direction. * What’s on my mind: Finding a way to manage all of the communication I receive from multiple channels throughout the day that expect a response.  Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above. If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to share and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Female Founders Breaking Boundaries and Casey at https://c-suiteboutique.com/podcast/ [https://c-suiteboutique.com/podcast/]  CONNECT WITH CASEY GROMER: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseygromer/] Company Persona [https://she-suiteboutique.com/breakingboundaries/] Work with Casey Gromer!  [https://she-suiteboutique.com/services/] Book an Advisory Call  [https://c-suiteboutique.com/advisory-call/] LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Earkick [https://earkick.com/] We Funder- Invest in Earkick [https://wefunder.com/earkick] Karin Andrea Stephan LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinstephan/]

What’s In and What's Out for 2024

We are constantly striving for improvement here at C-Suite Boutique and one of the ways we practice this is by looking back to see what has been working for us and what’s no longer serving us. Although the start of the year is not the only time you should reflect on your habits, it can be a great time to prepare yourself for a successful year ahead. This week’s episode 103 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about what’s in and what’s out for 2024.  Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.” I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here [https://c-suiteboutique.com/company-persona-purpose-focus-and-values/] to get started! In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing my ins and outs for 2024 and actionable steps and strategies you can use in your business to pivot on the things that are no longer working and start implementing the things that are going to help your business improve. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: * Celebrating C-Suite Boutique’s new integrators, Stephanie Desaulniers and Sarah Hines.   * Meeting burnout is OUT, being more intentional with meetings is IN.  * Making poor hires and not doing anything about it is OUT, putting the right people in the right seat is IN.  * Having your financial blinders on is OUT, having financial clarity is IN. * Setting unrealistic goals is OUT, planning ahead is IN. * Wearing too many hats and micromanaging is OUT, delegating and holding your employees accountable is IN. * Entrepreneurial burnout is OUT, being a visionary and thinking big picture is IN. * What's on my mind: Reflecting back on everything I achieved in 2023.  Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above. If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to share and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Female Founders Breaking Boundaries and Casey at https://c-suiteboutique.com/podcast/ [https://c-suiteboutique.com/podcast/]  CONNECT WITH CASEY GROMER: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseygromer/] Company Persona [https://she-suiteboutique.com/breakingboundaries/] Work with Casey Gromer!  [https://she-suiteboutique.com/services/] Book an Advisory Call  [https://c-suiteboutique.com/advisory-call/]

Are You Operating in Constant Crisis Mode?

Does everything in your business feel like an emergency? More often than not, there is no real emergency yet we find ourselves operating in this constant crisis mode. Why? When operating in crisis mode for long enough, we develop a sense of comfort and emotional addiction to the chaos. This familiarity can cause us to unintentionally seek out or create crises in our lives and in our business. This week’s episode 102 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about breaking free from operating in constant crisis mode.  Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.” I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here [https://c-suiteboutique.com/company-persona-purpose-focus-and-values/] to get started! In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m sharing ways you can combat crisis mode, move from a reactive state to a proactive state, and avoid burnout in the process. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: * Celebrating Tricia Timm, a first-generation Latina who rose through the ranks of Silicon Valley advising high-tech companies and being one of the few Latinas to attain the triple achievement of reaching the C-suite, joining the boardroom, and cracking the VC ceiling. * The dangers of operating in crisis mode for long periods. * Taking a clarity day to take a step back, set aside distractions, and give yourself space.   * Lean on your leadership team to identify issues and help resolve obstacles in advance. * Formulate a plan B so you can feel ready for anything. * How to determine if you’re being reactive or proactive.  * What's on my mind: It is so important to celebrate others’ achievements because the sum is greater than the parts.  If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to share and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Female Founders Breaking Boundaries and Casey at https://c-suiteboutique.com/podcast/ [https://c-suiteboutique.com/podcast/]  CONNECT WITH CASEY GROMER: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseygromer/] Company Persona [https://she-suiteboutique.com/breakingboundaries/] Work with Casey Gromer!  [https://she-suiteboutique.com/services/] Book an Advisory Call  [https://c-suiteboutique.com/advisory-call/] LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tricia Timm- LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptimm/] Tricia Timm- Website [http://www.triciatimm.com/] Embrace the Power of You by Tricia Timm [https://triciatimm.com/embrace-the-power-of-you/] A Fresh Wave of Marketing by Casey Gromer [https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Wave-Marketing-Intentional-Visionary/dp/1729123023] Reactive vs. Proactive Leader [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zaD58gpzMGVZ_aItAhc4VHmKY_kFCMibT5W2tZ6p4hA/edit?usp=sharing]

Company Culture & The Newsletter Myth

Company culture is not built overnight. It is ingrained into every aspect of your business making sure that everyone on your team is working towards the same goals, feeling satisfied and fulfilled in their roles, and having consistent expectations when they show up to work. And if your company is missing the mark on company culture, it can lead to some very costly employee turnover. This week’s episode 101 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about your company culture and debunking the newsletter myth.  Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off your plate and free up some time? Except, maybe it didn't work. If getting out of the day-to-day in your business was as simple as hiring more people, then why are you still feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You are not alone! Sometimes, simply delegating tasks doesn’t work and instead shifts your workload from “doing” to “managing.” I invite you to use the exercise that our own C-Suite clients use to take the first step in turning your team into a well-oiled, self-managed machine- and get you out of the delegation catch-22. Download the exercise here [https://c-suiteboutique.com/company-persona-purpose-focus-and-values/] to get started! In this episode of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries, I’m clearing up some common company culture misconceptions and how some of the methods you might be using to foster a positive company culture might be falling short. Some of the things I cover in this episode are: * Why we should care about company culture in the first place.  * The direct and indirect costs associated with replacing an employee.  * A newsletter isn’t the solution to your company culture problems especially when you are saying and doing two different things.  * Tools we use at C-Suite Boutique to help our clients foster a company culture that is aligned with their values. * What’s on my mind: Sharing the story of my first deer hunting experience on my quest to try things out of my comfort zone.   Company culture is not something you can put a bandaid on. Your employees are intuitive and as soon as they notice you’re saying one thing and doing another, they’re going to start looking for a different role.  Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of tools, advice, resources, support, and encouragement that resonates with the modern businesswoman and to hear even more about the points outlined above. If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to share and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Female Founders Breaking Boundaries and Casey at https://c-suiteboutique.com/podcast/ [https://c-suiteboutique.com/podcast/]  CONNECT WITH CASEY GROMER: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseygromer/] Company Persona [https://she-suiteboutique.com/breakingboundaries/] Work with Casey Gromer!  [https://she-suiteboutique.com/services/] Book an Advisory Call  [https://c-suiteboutique.com/advisory-call/] LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: FFBB: Why You Need a Business Blueprint [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1721600/8508630] FFBB: How to Boost Employee Retention and Productivity  [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1721600/13296505]