7. Let’s Ditch The Pressure

About this episode

In this episode, Harriet Formby discusses the pressures of business planning and the importance of authenticity over conventional rules.

Back after a break, with a reminder that we don’t need to follow the rules - not in podcasting, and definitely not in business planning. In this episode: When a rough week spirals into guilt and questioning what “being professional” even means The pressure of quarterly targets and seasonal productivity - and what to do if it doesn’t work for you Why even gentle financial advice can become another to-do list Trusting what you’ve already built - and starting your planning from truth, not targets Messy, honest, unpolished. Because maybe that’s exactly what’s needed right now?

People in this episode

Host: Harriet Formby

Topics covered

• business planning
• professionalism
• productivity
• financial advice
• self-trust
• authenticity

Keywords

• business pressure
• quarterly targets
• seasonal productivity
• financial advice
• planning
• authenticity
• professionalism

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