What Worked, What Didn't, and What We're Changing in 2026

About this episode

Jennifer McGurk and Courtney Vickery discuss their experiences from 2025 and how they are shaping their goals for 2026.

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs , to kick off Season 4 of the podcast. Together, they talk about the wins, the challenges, and the lessons learned in 2025 and how those experiences are shaping their goals for 2026. Jennifer shares how personal experiences shifted her perspective on business and leadership, while Courtney reflects on hitting capacity in her own company and learning how to simplify her work. They also discuss their "word of the year," what sustainable business growth really looks like, and what listeners can expect from the new season of the podcast. Welcome to Season 4 of the Podcast (1:12) Jennifer shares why she took time between seasons to reflect on the direction of the podcast and what listeners can expect from the new season. Reflecting on 2025 and Personal Challenges (7:02) Jennifer opens up about the loss of her father-in-law and how that experience shifted her perspective on priorities, family, and running a business. Why Boundaries Are Essential in Business Ownership (9:34) Jennifer explains why protecting your time and energy is…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer McGurk

Guest: Courtney Vickery

Topics covered

• business growth
• personal challenges
• leadership
• sustainable business
• podcast season kickoff

Keywords

• business
• leadership
• growth
• challenges
• podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pursuing Private Practice, Declet Designs

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