
Start Your Business Pivot with Rest Not Strategy - EP 99
From The Gentle Business Rebellion - Online Business, Work From Rest, Midlife Christian Women, Aligned Business by Marta Goertzen - Gentle Business Coach for Women Over 50
April 23, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 101
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of starting a business pivot with rest rather than strategy, emphasizing the need for clarity and alignment during transitions and burnout.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what your next step in business should be, the answer might not be another strategy… it might be that you need to start with rest. In this episode, we explore why rest is not a reward after the work is done, but the starting point for any meaningful, sustainable business pivot. Especially in seasons of transition, caregiving, or feelings of burnout, rest becomes the foundation for clarity, direction, and alignment. Instead of adding more noise, more ideas, or more pressure, I’m inviting you to slow down, create space, and reconnect with your own voice so you can move forward in a way that actually fits your life. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why rest is essential before making any business decisions How constant noise and information overload keep you stuck Simple ways to create mental, emotional, and spiritual space What “toxic hustle” looks like and how to recognize it How finding your own pace leads to clarity and sustainable growth EPISODE RESOURCES: Mini Retreat Guides: https://selahpress.com/miniretreats/ Gentle Business Mastermind: https://gentlebusinessmastermind.com Contact Marta: https://selahstudios.co
People in this episode
Host: Marta Goertzen
Topics covered
- business pivot
- rest
- burnout
- clarity
- sustainable growth
- mental space
Keywords
- business strategy
- rest
- clarity
- burnout
- toxic hustle
- mental space
- sustainable growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Selah Press, Gentle Business Mastermind, Selah Studios
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