Reader —

As we head into the final stretch of the year, I want to pause and simply say thank you.

Thank you for opening these emails each month.

Thank you for replying — we really do read every single one.

Thank you for listening to the podcast, showing up to our events, sharing the episodes, and telling your friends about the work we do here.

Every time you engage with something Tonya or I create, it reminds us why we do this. Your trust and attention are gifts we don’t take lightly.

Back to Regular Schedule on Dec. 1

It’s been a whirlwind of travel this fall but after several weeks spent hosting retreats and attending conferences, I’ll be sleeping in my own bed tonight, I’ll be back to my regular routine next week and working steadily until Dec. 19, when we close for the holidays.

If you want clarity, accountability, and a more effective rhythm heading into 2026, now is the moment to make that happen.

There’s still time to begin the Weekly Course of Action (WCA) before year-end — and starting now means you’ll begin the new year with a system that supports you instead of drains you.

• ​WCA for Individuals — enrollment is open
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• WCA Beta for Teams — small-group implementation for leaders who want accountability that doesn’t require more meetings

If you’re unsure which option fits best, just reply. We’ll point you in the right direction.

Worth Noting…

This updated resource makes referring me and my services simple – If you know a leader who would benefit from an outside perspective and unwavering accountability, share this download with them. It includes my bio, who I work best with, and how to book a call. Alternatively, you can lift language from the one sheet to put in an email when making the introduction between me and the person you’re referring.

Featured Conversations & Resources

→ Lonely at the Top with Rachel Alexandria

Episode: Leading When You Don’t Fit the Mold​

Rachel and I had an honest conversation about being “the only one in the room,” the pressure of competence, the realities of neurodivergence in leadership, and what it takes to stay grounded when people rely on you for everything. If you’ve ever felt like the outlier who’s supposed to have it all together, this one’s for you.

→ 6th Annual State of Business Podcasting Report​

A data-rich look at the top 100 business podcasts and the strategic decisions behind them. If podcasting is part of your business — or you want it to be — this will help you make informed choices instead of guessing.

→ Business Podcast Spotlight with Megan Dougherty

Episode: You Are Your Own Benchmark for Success​

Tonya and I talked with Megan about how The Business You Really Want fits into our broader ecosystem — especially how it nurtures warm leads, supports returning clients, and shortens the sales cycle.

If you’ve wondered how to measure podcast success without chasing vanity metrics, start here.

→ Business Influence Economy with Shayna Davis

Episode: Why Doing All the Right Things Still Isn’t Working​

This episode digs into one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that self-accountability is the key to success.

Spoiler: It isn’t.

We talk about the difference between reliability and progress, the limits of hustle, and why the Weekly Course of Action works when everything else hasn’t.

Tune In: The Business You Really Want

Here are the latest episodes:

• ​When the Business You Built Isn’t the Business You Want​
• ​Business Myths: Why Common Business Advice Might Be Sabotaging Your Success​
• ​Why Success Without Satisfaction Feels Like Failure​
• ​The Danger of Half-Decisions: Why Hesitation Costs More Than Mistakes​

Perfect listening for anyone rethinking how they want to work in 2026.

Until next time,

Gwen