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318: October Hits Different: Why Q4 Pressure Feels Heavy (And How to Reframe It)

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October always hits different. The pressure to "lock in" for Q4, finish strong, and sprint to December is everywhere. But if you're already working weekends and drowning in Slack pings, that advice just adds weight.

In this episode, I'm introducing a new segment: The CEO Briefing - your weekly download on what's happening in the founder space, what patterns I'm seeing on recovery calls, and the signals that should shape how you lead this week.

This week's briefing covers:

  • Why Q4 feels heavier than it should (and how to reframe it)
  • The "locking in" trend and why it's broken for most founders
  • The one-day contract that's eating your whole week
  • Where all the energized, well-rested women have gone (and how to become one)

Then I break down three filters that will save you 5-10 hours this week:

  1. Projects before pings
  2. Approvals at intervals
  3. Decision filters instead of daily reactions

If you're tired of telling yourself "it'll calm down after Q4," this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start building the structure that gives you back your evenings, weekends, and energy.

Links mentioned:

If this episode resonated, share it with another founder who needs it, or leave a review to help more people find the show.

  continue reading

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October always hits different. The pressure to "lock in" for Q4, finish strong, and sprint to December is everywhere. But if you're already working weekends and drowning in Slack pings, that advice just adds weight.

In this episode, I'm introducing a new segment: The CEO Briefing - your weekly download on what's happening in the founder space, what patterns I'm seeing on recovery calls, and the signals that should shape how you lead this week.

This week's briefing covers:

  • Why Q4 feels heavier than it should (and how to reframe it)
  • The "locking in" trend and why it's broken for most founders
  • The one-day contract that's eating your whole week
  • Where all the energized, well-rested women have gone (and how to become one)

Then I break down three filters that will save you 5-10 hours this week:

  1. Projects before pings
  2. Approvals at intervals
  3. Decision filters instead of daily reactions

If you're tired of telling yourself "it'll calm down after Q4," this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start building the structure that gives you back your evenings, weekends, and energy.

Links mentioned:

If this episode resonated, share it with another founder who needs it, or leave a review to help more people find the show.

  continue reading

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