EPISODE 1 — The Year-End Wake-Up Call: Turning December Into the Start of Your CEO Era

(Part 1 of The Q5 CEO Reset Series)

Most business owners treat December as a throwaway month—coasting, collapsing, or just surviving until the calendar flips. But December can be the start of something far more powerful. In this opening episode of The Q5 CEO Reset Series, Simone reveals why this month is the perfect time to step back, see clearly, and begin building the business (and the identity) you actually want in 2026. This episode challenges the lie that you're stuck because you lack time or talent—you're stuck because you're stuck in practices. When you stop reacting and start leading, December becomes the launchpad for your CEO era. Key Takeaways

• Why most entrepreneurs coast through December—and how that guarantees another year of burnout.

• How "I'll fix it in January" thinking locks you into operator mode.

• The simple mindset shift that turns December from a finish line into a beginning.

• What to reflect on now so you can finally stop firefighting in 2026.

• How to use downtime to design clarity, leadership systems, and focus instead of chaos.

• A first look at "Q5"—the hidden fifth quarter where smart CEOs reset their identity and operating system.

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