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The Mind Your Time Podcast | Business Systems for Service ProvidersAuthor: Shannon Baker Business Operations Strategist
Running a service-based business doesnt have to feel so chaotic!If youre a virtual assistant, consultant, OBM, or service provider whos delivering great results for clients but struggling behind the scenes, The Mind Your Time Podcast will help you fix the backend systems that keep you stuck.Hosted by Shannon Baker, a business operations strategist with 20 years of experience, this podcast explores the tools, systems, and strategies you need to:Streamline your business operationsCreate smooth onboarding and client workflowsDelegate with confidencePrevent burnout and reclaim your timeLive your legacy instead of just leaving it behindUsing her proven POWER In Motion framework, Shannon helps service providers simplify their backend, strengthen boundaries, and grow sustainably without having to be on demand.Each episode delivers practical insights, relatable stories, and quick-win strategies to help you stop spinning your wheels, organize your business, and step into the role of a confident leader your clients trust so they never want to leave.Subscribe now and learn how to build a service-based business that runs smoothly, supports your lifestyle, and grows without burning you out. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Power of Pause: Choosing Clarity Before the Year Speeds Up
Episode 227
Thursday, 8 January, 2026
If you’re already feeling behind this early in the year, like you need to move faster just to catch up with everyone else, I want you to pause for a moment and stay with me.That pressure you’re noticing right now isn’t random. And it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.Today we’re talking about the power of pausing, not taking time off, not slowing down for the sake of it either. But pausing so you can lead your business with more clarity and be more intentional.This moment matters because the way you move forward right now will either keep you stuck in reactive patterns that drain you… or help you interrupt those patterns and choose something more sustainable before the year’s momentum is set.In This Episode, We Talk About:Why feeling behind is often a signal of unprotected boundaries and unexamined patterns, not a lack of discipline or motivationHow survival mode quietly reshapes decision-making, availability, and client expectations without you realizing itWhy pausing is a leadership move that creates clarity, not a delay that puts you further behindEpisode Timeline04:48 – The concept of “drift” and how boundaries quietly fade over time05:38 – How survival mode and nervous system overload drive reactive decisions07:58 – Using intentional pauses to interrupt patterns and choose differently12:13 – Why awareness alone doesn’t create change without structureResources Mentioned: ⏰ Boundary Reset ScorecardA quick, fillable check-in you can complete in under two minutes to identify where your boundaries may be leaking and what needs to shift first.Let me know your thoughts! Click here to send me a text. Leave a Rating and Review: https://ratethispodcast.com/mindyourtime Let’s Stay Connected Follow @mindyourtimepodcast and @the_shannonbaker on Instagram for conversations about boundaries, systems, and building a business that leaves room for your life. 📩 Want Personalized Support? Reach out at info@theshannonbaker.com to explore your next best step.
