There is a lot of pressure at the end of any year to rush straight into planning. New planners. New goals. New intentions. New versions of ourselves.

As a matter of fact my to-do list has exactly that type of stuff right at the top of it right now.

What do I want to do? What do I need to plan it? What exciting new things will I do?

But reflection is the part most people skip.

And when reflection is skipped, the same patterns quietly repeat themselves.

This episode is not about fixing anything. It is not about setting goals yet. It is about slowing down long enough to actually see what this year gave you, what it took from you, and what it revealed about how you operate as a business owner.

Because clarity does not come from pushing forward harder. It comes from looking back honestly.

I have a lookback process that I have done with my clients that walks through a lot more than just how much money you made or whether you liked all your clients and work or not.

Looking back at what you have done can show you the bad stuff that you don't want to repeat, but also all the good stuff that you might not have even realized happened.

This past year probably stretched you in ways you did not expect. Some of those stretches were good. Some were uncomfortable. Some may have felt disappointing.

Instead of labeling the year as good or bad, successful or unsuccessful, this is your invitation to look at it as information.

Information about how you make decisions.
Information about how you handle uncertainty.
Information about where your confidence showed up and where it disappeared.

And use that information to make this year better!

Get help when you don't know how to do something. It could be a simple coaching call, or a short course, or maybe you do need longer term help with accountability.

Whatever it is, know that there are options and you can move forward when you invest in getting help.

When I work with VAs one of the things I tell them is that I teach them things ONCE, that they can continue to apply over and over again. They are fundamentals. So if you need help with some fundamentals, reach out.

Connect with me at YourVAMentor.com/links and let's chat.

In the next episode, we will talk about setting goals that actually support who you are becoming, not who you think you should be.

But for now, let reflection do its quiet work.

Pause. Then plan. It's a much better way to do it.

Thanks so much for tuning in this week. I'm Tracey D'Aviero, The Confidence Coach for Virtual Assistants. I'll see you next time!

In this episode, we are talking about a really important mindset shift you must make as a virtual assistant.

It is also one that will directly affect how much you earn, the kind of clients you work with, and how your business grows. See? Important, right!??

We are talking about clients who gladly pay premium prices for the support they need.

Not the budget shoppers. Not the tire kickers. Not the people who say they want help and then disappear when you send your rates.

We are talking about the clients who appreciate expertise. The ones who value your time. The ones who understand return on investment. The ones who want their business to grow and will pay well for the right support.

And yes, there are many of them.

Even if you haven't found any yet, don't make the mistake thinking that they aren't out there. Because I guarantee you - they are.

Today we will walk through why premium clients exist, what they are really paying for, and how you can position your VA business to attract them.

If today's episode helped you rethink who you are meant to work with, I would love for you to share it with another VA who needs this message too.

And as always, if you want support in stepping into this version of your business, my programs and workshops are designed to help you make confident, sustainable progress every single week.

You can connect with me at YourVAMentor.com/links

I'm here to help. It's the only reason I'm here at all - to help you become a ridiculously good virtual assistant.

That's all I've got for you this week. I'll see you next time!

Today let's talk about something a lot of VAs wonder about ... and some even ask questions about out loud.

That question? Can a coach actually help me land clients?

If you've been asking yourself that question, you are not alone, and it's a really good question.

Coaching is an investment - not just financially, but also mentally and emotionally. And before you decide whether it's right for you, it helps to understand what parts of the process belong to you, and what parts a coach can truly make easier.

So in this episode, I want to try to give you a simple way to evaluate where you are right now, and whether working with a coach would help you move forward faster… or whether there's a bit of groundwork you may need to do on your own first.

My private coaching clients tell me every day how I helped them see things more clearly. How I explained what they didnt understand, so that they did understand it.

If you love this podcast, you know how I can help you. I understand what you do and I can help you get where you want to go. I haven't walked the exact path that you have, but I have walked my own path, doing loads of things wrong. And I have worked with hundreds of other VAs and helped them reach their goals. I'd love to help you.

Connect with me and if you are ready, work with me here: https://YourVAMentor.com/links

Thanks for being here with me this week! I am Tracey D'Aviero, The Confidence Coach for VAs - and I'll see you next time!