Erin and Elana are back at the Coaching Mixer with an important question: how do you create your own pace in business (one that actually works) without burning out or getting stuck in “nothing gets done” mode?
They go deep on this while Erin sips a “Fairy Godmother” cocktail made with whiskey, amaretto, cherry, and lime, and Elana has whiskey with magical sumo orange juice, topped with a sprinkle of dried rosemary.
They talk about the real-life tension so many business owners feel: sometimes you genuinely want a sprint season.
Sometimes it’s exciting, focused, and purposeful.
But the moment you’re sprinting like you’re being chased by a monster, it’s time to get honest about what’s sustainable, what’s just habit, and what might be turning your business into a never-ending launch week.
Takeaways for your own business:
- How to tell the difference between a healthy sprint and an unsustainable pace.
- A simple framework for staying creatively playful without sliding into shiny-object chaos.
- Why your “best work hours” matter, and how to stop scheduling your hardest work when your brain is a baked potato.
- The hidden mindset layer: how self-worth, work culture, and scarcity can keep you from honoring your actual rhythm.
- How to build a “creative outlet with no stakes,” so your business isn’t the only place you’re trying to feel alive.
If you’re trying to find a pace that feels ambitious and humane, this episode is a must-listen.
Links
- Find Erin on Instagram: @besuperabound
- Find Elana on Instagram: @elanamckernan
Connect with us:
Elana McKernan is a Master Certified Life and Creativity Coach who specializes in helping perfectionists create more by treating themselves better. You can check out her free content here and learn more about coaching with her here.
Erin Aquin is a Master Certified Life Coach and co-author of the #1 bestseller "Superabound: Live the Life the Universe is Dreaming For You." She provides whole life coaching for business owners, integrating success and personal fulfillment through her unique all-in-one approach.
Learn more at besuperabound.com
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