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⦊⦊⦊⦊ Friday Forward: “I don’t have time” isn’t your real problem

Published 11 months ago • 3 min read

Your weekly 5-minute reset, sharp reframe, and nudge to lead with more clarity and less chaos.

From the desk of Andrea Liebross of SHE THINKS BIG!®

Happy Friday, Reader!

This week has been a mix of decision-making, event-prepping, and operational adjustments, behind-the-scenes, to keep everything running smoothly. I may need an extra cup of coffee (or three) to keep up with it all. ☕️ ☕️ ☕️

Here’s what’s been happening:

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➡️ A brand-new Decision Diaries episode dropped (spoiler: Jennifer Holaday proves decisiveness can change everything).

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➡️ The next Activator Intensive is October 9th with limited spots left, so now’s the time to kick off Q4.

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➡️ I’m gearing up for Rally in Indy, Prolific Growth Summit happy hour, and of course, the big one—High Point Market.

Oh, and my Reel from yesterday...apparently, it has a fan club. Who knew?

Keep scrolling for a dose of coaching wisdom from the week.

Until next time,

Ah-Ha of the Week

Here’s a behind-the-scenes coaching moment from my work this week:

➡️ Time isn’t the real obstacle—clarity is.

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When clients say, “I don’t have time,” what they often mean is, “I don’t know what to prioritize.” Once we map the right actions, the lack of time mysteriously vanishes. Poof 💨

👉 Try this: Before saying yes to any opportunity, ask yourself: Does this create traction, or just more to-dos?

Catch the latest episode of the SHE THINKS BIG!® Podcast

What happens when you stop second-guessing and start deciding?

Jennifer Holaday shares how stepping into decisiveness changed not just her business strategy, but her confidence and momentum. A few a-ha moments you’ll hear in this episode:

✨ Big opportunities often show up after you make the first move.
✨ Decisiveness creates clarity—not the other way around.
✨ Playing small with your decisions keeps you stuck at the same level.

Click the button below to access this episode and listen on your favorite podcast platform. I always love to hear what you think of the show...please, hit reply, DM me on social, or comment on the podcast itself.

🚀October Activator Intensive

One Seat Can Change Everything

The Activator is your chance to hit reset on Q4 with a crystal-clear vision-to-action plan.

If you’re ready to stop spinning and start gaining traction, this one-day intensive will help you:

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✅ Align your goals with your bigger vision
✅ Map action steps that actually move the needle
✅ Walk away with momentum (not just ideas)

Seats are limited → Grab Your Spot in the October Activator, now!

🪞 Momentum Intensive for Interior Designers

Heading to High Point in October? I’ll be offering on-site coaching intensives specifically designed for interior designers who want to leave Market with more than inspiration. Hint: you’ll leave with a fully customized strategy.

🎟️ Don’t miss out. Click here for details about my on-site, live coaching offer - currently with early bird pricing.

And hit the button below and add your name to the Hype List for exclusive inbox drops curated just for designers, every Wednesday until the end of October.

🎉 Retreat Energy is Rising

Remember that reel I posted about what it feels like at our events? It’s been taking off—and for good reason.

Our private client retreats are equal parts restorative and transformative. They’re designed to refill your energy and expand your capacity as a leader. Watching women leave with renewed clarity and deeper confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
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Join us for our upcoming retreat in November, book a call with me to discuss how you can get in "the room where it happens" with these other high-vibe women to collectively level up!

✨ Where You’ll Find Me This Week

It’s a big week in Indy!

📍 Prolific Growth Summit Happy Hour – Tuesday night
Networking with entrepreneurs who are scaling past six and seven figures.

📍 Rally Innovation Conference – Wednesday
A global stage for innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs to push beyond the expected. Hit reply and let me know if you'll be there too!

📍 Up next: High Point Market – October 25–28
Panels, coaching, and connections that move the home industry forward.

Friday FORWARD >>>> is a weekly newsletter designed to encourage high-achieving women to pause and…

Reflect. Reset. Reignite your spark for the week ahead.

Ready to shed the hustle and step into intentional growth and strategic, sustainable, scalability… without burning out yourself, your team, or even your family?

Here's how I can help!

Explore working with me on a free discovery call → Get on my calendar​

Dive in now → Book your Activator Intensive​

Read more client stories → Click here to read case studies

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Creating More Big Thinkers

Andrea Liebross

Hi! I'm Andrea Liebross. As a business and life coach specializing in helping ambitious women level up their businesses and personal lives, I provide strategies to boost clarity, confidence, productivity, and profitability while teaching you how to transform obstacles into opportunities. I'm also a speaker, host of the Time to Level Up podcast, and author of the upcoming book She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and into the Extraordinary. If you're ready to drop the drama and achieve time, money, and energy freedom, you've come to the right place. It’s time to combine Big Thinking with solid systems to unleash your success. Let’s do this!

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