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Honored to be featured in @StartUpMagazine and grateful to @GlobalWomanClub for the opportunity to share my voice within a space that celebrates vision, growth, and entrepreneurship.
This feature reflects work that continues to shape my journey — supporting women as they strengthen confidence in their financial decisions and lead with greater intention.
Thank you to @Mirela Sula for championing platforms that uplift women founders and create room for meaningful stories to be told.
Read it here: https://startuptodaymagazine.com/barbara-l-smith/

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7 hrs

Work-life balance isn’t the problem. Energy is.

Today, an old colleague said something that perfectly captured what I see again and again in my work:

Work-life balance isn’t real.
Energy is the real currency.

When we talk about work-life balance, we talk about time - dividing hours neatly between work and life. But time isn’t what determines how we experience our days. Energy does.

There’s a second issue too: balance is elusive.
The moment we feel we’ve “found it,” life throws a curveball - a deadline, a sick child, a reorg, a crisis - and the balance needs to be recalibrated all over again.

So it’s not a destination.
And it looks different for everyone.

That’s why sustainable performance isn’t about chasing balance.
It’s about learning to manage energy like the brain athletes we are:
- knowing where and how we spend our energy
- understanding what gives us energy back
- choosing intentionally what deserves our focus

This is just as much a leadership and organizational issue as it is a personal one. Systems, expectations, and norms either protect energy - or quietly drain it.

👉 If energy is the real currency, how intentionally are you - or your organization - investing it?

#energymanagement #highperformance #leadership #sustainableperformance

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8 hrs

More and more children are developmentally behind When parents and teachers understand developmental stages, children thrive.
When we don’t… they struggle.

Sadly, in recent years we’re seeing a decline in developmental abilities, not because children are “less capable,” but because there’s a growing misunderstanding of what they should be able to do at each stage.

Children aren’t reaching their full potentials and they’re being misunderstood.

When we align expectations with development, we unlock their full potential 💛

👉 Save this if you work with or parent children under 11
👉 Follow for child development, mindset & practical parenting support

httpTheParentTeacher.co.uk

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Tomorrow 🚀
How you lead under pressure defines your long-term success.
Join our exclusive masterclass on Emotional Intelligence in Business, featuring Dr. Arlinda Hasani, and learn how CBT tools can elevate your leadership and decision-making.

📅 29 Jan | ⏰ 5:30 PM UK | 💻 Online
🔗 https://masterclass.globalwomanclub.com/29th-jan

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15 hrs

Feeling like life is a bit too much right now? 💭

Parenting, work, caregiving… and barely any time left for YOU? I see you. 🌿

✨ The 100% FREE 5-Day Calm Reset with me and Coach Chioma Fanawopo is almost here — a gentle space to breathe, reset, and feel like yourself again.

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You don’t have to do this alone.

#freecalmreset #emotionalwellbeing #findyourcalm #selfcare #takeabreak #resetandrenew

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17 hrs

“Don’t just check tasks off your list — schedule what truly matters.” ✨ “Don’t just check tasks off your list — schedule what truly matters.” ✨

In this episode of Productivity Bites, I’m talking about why prioritizing your priorities is key, whether you’re a business leader, manager, or career professional.

💡 Tip: Instead of a “to-do list,” try a “done list” , focus on what you actually accomplished and what moves your business forward.
Remember: Productivity isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most. ✅

👉 Thinking of writing your own book? DM me and I’ll help you get started!

#productivitybites #scheduleyourpriorities #businessgrowth #empowerment #donelist #kemiemmanuel #aspiringauthors

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As I reflect on this year, I’m reminded of one thing: building lasting wealth in business isn’t just about numbers. It’s about having the right systems.

Over the last 20+ years, I’ve worked with business owners who struggle with the chaos of financial management but there’s always one thing they have in common: they all want the same thing.

Clarity. Control. And a financial strategy that supports long-term growth.

This year, we’ve helped many entrepreneurs simplify their financial workflows, protect their cash flow, and increase their profits. We didn’t just clean up their financials, we put systems in place to ensure they wouldn’t face the same struggles year after year.

I’ve seen the difference it makes when CEOs embrace clear, actionable financial strategies. It’s not just about improving the numbers, it’s about giving business owners the freedom to focus on their passion, not their problems.

As 2026 approaches, I’m excited to continue helping businesses build financial clarity and lasting wealth.

hashtag#cfo hashtag#wealthcoach hashtag#wealthbuilding hashtag#2025reflections hashtag#financialexpert