Leadership, Empowerment & Business

Hey Reader, If you’re new here (or need the reminder), The Wright Step hits your inbox every Monday with grounded, practical guidance across the four key pillars of running a strong, sustainable business: Week 1 — Leadership Week 2 — Operations Week 3 — Mindset Week 4 — Finance or Marketing This week? We’re digging into mindset, not the “just think positive” kind, but the kind that helps you pause the swirl, clear the noise, and lead yourself again. ✦ Clarity Spark “Rest isn’t a reward for...

Hey Reader, We've all been there. Someone asks you how you've been, and you respond. BUSY, VERY BUSY. We wear it like a badge of honour, but it's holding us back from true clarity and productivity. You may ask, true but what's my path forward? Keep reading to find out more.... The Clarity Spark Busy doesn’t mean effective. Many leaders are expending energy on activity, not progress. They stay in motion but lack direction, leading to stagnation, fatigue, and missed impact. Without clarity,...

Hey Reader, I've had several conversations with business owners, including startups and seasoned professionals, who have complained about staff not doing things the way they were taught. When I ask them about their systems, it's clear that they don't have one. I've heard everything from "well, I've taught them more than once" or "They should just get it by now". I get it. I have raised teenagers, and I've had staff. I feel the pain. Here's the thing. If it's in your head, it's not a system,...

Hey Reader, The Clarity Spark Business owners often think growth means adding more clients, offers, and channels. But real scaling starts with simplifying, streamlining your focus, systems, and services. It's easy to get caught by that bright, shiny object. Trust me, I've been there as a business owner, and I do love me something shiny. The reality is you don't need the bells and whistles to scale. What you need is a solid strategy and sound systems. Wright Tool: The Simplification Sweep The...

Hey Reader, The Clarity Spark Mental load is what you’re holding in your head: tasks, emotions, unfinished thoughts, open loops. It’s heavy, it’s real, and it’s invisible. Wright Tool: The Mental Load Map In my 6 week program, The Clarity Path we discuss The mental Load Map in detail. Use the Mental Load Map when you feel overwhelmed, foggy, or constantly distracted. If you find yourself juggling too many invisible to-dos or having trouble focusing on what matters, this is your signal to...

Hey Reader, This week's edition will be a little different. Vulnerable and honest. I've been keeping a secret. I've been navigating through grief over the past 2 years. I'm pretty good at navigating emotions. My degree is in doing so, and helping others. But grief affects all aspects of our lives - business, home, leisure. Let me know if this resonates with you; if so, share it! ✦ Clarity Spark Running was my church. It cleared my head, helped me make sense of life. Until it didn’t. When my...

Hey Reader, We've all been there. You have a plan for the day, and 10 minutes in, someone knocks on your door with a request. You have three fires that take your responsibility, and you have capable people, but you convince yourself that you need to do it yourself rather than delegate. You get home, and you are exhausted. You've been productive, and the reality is you've been reactive!!! The Clarity Spark Your inbox isn’t your strategy. Reactivity feels productive, but burns leadership...

Hey Reader, The Clarity Spark You can be fully capable and still question yourself. Many high performers struggle with a confidence gap: they’re doing the work, getting the results, but don’t feel fully anchored in their own leadership. This one I am continually working on personally. Even though I know better, self-doubt still creeps in and whispers in my ear. It takes a lot of work and effort to ensure that whisper doesn't get louder and distracting. Here's what I've learned over the years...

Hey Reader, The Clarity Spark Business owners often think growth means adding more clients, offers, and channels. But real scaling starts with simplifying, streamlining your focus, systems, and services. It's easy to get caught by that bright, shiny object. Trust me, I've been there as a business owner, and I do love me something shiny. The reality is you don't need the bells and whistles to scale. What you need is a solid strategy and sound systems. Wright Tool: The Simplification Sweep The...