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The Most Important Conversation You’ll Have Today

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The Voice in your Head Matters Have you ever noticed how easy it is to encourage someone else, yet how much harder it can be to offer ourselves the same kindness? Many of us are our own toughest critics. We replay mistakes, question our abilities, compare ourselves with others and sometimes convince ourselves that we’re […]

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When Life Feels Overwhelming… Focus on What You Can Control

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

There are seasons in life when it feels as though everything is demanding our attention. Work deadlines, family dynamics, world events, unexpected change, financial pressures, health concerns and the constant flow of information can leave us feeling mentally exhausted before the day has even begun. The challenge is that much of what occupies our thoughts […]

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You Don’t Need More Time… You Need More Energy

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

When life feels heavy, protect your energy before you protect your calendar. Have you noticed that even the simplest tasks can sometimes feel like hard work? You’re not alone. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing a common theme in conversations with clients, business owners, leaders and friends. People aren’t necessarily lacking motivation or […]

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Do You Ever Feel Like You’re Not Good Enough?

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Why imposter syndrome is more common than you think—and the practical tools I use with clients to build confidence, clarity, and momentum. Imposter Syndrome: When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Success Have you ever walked into a room and wondered if you really belong there? Perhaps you’ve received praise for something you’ve achieved, only to dismiss […]

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Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Why emotionally intelligent leadership is the skill that shapes culture, trust, and performance. Welcome to May’s First Wednesday Wake-Up. This month we’re focusing on emotionally intelligent leadership — the ability to understand and manage yourself while positively influencing those around you. In today’s workplaces and communities, leadership is no longer just about expertise or authority. […]

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Life Begins at the Edge of Your Comfort Zone

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

How gentle stretch, not safe routine, is where confidence, growth, and new possibilities truly begin. Welcome to this month’s First Wednesday Wake-Up. As we move further into the year, it can be a useful time to pause and check in with ourselves — not just on what we’re doing, but on how we’re growing. Progress […]

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March First Wednesday Wake-Up — Own Your Lane – The Power of Clarity, Focus, and Direction

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Responsibility, boundaries, and the freedom that comes from knowing what’s yours — and what isn’t. Welcome to March’s First Wednesday Wake-Up. This month’s theme is personal responsibility — not in a heavy or blaming way, but in a clarifying, empowering way. There is enormous freedom in understanding the difference between what belongs to you and […]

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Making Decisions with Clarity: When Logic, Head, Heart & Gut Need to Align

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome to February. As we settle into the rhythm of a new year, February is often when reality kicks in. The initial excitement of January has passed, routines are forming, and many of us find ourselves facing decisions we’ve been sitting on — in business, in relationships, or in how we spend our time and […]

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Navigating Risk in Business & Life

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to the ‘first’ First Wednesday Wake-Up! for 2026 A new year naturally invites reflection, intention-setting, and decisions about what we want to do differently — or more deliberately — moving forward. January is a time when many of us are standing at a crossroads, personally and professionally, weighing what feels […]

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Slow Down to Move Forward: Breaking Free from the Addiction to Busy

Debs Taylor-Hayhurst — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome to this month’s First Wednesday Wake-Up! – December Edition Slow Down to Move Forward: Breaking Free from the Addiction to Busy Welcome to the final First Wednesday Wake-Up! for the year – December already! As we roll into the season of celebrations, deadlines, and to-do lists, it’s easy to find ourselves swept up in […]

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