Running Reflections: Separating Noise From What Truly Matters

 April 30, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
In a world where we’re constantly connected, it’s easy to blur the lines between noise, information, entertainment, and infotainment. It’s also easy to fall into the trap of thinking there’s one right answer. But life isn’t black or white - it’s a spectrum...
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Stop Winging It: The Real Cost of Selling a Business Without a Plan

 April 23, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
You’ve spent years - possibly decades - building your business. You’ve grown a loyal team, weathered economic cycles, and created something that supports your own lifestyle, and that of others. Yet, when it comes to selling that business, too many founders...
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Running Reflections: Moving Meditation

 April 16, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When I say meditation, what comes to your mind? For me, running is a form of moving meditation. A rhythm, a flow, a way to quiet the noise. Off the road, I practice meditation. Emphasis on practice. My meditations are usually guided, usually imperfect...
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Financial Red Flags Every Entrepreneur Should Watch Out For (and How to Fix Them)

 April 09, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Cash is king”. Yet, despite knowing this, many entrepreneurs find themselves surprised by cash flow issues, profitability gaps, or unexpected financial setbacks. After years of advising entrepreneurs on their journeys...
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Running Reflections: Optimism. Obstacles. Opportunity. Outcomes.

 April 02, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Out on the road, it’s not just my feet moving my thoughts run too. Acceptance is not resignation. It’s serenity. Embracing life as it is, not as we wish it to be. Obstacles? They’re opportunities in disguise. Optimism? It is the belief that the odds of...
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Why Proactive Tax Planning Can Make or Break your Business Exit

 March 26, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Entrepreneurs dream of a smooth, profitable exit - a "cash-rich exit" as I like to call it. You've built your business from the ground up, invested countless hours and resources, and now you're finally considering your next chapter. Yet, despite all this...
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Running Reflections: Is slowing down a waste of time?

 March 19, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I don’t know about you but as one day seeps into the next... as I go about my routine, as I go about the DOING necessary to accomplish my BHAG, as I try to pack in as much as possible I often have to force myself to pause... To be quiet. To be silent...
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Why Estate Planning is a Must-Have for All Business Owners, Not Just the Ultra-Wealthy

 March 12, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Many entrepreneurs delay estate planning, assuming it’s something only the ultra-wealthy or retirees need to worry about. But here’s the reality - if you own a business, you have an estate, and without a plan, you risk losing control over what happens...
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Running Reflections: What are the stories we tell ourselves?

 March 05, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
What are the stories we tell ourselves? Are they shaped by our experiencing mind or our narrating mind? The story I tell myself. The story you tell yourself. The story we all tell ourselves. Is that story truth? Is it fiction? Or is it somewhere in between...
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Why Private Companies Need Governance to Scale

 February 26, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When you hear the word "governance" do you picture bureaucratic red tape or strategic empowerment? For private companies looking to scale, effective governance isn’t just a formality - it’s a growth engine. Yet, many entrepreneurs hesitate to embrace...
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