Let me guess - you started your business because you wanted more. More joy. More opportunities. More flexibility and freedom. You started it because you wanted to spend your days doing something you truly love. You started it because you wanted to take that spark of passion, that glimmer of joy, and turn it into something that pays the bills.
And you’ve done it. You’ve done the work, you’ve built the business. But perhaps now you feel a little bit lost. You have big ambitions, for both your business and your life, but you’re not quite sure where to start with making them a reality. There’s plenty of advice out there, but none of it feels quite right. You don’t want to hustle harder. You don’t want to pretend to be something you’re not. You don’t want to sacrifice your joy.
It can be lonely and overwhelming being a business owner. I know, because I’ve been there. I’ve been the business owner, looking around on Instagram and worrying that there are already too many people doing the same thing as me. I’ve been the business owner, determined not to sacrifice my values for sales, but wondering if there’s another way. I’ve felt lost in all of the noise of income bragging and marketing strategies and endless hustle. I’ve felt stupid or naive for believing that there’s a better, more joyful way of doing things.
I know that when you’re in that place, you need a safe harbour to land. A place where you can learn in a way that feels gentle and sustainable, a place where your values and priorities will be respected. A place where you can grow with a small group of other business owners, and feel supported and held. A place where you can grow your business in a way that feels joyful, purposeful and sustainable to you. A place where that desire for freedom and flexibility and passion that kickstarted this whole thing is honoured.
I wanted to created that place. Enter: The Joy Accelerator.
You’re a service based business owner who is ready to give your business the focus it needs to grow and sustain your dreams and aspirations
You want to grow or scale your business, but you aren’t willing to sacrifice your joy, energy or sense of balance in the process
You’re craving a community of like-minded and purpose-driven business owners who you can share ideas with, feel supported by and learn from
You’ve got limited time and want to ensure you’re using it in the most effective way
You would benefit from some gentle accountability and tailored support
You want to learn from someone who’s been there and understands the journey
A get rich quick scheme - because spoiler alert, those things don’t work. The Joy Accelerator is all about building your business in a way that feels sustainable to you. That being said, I'm confident you'll see a return on your investment.
A prescriptive plan - I’m a big believer that your business should be built in a way that best supports your own goals and ambitions, so I’ll ask the right questions to help you figure out what that looks like, instead of telling you what to do.
A place for hustle and competition - instead, we'll focus on intention, collaboration and harnessing our potential.
A joyful connection circle
We’ll start our time together in August, coming together for our connection circle on Wednesday 14th August. This session will last for 2 hours, the purpose being to connect as a group, find our focus and set intentions for our time together.
6 x monthly workshops
Starting in September, we will have a monthly workshop every month for 6 months.
These sessions will be developed by Sophie with the purpose of teaching you something that will support you on your business journey.
They will last for 60-90 minutes, and will be delivered via Zoom.
We will cover the following topics: Firming Up Your Foundations, Developing Your Joyful Marketing Strategy, Sell Without the Ick, Building a Success Mindset, Productivity and Planning Your Way, Staying the Course
6 x monthly group coaching sessions
In addition to our monthly workshops, we will also have a 90 minute group coaching session each month.
The purpose of these sessions is to support you in your individual journeys. You can ask questions, share learnings, and receive a hybrid of mentorship and coaching from both me and the other members of the group.
Bonus sessions
We will also organise some bonus sessions to suit the needs of the group. These will cover things that go beyond my expertise, such as accounting, PR, etc.
A private Whatsapp group to connect and share ideas, learnings and struggles
For those moments when you need a pep talk or are dying to share a win! Think of this as a group of business besties you can tap into whenever you need it. It will also be a place to ask me anything that might support you in your business journey and receive a very honest answer!
Extra goodies
There will also be plenty of extra goodies along the way - a welcome gift to get you started, journaling prompts to help you reflect, personalised book recommendations, pep talks from me and so much more!
Our workshops and group coaching sessions will take place on the following dates and times:
Connection circle
Wednesday 14th August - 7-9pm
Monthly workshops
Wednesday 4th September - 12pm
Wednesday 2nd October - 12pm
Wednesday 6th November - 12pm
Wednesday 4th December - 12pm
Wednesday 8th January - 12pm
Wednesday 5th February - 12pm
Group coaching sessions
Wednesday 18th September - 7pm
Wednesday 16th October - 7pm
Wednesday 20th November - 7pm
Wednesday 18th December - 7pm
Wednesday 22nd January - 7pm
Wednesday 19th February - 7pm
I'm a highly qualified and experienced coach and positive psychology practitioner with thousands of hours experience supporting clients both 1:1 and in a group setting
I hold a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, where I was rigorously trained in how to deliver group coaching, as well as in the positive psychology tools we’ll use throughout our time together
I practice in an ethical manner, seeking regular supervision and continued professional development
I will be completing an additional qualification in coaching and neuroscience before our time together begins
Since starting my business 5 years ago, I have:
been featured as an expert in The Independent, You Magazine, Stylist, Happiful, Huffpost, Breathe, Metro & more
published my first book and card deck, and secured a second book deal
consistently grown my revenue and profit year on year, even when taking a maternity leave
partnered with brands such as Adidas, Tony’s Chocolonely, Freddie’s Flowers and the NHS
And I’ve done all of this in a way that works for me - working part time, building my business with joy at it’s heart, and always working in a way that feels aligned with my values and purpose. I want to help you do the same thing!
If you can’t make all of the key dates, don’t worry! All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to our portal immediately afterwards, and you’ll get all of your questions answered via our WhatsApp group
This programme is designed for service-based business owners of all types - coaches, yoga teachers, photographers, marketing experts, workshop hosts or any other business where you deliver a service
So long as your business is already up and running, it doesn't matter if you've got 1 year of experience or 20 - all that matters is that you're ready to take action and grow
There will be a maximum of 10 business owners in the group - this is capped to foster group learning and also so i can give as much support as possible