What was happening for you 10 years ago?

Ten years ago I “ruined” my corporate career. Today I run a calm, sustainable business I love. Here’s what changed – and what a decade can do for your business and life.

2026 is not about big re-inventions, pivots or shiny new things, it is about consolidating what we are doing well, doing more of it and making sure that I continue to enjoy my work and have the space and finances to live a fun life. So, instead of lessons, here's what I'm focusing on in 2026…

What I have learnt is that I cannot be growing and pushing myself all the time. It’s exhausting and leads me to feel stressed, unhappy, and less productive, creative and agile. Instead, I work in long cycles...

Autumn always feels like a time to take stock. This one has made me look at what it means to truly lead, not just the business but myself.

If there’s one thing the last couple of weeks have reminded me, it’s that life and business are completely intertwined.

People often talk about “work-life balance” as though there’s a tidy line between the two, but when you run a business, you quickly realise that line doesn’t exist. Life spills into work, and work spills into life. And pretending otherwise just adds more pressure.

This isn’t a bad thing. It’s simply the truth of being human.

Over the last few months, I've brought two Associates on board with the The Pocket Strategist . I've shifted from being one plus a Virtual Assistant, to having two very talented Associates who can support our clients.

What's been surprising is…

Going viral on LinkedIn sounds glamorous, but is it really good for business? Katherine shares what a 100,000-impression post taught her about strategy, ideal clients, and why sustainable growth matters more than chasing short-term highs.

Running a business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground. In this blog, Katherine shares the honest lessons from growing her consultancy in 2025 - from building structure and taking on new team members, to staying focused on what matters most.