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Sandra Julian

Presence is your power — are you using it?


If you’re anything like me, the months are starting to feel heavier. I initially brushed it off as simple fatigue, but after a quick chat with my doctor and a little self-reflection, I realised: it’s more about how I’ve been escaping the busy-ness, not just experiencing it.

It’s easy to fall into numbing habits—but staying present is the real work (and the real reward).

🧠 THINK

Presence is the cornerstone of self-awareness—and the gateway to living a life aligned with your deepest values.

But when we unconsciously turn to numbing habits—Netflix binges, doom scrolling, over-consuming anything—we quietly hand over the steering wheel of our lives.

Without presence, we’re not intentionally choosing our path. We’re drifting.

💡 DO

This week, simply notice what you reach for when you feel drained, bored, or overwhelmed.

Pause. Ask yourself:

➔ "Is this helping me reconnect to what matters most?"
➔ "Or is this an escape that leaves me feeling emptier?"

No shame, just awareness. That’s your first step back to presence and power.

🏆HAVE

When you catch those small moments and choose presence over autopilot, you start reclaiming your energy—and your direction.

You reconnect with your deeper purpose. You refuel your spirit instead of depleting it.

The result is a business and life that feels less like a treadmill and more like an intentional, values-driven journey.

🛠️ Tool of the Week:

Here’s a simple journaling practice I’ve found incredibly grounding:

Right now I feel...

What I need is...

That’s enough.

Take five quiet minutes. Let your pen flow without judgment. You might be surprised at what surfaces when you give yourself permission to be fully present.

💬 Your Turn

I’d love to hear from you: What’s been your biggest “go-to” escape lately—and how are you feeling about it?

And if you’re feeling the weight of busy-ness creeping in, like there’s never quite enough energy left over for you—you’re not alone.

If you’re ready to stop numbing and start nurturing real, lasting change, I invite you to join me for a Focused Breakthrough Coaching Session.

This is where we’ll:

✨ Clear the mental clutter and uncover what's quietly draining your energy
✨ Shift the habits that are keeping you stuck on autopilot
✨ Reconnect you with your deeper goals and values—the ones that truly fuel you
✨ Map out simple, strategic next steps so you can create momentum without adding more to your plate

As a busy business woman, you need more than another thing to do—you need realignment, clarity, and a strategic plan you can actually implement with the energy and intention you want to bring into your business and your life.

You don’t have to figure this out on your own.

You deserve support that sees you, honours your journey, and empowers you to move forward with balance, purpose, and power.

👉 Book your Focused Breakthrough now.

Let's create your next breakthrough—one that leaves you feeling energised, aligned, and fully in love with the life and business you're building.

I’m ready to walk beside you. Are you ready to take the first step?

​💛 Sandra​

P.S. You don’t have to push through the overwhelm or figure it all out alone.

A Focused Breakthrough Session is your first step toward a business and life built with intention, balance, and heart. 👉 Book your session here.

Spots are limited.

The best investment you can make right now is in your own alignment.

Behind the Shift

What I'm thinking about

Being more present in my life to generate the energy I want — not just reacting to what life throws at me.

What I'm Doing

Rebranding the podcast to amplify the voices of wāhine in business — watch this space, it's going to be so good.

What's inspiring me

My team — embracing change with grace and joy. Teamwork really is the dreamwork.

On the Podcast

If your workload is overflowing, your team is maxed out, and your pipeline’s heating up, it’s probably time to hire. With the right plan, it doesn’t have to be scary.

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Sandra Julian

I help established service-based wāhine and values-led women entrepreneurs to build truly scalable, self-sustaining businesses. You're often brilliant at what you do, but find yourself trapped in a demanding 'job you created,' longing for true leadership and personal freedom. With over two decades of experience as an agency owner, I guide you to streamline operations, create a self-managing team, boost profits, and achieve sustainable growth. My approach blends strategic expertise with deep-rooted cultural values, equipping you to reclaim your time, amplify your impact, and build a thriving business that works for you, your whānau, and the powerful legacy you're creating. This isn't about 'done-for-you' solutions; it's about empowering you to lead.

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