Grounded Leadership is a way of working that leaves room for living. Structure that supports you, instead of asking more from you.
P.s - I write and share from the middle of life—what’s supporting me, what I’m questioning, and what’s quietly changing things for the better.
A Simpler Way Forward
BUILT TO HOLDBUILT TO HOLD is the idea that your work should be able to carry your life—not compete with it.
A business isn’t just meant to grow.
It’s meant to hold your energy, your responsibilities, your seasons, and the people who matter most to you.
When the structure is sound, you don’t have to rush.
You don’t have to over-explain.
You don’t have to be endlessly available just to keep things moving.
The right systems hold the line quietly, so you can lead with clarity and be fully present where you are—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
This is what Grounded Leadership looks like in practice.
Work that’s built to hold.
Here, you’ll find:
• Practical guidance for building business systems that protect your time and energy
• Thoughtful support around boundaries, scheduling, and capacity
• Clear, grounded ways to reduce friction in the day-to-day running of your business
• Writing and communication that values depth, integrity, and real connection
• A steady approach to growth that doesn’t rely on over-giving or burnout
Notes from Behind the Scenes
I send occasional notes for people building meaningful work and wanting it to leave room for living.
They’re shaped by real life—what’s working, what’s changing, and the structures that make it all feel more manageable.
If you’re craving a steadier pace and a business that supports you back, you’ll feel at home here.
There are two simple ways to stay connected.
The first is through the Built to Hold Community newsletter, where I share notes, reflections, and updates as this work continues to unfold.
The second is here on the blog. This space is where I’ll be sharing grounded leadership support and practical guidance to help your work feel steadier and more contained.
When a new post goes up, I’ll always share it through the community newsletter—so it lands gently in your inbox and we can keep moving forward together, at a pace that feels natural.
These Year in Review reports are individually created using a blend of intuitive insight and reflective guidance, designed to support clarity, self-trust, and intentional growth over the course of the year. Rather than forecasting or prediction, each report focuses on themes and patterns that may arise, offering grounded perspective and practical prompts you can work with as life unfolds. The guidance is translated into clear, everyday language and organized in a way that feels supportive, not prescriptive—encouraging awareness, choice, and self-led growth. This report is meant to be returned to monthly, serving as a steady reference point as you navigate decisions, transitions, and opportunities.
You can expect to receive this report digitally, via the email you used to purchase this product, within approximately 7 business days.
Stephanie C. - Customer Review “Stevie’s year-in-review report unfolded in a way that invited reflection beyond what I initially expected. I trusted her instinct in choosing the messages that mattered most, even when they didn’t fully resonate at first—and she delivered. Clear themes surfaced again and again, underscoring how timely and meaningful they were for this stage of my life. Though I appeared to have everything I wanted, I felt stuck: craving change without knowing how to begin. Her guidance helped me reflect on what no longer served me and expand my perspective in new ways. While the guide is ultimately shaped by your own interpretation and choices, in my experience, it meaningfully supported the transformation and goals I was working toward.”
NOTES FROM PEOPLE I HAVE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO WORK WITH!
Michele Rae
“The Power Up course came into my life at the perfect time! From the moment I saw it, I knew it was meant for me. Learning boundaries, cutting cords, and practicing the power of saying ‘NO,’ has become part of my daily life since taking this course. Stevie has a way of making these concepts so real and easy to integrate. One of the biggest revelations for me was understanding how energy-sensitive I am—it brought so much clarity to why I feel the way I do! Stevie is truly genuine, with the biggest heart, always guiding you toward growth. I can’t recommend her and her offerings enough! This course has completely shifted my perspective on how I handle situations, bringing a newfound sense of calm to my decisions. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your wisdom, Stevie ❤️!”
Kaitlyn Beugh
“I thought I had my energy dialed in, but after a tough few months I realized I still had some work to do- especially on my boundaries. PowerUP has helped me so much in my energy awareness and in boundary setting. I LOVE all the boundary scripts from the program. I dropped my first guilt free 'no' at work, a place where I tend to people please and overcommit. I even got push back that I was able to navigate while still honouring my needs (and my 'no). It felt so good. I still have work to do but this course has helped me greatly in tweaking how I do things in order to honour my energy. I believe this is lifelong work and this course is helping me so much in dialing it in even more. Go for it- you won't regret it. This course is easy to fit into a busy schedule and the lessons in here are GOLD.”
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