How is it nearly October already?! Seriously… wasn’t it April about five minutes ago? 😩 If you’re anything like most business owners I work with, the year has been a blur of spinning plates, chasing ideas, and trying to make progress in between client work and life stuff. And now here we are — the final quarter of 2025. The part of the year where you either finish strong… or finish exhausted and wondering where the time went. All whilst the nights are longer, it's cold outside and the desire to hibernate is real (and let's not mention all the activities with the kids and school assemblies). Winter hits different. Because let’s be honest — it's when we realise winging it isn’t working. The endless to-do lists, the scattergun marketing, the “I’ll get organised next month” plan… it’s leaving you stuck in the same cycle. You’re busy, but not moving forward. Tired, but not hitting targets. And deep down, you know you’re capable of more — you just need space to zoom out, focus, and put a proper plan in place. There are really only two ways the next three months can go: 1️⃣ You keep doing what you’ve been doing and hope it all clicks into place. 2️⃣ You pause, step into CEO mode, and build a plan that actually works for you. Only one of those will lead to more sales, more clarity, and a calmer start to 2026. 👀 ✨ Imagine this: It’s Monday and instead of drowning in “where do I even start?”, you sit down with other local business owners and walk out with a clear, focused 30-day action plan. You know exactly what to prioritise, what to drop, and where your energy needs to go. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just momentum. That’s exactly what happens at the Monthly CEO Session — a practical, no-fluff strategy session designed to help you: ✅ Get clear on your business goals for the next month ✅ Create a simple action plan you’ll actually stick to ✅ Stay accountable alongside other business owners doing the same 📍 Next session: Monday 29th September – Hotel Indigo, Princes Street. 10.30 am - 1.30 pm. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/orlaithbrogan-the-collaborati...

Hello 👋. Thanks to Orlaith's super power of connecting people, I met Anastasia Fasta, brand photographer, and together we’ve created something special. An workshop all about helping you feel confident on camera and making sure you leave with more than just a few photos. You’ll also walk away with ready-to-go social media posts that will give your business a boost. 📅 Wednesday, 29th October 📍 Lister Place, Edinburgh If you’ve been waiting for a little push to show up online, this is it. Early bird closes in two days and there are only 4 tickets left. Hope to see you there! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/show-up-shine-tickets-1544464497889?fbclid=PAT01DUAM2deRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpwxn7ZtF2JEWdqRySsTZKDLLP43AU9D-qtLBWZAvC1Arh6uCCtV8TsduXdd9_aem_5k0ltfLR28mBXpPQbG_Jpg

We all need some epic events in our lives. As you know, I host The Collaboration Club (free monthly networking) and The CEO Sessions (goal setting + co-working), but I want this community to be more than just my events. Let's co-create a comprehensive list of events across Scotland that can support our growth and connections. Please share any business events you recommend — whether they're networking meetups, workshops, conferences, or anything else that has helped you or could benefit others. 👉 When sharing, if possible, please include: - Event name - Date & location - A brief description - Link to more info or registration

Anyone going to the LinkedIn networking tomorrow morning? https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/linkedin-local-for-edinburgh/