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It’s not the big obstacle. It’s the small leaks.

Feb 25, 2026
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I often invite other coaches and professionals in similar industries as me to sit in on my Momentum Reset workshops to give me feedback.

And without fail, each time even they (coaches themselves!) leave finding clarity on something that has been getting in their way.

Funny enough, it's usually the same things getting in the way for everyone:

I call it leaking. 

We think we aren’t taking ground because of some big, hairy obstacle...

(⬇️ Btw, watch instead of reading, or read on below.)

It's not the big obstacle. It's the small leak(s).

...but the reality is, it’s the small, leaking things that are zapping our energy and keeping us from taking ground on the big stuff.

The things we're avoiding—the little things we're not getting done—tax and drain us in so many different ways.

And in turn, that avoidance taxes our confidence and clarity.

So when we take a compassionate pause (i.e. a Momentum Reset), we're able to tune out the noise and distractions of everything going on around us, and get more focused on the bones of business and life.

Helping us to see things we wouldn't otherwise see.

We're able to get really focused—not on willpower, but on constructing the real life we want to live.

Which in turn, fuels you to take care of those little things one way or another. (Through delegation, a focused work session, or simply...letting them go.)

Seriously. Letting things go IS an option. An option we don't use often enough.

So I just want to encourage you:

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and are blaming one particular obstacle...

...the reality is small things may be creating holes in your bucket, and that leak is what’s taking you down.

Love doing life with you,

Dawn

PS - If you're interesetd, here's how to take a Momentum Reset with me:

Momentum Reset LIVE: Our usual full-day event, live and in-person in St. Louis. If you crave connection and fully unplugging from your day-to-day in a retreat-style environment (with lunch on us), this is the workshop for you. Learn more here.

Momentum Reset ONLINE: (NEW!) Can't spare a whole day or unable to attend Momentum Reset in person? I’ll livestream directly to your desk with our Momentum Reset Virtual Power Lunch--we'll meet online over lunch in 2 hour sessions, spread out over 3 days. Learn more here.

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