Are you waiting for the perfect moment to finally work on your business instead of just in it? Spoiler alert: that moment doesn’t exist.
If you’re an entrepreneur juggling plates and wearing all the hats, you already know that perfection is a myth. Yet, so many brilliant business owners stall their next level of growth because they’re waiting to be “ready.”
But here’s the truth: courage isn’t something you get after permission—it’s something you activate by taking action.
Let’s explore how to move out of the kitchen of your business and into the CEO role you’re meant to lead from.
You’re Not Behind—You’re Just Paused
If you’ve ever said:
- “Once I fix the backend systems, then I’ll hire help.”
- “When I have more time, I’ll launch the next offer.”
- “Let me wait until Q4 to start coaching…”
Then you’re not stuck, you’re paused. And that pause is costing you more than you think.
Every moment you delay is momentum lost. The good news? The shift doesn’t have to be massive. Clarity comes through motion, not overthinking.
The Myth of Readiness Is a Trap
We’ve been taught to believe that leadership requires full confidence. But real leaders, especially the ones in the Chef Deb Coaching ecosystem, know that courage precedes confidence.
You don’t become the visionary CEO by hiding behind admin work. You don’t need more strategy spreadsheets. You need support, accountability, and the guts to leap.
How to Start Before You Feel Ready
1. Reframe the Role You’re Playing
Are you still the cook, manager, and CEO all at once? You might be operating like an exhausted culinary professional trying to serve a five-course meal solo.
Visit my Coaching page to explore how I can help you shift into strategic leadership without burnout.
2. Use Fear as Fuel
Feeling scared? Good. That means your next move matters.
Instead of avoiding the fear, lean into it with purpose. Start messy. Start uncertain. Just start.
3. Schedule Time to Work on the Business
Make CEO time non-negotiable. Weekly blocks for vision, systems, offers, and hiring aren’t luxuries, they’re the core of sustainable scaling.
My Coaching program is built for this exact kind of momentum shift. You’ll get a container to lead from the front, not just survive in the weeds.
Your Success Doesn’t Need a Permission Slip
You don’t need to ask for approval to evolve. The only permission you need is your own.
- Ready to stop spinning your wheels?
- Ready to stop putting everyone else’s needs above your vision?
- Ready to finally feel like a CEO in your own business?
Then start. Before you’re ready.
You’ve Waited Long Enough—Now It’s Your Move
If you’re nodding your head and feeling that fire stir, it’s time to take the next bold step.
Contact me today and learn how to lead with clarity, courage, and confidence. https://chefdeb.com/contact-us/
