Excel against the Odds

Attention all Chronically Ill Entrepreneurs who want success without burnout

Would you like to find a community of like-minded people who understand your challenges whilst also getting top-quality advice on working and living well with a chronic illness?

The Chronic Empowerment Hub will support you to run your business in a sustainable balanced way that doesn't impact your health and leaves you time and space to look after your wellbeing and do the things that you love.

Does this sound like you?

• You struggle to run your business in alignment with your chronic illness

• You would like to grow your business but without it impacting your health

• You're tired of the boom and bust cycle of working hard and then crashing

• You would like more freedom to do the things you love and get the rest you need

"I’m in memberships specific to my business who give great advice that just doesn’t work for me as I never know in advance when I’ll get a flare up which messes up planning etc! But Sarah really understands as she is doing the same herself and gives wonderful advice and support”

Joe Nuttall

What if things could be different?

How amazing would it be if you could run your business (or even grow your business) without impacting your health?

Growing your business doesn't have to impact your health. In fact if you grow it in the right way, it could enable you to get help to do the tasks you don't enjoy or which are draining and this can have a positive effect on your health.

How amazing would it be if you could finally break free from the boom / bust cycle of working hard and then needing to take time out to recover?

I can help you put strategies in place so that you're working in a more balanced way. That way you can avoid pushing yourself too hard and then needing a break to recover. Then reverting back into the cycle again to catch up.

How amazing would it be if you could take time out from your business to do the things you love or to take time out to rest?

What would you like to do if you had more flexibility in your business? To be able to rest or do the things that you love. Setting up your business so that you can take time off is integral to building a sustainable business.

If you’re finding yourself nodding along to all this, you’re not alone…

I know exactly what it's like to live with chronic illnesses and how it affects running a business

I understand how important it is to find a community of people who understand your experiences and who can provide support and advice.

I also understand how important it is to get the right advice. Advice that is tailored to running a business with a chronic illness.

When I started my first business, I took advice from the internet, from people who didn't have experience of running a business with a chronic illness. And it didn't work. I found myself in a relentless cycle of pushing myself hard in my business, making my health worse, having to take time off and then finding myself so behind that I had to push hard again.

At that point, I decided that I needed to do things differently and find a way to work in alignment with my health conditions not against them.

When you have a chronic illness, there can be limits to how much energy you have, how consistent you can be and how many hours you can work. You might also need to take time off for appointments, when you're having a flare up or when you just need to rest.

That's why all the advice I give is specifically designed to help business owners with chronic illnesses because I understand exactly what you need to run your business in a chronic illness-friendly way.

Which is why I’m soooo excited to introduce:

The Chronic Empowerment Hub

Helping you to run a business that you love and which works well with your health. In the hub, you will find a community of like-minded business owners who understand the challenges of running a business with a chronic illness. Not only will you find masterclasses on running a business, but also masterclasses on living well with a chronic illness. There will be opportunities for online networking, planning and co-working sessions all designed to help you run your business in a chronic illness friendly way.

Here’s what you’ll get when you buy/join:

01 Monthly Business Masterclass

In this monthly business masterclass you will learn about topics that will help you to run your business in alignment with your health. The masterclasses will take into account your chronic illness and help you to find solutions on all aspects of running a business. Lloyds Bank will also be providing their expertise in some of these masterclasses.

02 Monthly Wellbeing Masterclass

In this monthly wellbeing masterclass we will look at how you can live well with chronic illnesses, looking at topics such as energy management and sleep. Prioritising wellbeing will have a very positive impact on your business and these masterclasses are designed to help you find the balance between business and looking after your health

03 Online Community Hub

The Community hub will provide you with an online space to connect with other business owners with chronic illnesses, to ask questions and get support. Living with a chronic illness can be lonely, and the hub will give you a space to get support from people who understand the restrictions and challenges of running a business with a chronic illness

04 Monthly Networking

. A monthly online networking call will give you the opportunity to meet other business owners with chronic illnesses and to support one another.

Spending time with people who 'get it' can really help to provide motivation and inspiration as well as grow connections and learn from one another

05 Co-Working

In the monthly co-working call, we will work quietly together and come together to provide support and accountability. These are great if you want to focus on a task and are struggling to find focus. The gentle encouragement and support is beneficial in helping to make progress in your business activities.

06 10% off One-to-One Mentoring

As a valued member of the Excel Emplowerment Hub, you will receive 10% off any one-to-one mentoring service that you book.

One-to-one mentoring services include both strategy power hours as well as mentoring packages which can help you to take great strides in growing your business

Membership is £30 per month

“It's great being part of the Chronic Empowerment Hub, Sarah really does have a very good understanding of the support and advice entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses need. The courses are presented in video format, but broken down into smaller chunks, which makes it manageable and not too overwhelming. The group calls are great, it's nice being able to chat to others who understand your situation and can offer further support and advice. I would highly recommend joining this community.”

— Hayley Kellard

“In a world where invisible illnesses are...well, invisible! Excel against the odds gives light and hope. I have been using the group since it started and have found it invaluable. The Networking and Co-Working sessions are particularly notable. If anyone is thinking about joining it's definitely worth it!.”

— Melissa Smith

“The hub is fantastic. I joined hoping to have the opportunity to connect with others and have the opportunity to learn. The quality and quantity of resources provided is fabulous and Sarah has managed to foster the sense of community I was looking for. I'd thoroughly recommend it.”

— Tracey Lomax

FAQs

How much does the membership cost?

The Hub is £30 per month

Can I cancel the membership

Yes, you can cancel the membership at any time. Email sarah@excelagainsttheodds.co.uk to cancel the membership. You will not be reimbursed any payments already made.

What chronic illnesses do you cover?

The hub is for anyone who identifies as having a chronic illness. Whether it is a physical health issue or mental health issue, if you have a long term health issue you're very welcome

What sort of businesses can be supported in the Hub?

All types of businesses can be supported in the Hub. Whether you're a product based business or service based business, the Hub can support you.

Do I have to be available to watch the masterclasses live?

The majority of the masterclasses will be pre-recorded and uploaded into the Hub so that you can watch them in your own time. Most of them will be broken into short modules as I understand how difficult it can sometimes be to find a big chunk of time to watch masterclasses

Will the networking and co-working calls be recorded?

The calls won't be recorded. At the beginning of the month, you will be sent the timetable for the month ahead with the dates and times for all the calls. Please feel free to join whichever ones are convenient for you.