We don’t build confidence by hoping things will go well—we build it through practice.

In this episode #3 of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, we’re shifting from intention-setting and time-blocking into real-life action. One of the most powerful ways to prepare for maternity leave is to start practicing what it feels like to step away—before you actually need to. Whether that means taking a Friday afternoon off or slowly weaving yourself out of day-to-day operations, this kind of practice builds trust in your systems, your team, and yourself.

I’m also sharing the three phases I walk clients through to help them shift from operator to owner—and how you can start doing the same, even if you’re not ready to fully step back yet.

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why taking time off needs to be practiced—not just planned
• How Aly supported a client in gradually removing herself from key operations
• What “over-functioning” really teaches your team (and why it holds you back)
• The three leadership phases every founder needs to move through
• Why testing your systems before baby arrives is one of the smartest moves you can make

This Episode’s Homework:
Choose one way to practice stepping back this week. Whether it's a full day off or one project you delegate, give yourself a small, intentional test run—and pay attention to what it reveals.

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You don't have to choose between growing your business and your family.

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xx Aly
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