WOW - hello, hi! That little hiatus was not intentional. I'm back friends and I'm filling you in on all the goss of what's been happening behind the scenes, why the break and what you can expect in this space moving forward. Come and connect with me over on IG. If you're keen to learn more about SOAR just send me a DM at https://www.instagram.com/moniqueharding_/ It feels good to be back behind the mic with you all. Cheering for you, always, Monique xo…

Recent weather events in Southeast Queensland have been a stark reminder of this, with unexpected disruptions affecting daily routines and businesses alike. This episode reflects on how to manage those curveballs and maintain momentum despite setbacks. Acknowledging your feelings before seeking solutions, and reinforce resilience by recalling past challenges you've overcome. Focus deeply on strategies that are proven to deliver results rather than spreading your efforts too thin. Topics Covered: The inevitability of unexpected challenges Why emotional regulation is crucial during difficult times The importance of anchoring into helpful beliefs Shifting from problem-focused thinking to opportunity-based thinking How to zoom out and realign with your long-term vision Creating an actionable plan to rebuild momentum Turn unexpected challenges into valuable growth opportunities, allowing you to come back stronger and more aligned than before. Once you're clear on your goals, identify the most effective actions based on what has worked for you in the past. If you're looking to build a resilient mindset and develop strategies that support your business through uncertainty, Luminate is designed to help you do just that. Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

In this episode, we focus on a key concept that underpins my coaching philosophy: the belief that success is deeply personal and cannot be achieved through a one-size-fits-all approach. This philosophy has driven the phenomenal results experienced by my clients, encompassing both financial success and improved lifestyle outcomes. Topics Covered: The limitations of prescriptive business strategies Why aligning strategy with personal values and lifestyle is crucial The importance of authenticity and consistency in solopreneurship Understanding success as a result of internal processes rather than surface-level tactics How discovering your unique strategy can unlock sustainable growth For those ready to uncover their own unique success strategy and build a business that aligns with their values, strengths, and lifestyle, Luminate program offers expert guidance and support. To join the waitlist and gain access to exclusive early bird pricing, savings, and email coaching support, Explore Luminate here Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

Reflecting on the mindset of readiness in business, this episode delves into the common patterns that may be holding entrepreneurs back. It explores the illusions of perfect timing, the limiting beliefs that keep businesses stagnant, and the importance of taking action despite uncertainty. Topics Covered: The illusion of the "right time" and its impact on business growth. Common limiting beliefs around legitimacy and success. The importance of consistency and treating business as a priority. The role of mindset in shaping business outcomes. Overcoming external deflections such as market conditions, social media algorithms, and economic concerns. The "almost there" mentality and how it keeps entrepreneurs stuck. The power of structured goal setting and focused action within business coaching programs. If this resonates, now is the time to commit. Join Luminate today and start making powerful shifts in business and mindset. Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

Today, we’re diving into a big one: hacking your relationship with time for success. Let’s shift the way we view time, focus, and productivity so you can create more ease and impact in your business. Topics Covered: Why success isn’t about finding one missing piece but rather making small, consistent shifts over time. How high-achieving entrepreneurs often fall into the trap of prioritising tasks over true impact. Understanding how much time you actually have to work on your business and investing it wisely. How consuming content and strategising is not the same as taking action. Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

In this episode, we dive into the mindset shifts needed for long-term business success. We explore the hidden blocks that hold entrepreneurs back and practical strategies to overcome them. Topics Covered: Why plateaus aren’t random but valuable signals. The common misconception that more strategy is the answer. How your thinking, decision-making, and energy influence plateaus. The Four Modes: reactive, forceful, intellectual, and intuitive. How to identify which mode you’re stuck in and shift out of it Your Next Steps: Identify which mode you might be stuck in. Take one action today to shift your energy, whether that’s simplifying your strategy, pausing to reflect, or trusting your gut. Surround yourself with the right support. Growth happens in community, not in isolation. This is your invitation to join a powerful space where you’ll get expert coaching, mindset shifts, and strategies to move forward faster. Trust your instincts and take action from a place of alignment. Check out my Ready to Receive Challenge , I created this audio series to help you rewire your mindset, clear resistance, and start receiving bigger results with less hustle. If you’re ready to move through these plateaus with clarity, confidence, and strategic support, Luminate is for you. Shoot me a DM or apply via the link below. Currently enrolling final spaces for our 2025 Luminate cohort; Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

There's nothing more frustrating than feeling like you are working harder than ever but not getting results. In today's episode, I’m dispelling the belief that more effort equals more success and why that mindset might be the very thing keeping you from scaling your business. Topics Covered: Why working harder isn’t always the answer (and can actually hold you back) The "fly hitting the window" analogy and how it relates to your business Common ways high performers unknowingly sabotage their own progress The difference between busy work and needle-moving activities How to apply 10x thinking to scale your business more strategically Practical Insights & Strategies: ✔️The key question to ask yourself when you feel like you just need to "do more" ✔️ How to spot the hidden habits that are keeping you stuck ✔️ A powerful exercise to help you identify what’s actually driving results in your business ✔️ Why challenging industry norms is crucial to building a sustainable business Your Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, I want you to take action. Check out my Ready to Receive Challenge , I created this audio series to help you rewire your mindset, clear resistance, and start receiving bigger results with less hustle. And if you’re ready to ditch the hustle and step into high-performance thinking, then Luminate is where you need to be. Let’s chat about whether it’s the right fit for you, send me a DM or apply via the link below. Currently enrolling final spaces for our 2025 Luminate cohort; Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

This episode is all about stepping into your CEO role with confidence and intention. I’m sharing practical strategies to help you structure your ideal week so you can perform at your best without burning out. Whether you’re struggling with procrastination or stuck in the hustle, this episode will help you find balance and focus on what truly moves the needle in your business. We’ll Dive Into: Why thinking like a CEO shifts your business mindset The power of structured time blocks and how to create them How to avoid burnout while maintaining high performance My own transition to a more efficient, sustainable work schedule What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to map out an ideal week that prioritizes both your business and lifestyle The hidden ways overworking (or underworking) could be sabotaging your success Why “hard finishes” are essential for work-life balance Practical ways to optimize your time, so you can achieve more while working less Join Luminate in 2025: Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

I thought it would be really interesting to dive into a topic that often goes unnoticed when it comes to growth. What I’ve seen in my work is that transformation isn’t always visible right away. It's a gradual process until, suddenly, it all clicks. Inside Luminate, we’ve been exploring the shifts in mindset required to make 10x decisions instead of 2x ones. These changes are now manifesting incredible external results such as hiring multiple staff, doubling revenue, signing dream clients, streamlining processes, and creating wealth and spaciousness in life with ease. I wanted to capture that essence in today’s episode, focusing on aligning your inner world to create the success you crave. We’ll dive into: Why inner work is the foundation of outer success. How your beliefs, shaped by your past, drive your thoughts, emotions, and actions. The importance of breaking familiar patterns to step into your next level of abundance. A practical approach to micro-dosing positivity and rewiring your mindset for success. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The role of identity and beliefs in shaping your business success. Why action and strategy alone aren’t enough without energetic alignment. Tools to shift from limiting beliefs to inspired action, including visioning and mindset practices. How being intentional about your environment and connections amplifies your results. If making money with ease, breaking free from the “rushing woman’s syndrome,” and calling in abundance resonate with you, you’ll love what’s in store. And if you're listening in real-time, don’t forget to join my Ready to Receive experience starting soon. It’s your chance to embody these principles in a free, immersive journey. Join the Ready to Receive Challenge WORK WITH MONIQUE; Join Luminate in 2025: Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

As I reflect on the energy I’m bringing into 2025, I can see how much my mindset and business have evolved. In this episode, I’m sharing a deeper look into my journey—balancing family life, transitioning my business to scalable programs, and letting go of the “push” culture I once embraced. With both of my kids now in school and a busier household schedule, I’ve leaned into intentional planning for clarity and balance, not just in life but in my work as well. I also dive into the key shifts I’m making for exponential growth—streamlining my time, creating legacy content, and refining my messaging to focus on impact over effort. It’s about working smarter, not harder, and embracing rest and intuition as part of sustainable performance. My goals have shifted from doing more to doing what fuels me. If you’re in a similar season, I’d love for you to join my upcoming “Ready to Receive” challenge. Together, we’ll explore how to create value with less effort while staying present and intentional. Let’s make 2025 the year of aligned growth and transformative results! Join the Ready to Receive Challenge WORK WITH MONIQUE; Join Luminate in 2025: Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

Building a business is a process and hindsight (or as I like to affectionately refer to it "our rearview mirror") is a powerful teacher. In this episode, I’m sharing five game-changing lessons I wish I’d known when I started out. These aren’t the fluffy, feel-good tips you hear everywhere else, these are the ones that could’ve saved me time, energy, and a lot of frustration. We’re talking about why clients don’t just appear, how to create what your audience actually needs, and the one thing that will make your offers irresistible. You’ll hear the truth about financial security and why simplicity is your secret weapon for consistency. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a reset, this episode will give you the mindset shifts and practical strategies to move forward with clarity and confidence. Join Luminate in 2025: Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

2025 is nearing, and it’s time to answer with a whole new level of intention, focus, and growth. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly what it takes to become the version of yourself who has the results, the wealth, and the fulfilment you’ve been craving. Spoiler: it’s not about doing what you’ve always done. We’ll dive into: Why the version of you today isn’t equipped for your 2025 goals—and how to bridge that gap. How to reclaim your time and energy by auditing your habits (and saying goodbye to unconscious scrolling). The power of your environment: Who are you surrounded by, and are they helping you rise? Why true growth feels uncomfortable and why that’s a good thing. If you’re ready to stop flirting with your potential and commit to long-term success, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The key habits and mindset shifts to build a foundation for success in 2025. How to recognise and stop patterns of unconscious living that keep you stuck. Why intentionality with your time, habits, and relationships is the ultimate game-changer. The surprising truth about discomfort—and how it signals you’re levelling up. Join Luminate in 2025: Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

If your content isn’t hitting the mark or pulling in the right people, there’s one core issue at play = you’ve lost you. In this episode, I’m unpacking why focusing on trends, algorithms, or what’s “supposed” to work is steering your content (and your clients) away from your business. Here’s what we’ll cover: The #1 mistake service-based business owners make with their content. Why losing touch with your voice is losing you clients. How to reconnect with your strengths, beliefs, and vision to create magnetic content. Simple steps to create content that feels natural and converts effortlessly. Authentic content isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up as you and creating connections that matter. If you’re ready to get back to the root of what makes your brand thrive, this episode is for you. Join Luminate in 2025: Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here. WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Allen, an accomplished mortgage broker and a complete disruptor in the self-employed lending space. Sarah shares her journey from corporate banking to entrepreneurship, overcoming personal and professional challenges, and building a business rooted in trust and client-centered solutions. Highlights: The emotional journey of entrepreneurship: Overcoming impostor syndrome and self-doubt to create a business that reflects her authentic values. Client-centric practices: Advocating for deeper client relationships, collaboration with accountants, and customized financial solutions. Supporting self-employed clients: Insights into helping clients with tailored strategies for navigating financial complexities, mental health challenges, and personal growth. Overcoming childhood conditioning: Sarah discusses how early experiences shaped her approach to visibility, vulnerability, and fostering deep client relationships. Breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry: Redefining traditional broker roles with a focus on service and trust. Financial empowerment: From building long-term trust with clients to emphasizing holistic discussions about future financial goals, Sarah highlights the importance of informed decision-making. Connect with Sarah: For obligation-free home loan reviews, reach out to Sarah on Instagram @pilotlendingsolutions or visit her website . She’s passionate about supporting clients to achieve their goals with confidence and clarity. Join Luminate in 2025: Take the next step in your growth journey! Apply here . WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2025? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…

In this episode, I sit down with Clare Wood, an expert in money mindset and practical finance strategies. Together, we explore the intersection of mindset and financial success, providing listeners with actionable insights to strengthen both their mental and financial resilience. In this episode we cover; The Evolving Online Business Space: Clare shares how the constant evolution of business, including new technologies like AI, keeps her engaged and adaptable. Mindset in Entrepreneurship: A discussion on how resilience and a growth mindset help navigate business challenges, shifting perspective from fearing setbacks to learning from them. Building Financial Confidence: Practical tips to move past financial overwhelm and take control by regularly reviewing finances and creating actionable game plans. Reinvestment Strategies: Clare addresses the balance between reinvesting in a business and maintaining financial stability, highlighting that individual risk tolerance should inform these decisions. If you’re looking to deepen your money mindset and gain practical financial insights, connect with her on Instagram @clare_wood_coach or through her website: https://clarewood.com/ or download her book WORK WITH MONIQUE; Interested in being coached by me in 2024? Check out if its for you. 📧 Join my email community 🪩 Explore Luminate 💻 Book a connection call…