• New Year, Aligned You Part 6 - Yield
    Jan 3 2025

    In this final episode of the New Year Aligned You mini-series, Karine Parthenais emphasizes the importance of yielding and reflection in The Work VACAY framework. She encourages listeners to celebrate their achievements, learn from setbacks, and approach the new year with grace and purpose. The episode serves as a reminder to appreciate progress, acknowledge challenges, and maintain accountability in business goals.

    Takeaways

    • Yielding is the final stage of The Work VACAY framework.
    • Reflection is essential for personal and business growth.
    • Celebrate your achievements to maintain motivation.
    • It's okay to not accomplish everything; life happens.
    • Understanding your pace is crucial for success.
    • The Work VACAY framework can be applied throughout the year.
    • Regular reflection helps in planning and accountability.
    • Embrace the new year with excitement and open arms.
    • You are worth investing time in your business.
    • Community support can enhance your growth journey.




    Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

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    9 mins
  • New Year, Aligned You Part 5 - Adapt
    Jan 3 2025

    In this episode of the Jigger podcast, Karine Parthenais discusses the importance of adapting within The Work VACAY framework. She emphasizes that adapting is inevitable and not a sign of failure, but rather an opportunity to reassess and prioritize goals. The conversation covers how to categorize tasks, prioritize relevant actions, and break down larger tasks into manageable steps. Karine encourages listeners to embrace a mindset shift that allows for flexibility and understanding of the current season in their business journey.

    Takeaways

    • Adapting is a crucial part of achieving sustainable success.
    • Life can disrupt plans, but it's important to remain flexible.
    • Reassessing goals helps in maintaining alignment with your vision.
    • Not completing tasks is not a failure; it's an opportunity to pivot.
    • Categorizing tasks can provide clarity and focus.
    • Prioritize tasks that directly support your overarching goals.
    • Breaking down tasks into smaller steps can lead to progress.
    • A mindset shift is necessary to embrace adaptation.
    • Letting go of irrelevant tasks can lighten your load.
    • Taking things one step at a time is key to moving forward.



    Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

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    11 mins
  • New Year, Aligned You Part 4 - Conquer
    Jan 2 2025

    In this episode of the New Year Aligned You mini-series, Karine Parthenais introduces The Work VACAY framework, focusing on the 'Conquer' phase, which emphasizes taking actionable steps towards achieving goals. She discusses the importance of decomposing large goals into manageable tasks, prioritizing these tasks based on their impact, and setting deadlines to maintain accountability. The episode encourages listeners to celebrate small wins and maintain momentum throughout the year.

    Takeaways

    • We need to take proactive steps to achieve our goals.
    • It's essential to gather and reflect on important information.
    • Decomposing goals into smaller tasks makes them manageable.
    • Prioritizing tasks helps in focusing on what matters most.
    • Deadlines create accountability and help maintain focus.
    • Celebrate small wins to keep motivation high.
    • It's important to be realistic about timelines and resources.
    • Action is what makes your plan a reality.
    • Stay excited about your goals to avoid losing momentum.
    • Utilize tools and resources to streamline your planning process.




    Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

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    16 mins
  • New Year, Aligned You Part 3 - Aim
    Dec 29 2024

    In this episode of the Sweet Without Sugar podcast, host Karine Parthenais discusses The Work VACAY framework, focusing on the importance of Aiming for the new year. She emphasizes the need for realistic and achievable goals, and encourages listeners to align their goals with their vision and values. The episode also covers prioritization of goals and the significance of reflection in the goal-setting process, ultimately motivating listeners to take action towards their aspirations.

    Takeaways


    • Reflect on the past year to inform future goals.
    • Aim for realistic and achievable goals to avoid burnout.
    • Prioritize goals based on personal importance and impact.
    • SMART goals provide a clear framework for goal setting.
    • Align goals with your vision and core values.
    • Celebrate accomplishments, no matter how small.
    • Recognize that every commitment comes with trade-offs.
    • Use reflection to refine and prioritize your goals.
    • Embrace the challenges of entrepreneurship as a privilege.
    • Action is essential to achieving your goals.






    Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

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    14 mins
  • New Year, Aligned You Part 2 - Visualize
    Dec 28 2024

    In this episode of the Sweet Without Sugar podcast, Karine Parthenais introduces the Work Vacay framework, focusing on the importance of clarifying one's vision and aligning it with long-term goals. She emphasizes the difference between vision and goals, the significance of sustainable success, and the need to acknowledge the current season of life. Karine encourages listeners to visualize their vision in a way that resonates with them, whether through mind mapping or journaling, and highlights that growth in business can take many forms beyond just financial metrics. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reflect on their vision and prepare for the next episode.

    Takeaways

    • Start the year aligned with your true goals.
    • Vision and goals are not the same; understand the difference.
    • Long-term thinking is crucial for sustainable success.
    • Acknowledge the season of life you're in to avoid burnout.
    • Visualize your vision in a way that works for you.
    • Growth can be about personal development, not just numbers.
    • Follow your intuition and do what feels right for you.
    • Clarifying your vision is essential for future planning.
    • Keep your vision accessible for motivation.
    • Prepare for the next steps in your goal-setting journey.




    Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

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    13 mins
  • New Year, Aligned You Part 1 - Reflect
    Dec 27 2024

    In this episode of the Sweet Without Sugar podcast, Karine Parthenais introduces her new YouTube format and reflects on her journey as a business owner. She emphasizes the importance of taking intentional breaks, celebrating wins, and learning from challenges. Karine shares her experiences with downsizing her office space, taking action towards her goals, and the lessons learned about collaboration and self-reliance. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their past year and take proactive steps towards their future.

    Takeaways

    • Karine is transitioning her podcast to YouTube for better engagement.
    • Reflection on the past year is crucial for personal and professional growth.
    • Taking intentional breaks can lead to clarity and better decision-making.
    • Celebrating wins, no matter how small, is important for motivation.
    • Downsizing can be a strategic win in business.
    • Taking action towards goals is essential for progress.
    • Not everyone will share the same passion for your business.
    • Self-reflection helps in understanding personal motivations and goals.
    • You can achieve success both independently and collaboratively.
    • It's important to embrace change and adapt to new circumstances.


    Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

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    26 mins