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Vision To Grow
Welcome to Vision To Grow, the podcast for vision-driven entrepreneurs who are brilliant at what they do—but buried under the weight of backend chaos. I’m your host, a systems-obsessed, straight-talking Integrator who lives for turning big ideas into clean, streamlined execution. 🎯
With a background in corporate operations, recruitment, and consulting, I bring over 15 years of experience building high-performing teams and scalable systems. My mission? To help you ditch the firefighting and finally step fully into your CEO role. 👏
Each episode dives into the real-world strategies behind sustainable business growth—no fluff, no theory overload. Whether it's building out team operations, systemizing client delivery, or finally getting out of your own inbox, I bring you practical, done-for-you insights that simplify your business and your life. I blend strategic thinking with gritty, in-the-trenches implementation—because knowing what to do isn’t enough if you’re still doing it all yourself. I work behind the scenes with visionary business owners to create clarity, flow, and breathing room in their days. 👥
I’m a Northern English mum of two, now living in Australia, and I know what it’s like to juggle family, business, and the occasional spreadsheet for a family holiday. From navigating after-school chaos to managing multi-million-dollar operations, I’ve seen it all, and I’m here to help you cut through the noise and scale smart. If you’re ready to grow your business without burning out, you’re in the right place. Got a question or want to connect? Send me a DM on Instagram—I love a voice drop! ❤️
Vision To Grow
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: The Truth Behind Alisha’s VIP CEO Reset, and Her Epic Results
This one hit me hard, because it’s exactly why I do what I do.
Today I’m joined by Alisha Wood, founder of Mentoring Young Minds, a tutoring and mentoring business that’s changing how education supports both academics and wellbeing. When Alisha came to me earlier this year, she was running a thriving business, 18 tutors, dozens of kids, endless demand for her tutoring services, while still teaching three days a week and raising two under two.
She wasn’t failing. She was maxed out.
Emails unopened for a month. No time to think. No room to breathe.
In this episode, we go deep on what it looks like to pull a business apart, piece by piece, and rebuild it so it can finally hold you, not break you.
Inside this episode:
✨ How Alisha turned her burnout into a catalyst for sustainable growth
✨ The systems and hires that helped her step out of the weeds and into her CEO role
✨ Why teaching backgrounds make incredible founders (and how that strength can become a bottleneck)
✨ How to scale a people-centric, high-demand business without losing heart
✨ The power of having the right structure, so your passion doesn’t become your prison
Alisha’s story is proof that you don’t need to slow down to find clarity, you just need the right strategy and support.
If you’re sitting where she was, in demand, exhausted, knowing something has to change, this episode is your sign.
It’s time to rebuild your business so it serves your life, not the other way around. And if you’re ready to turn that clarity into action, it’s time for your VIP Day.
👉 Book your VIP Day here: https://cal.com/grow-with-chrissy/grow-advantage-vip-day
Guest Links
👩🏫 Alisha Wood – Founder, Mentoring Young Minds
🌐 www.mentoringyoungminds.com.au
📸 Instagram – @mentoring.young.minds
Update from your Hiring Advantage Podcast host Chrissy.
Hiring Advantage has expanded into Grow Advantage! New podcast episodes are coming in 2025.
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