Between The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours

19 - Colour-Coded Diaries, Calendly & Clarity: Real Tools for Business Growth

Rebecca Newenham Season 2 Episode 4

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In this inspiring episode of Between the Bells, Rebecca is joined by Sarah Yandell - business coach, Get Ahead franchisee, and seasoned entrepreneur - for a deeply practical and honest conversation.

Sarah shares her journey from IVF and corporate life to launching multiple businesses, including her current dual role as coach and leader of the Essex & Suffolk Get Ahead team. They explore the power of community, the importance of documented processes, and how to plan with purpose when you're juggling life and business.

✨ You’ll hear:

  • Why automated tools like Calendly and Xero are game-changers
  • The surprising LinkedIn tool Sarah swears by
  • How routines (and colour-coded diaries) create calm and clarity
  • The power of resilience, community, and self-leadership
  • A simple but transformative homework assignment to bring your vision to life

Whether you're a parent building a business, or a founder needing structure and sanity, this episode is packed with relatable wisdom and grounded tips.

🔔 Don’t miss Sarah’s thoughts on whiteboards, workflows, and how to keep your business strategy visible and alive.

🔗 Links from the Show

📍 Work with Sarah:

https://yandellcoaching.com/home

https://yandellcoaching.co.uk/foundations-for-growth

https://getaheadva.com/team-member/sarah-yandell/

💼 Connect with Sarah:
LinkedIn – Sarah Yandell

📧 Email:
sarah@getaheadva.com

🎙️ Edited with precision by podcast editing master, Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real

⏺️ Got feedback, a question, or want to be on the show? Leave me a voice message by CLICKING HERE – we might even feature it in a future episode!

✨ Subscribe, follow, and share with anyone who’s growing their business between the bells.

🔗 Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebeccanewenham
🌐 Learn more about Get Ahead: getaheadva.com