The Effortless CEO

Mar 03 2025 176 ep. 13 mins 1
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Design a life first business that works even when you don't.

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6 Daily Habits That Create Burnout For Small Business Owners

Mar 03 2025 10 mins  
In this conversation, Ilonka Ras discusses the pervasive issue of burnout among business owners, emphasising that it often sneaks up on individuals and manifests through various emotional and physical symptoms. She identifies three primary causes of burnout: chronic stress, ineffective planning, and operating from a place of fear. Ilonka also outlines six daily habits that contribu

#165 Rebuilding your business after loss - with Judith Bester

Feb 10 2025 29 mins  
Join me in conversation with Judith Bester as we discuss how found her way back to loving and rebuilding business after the loss of her son in 2019. Interested in getting coached by Ilonka? Click here to schedule a complimentary consultation call. Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On

#164 When it feels more like running on fumes than running a business

Feb 03 2025 5 mins  
In this conversation, Ilonka Ras discusses the common misconceptions surrounding systems in business, particularly the belief that they are only for large companies. She emphasises the importance of having systems in place to improve efficiency and reduce overwhelm for business owners. Ilonka provides practical examples of simple systems that can be implemented to create more freed

#163 The power of a good question

Jan 21 2025 7 mins  
In this conversation, Ilonka Ras emphasises the transformative power of asking the right questions in business. She illustrates how a simple question can lead to groundbreaking inventions, using the example of Edwin Land and the Polaroid camera. The discussion highlights the difference between unhelpful and helpful questions, encouraging listeners to focus on inquiries that drive c

REPLAY Ep #150 The Subtle Signs Of A Business That Can Run Without You

Jan 13 2025 10 mins  
I read a post by Ramit Sethi a couple of months ago, and the question he posed to his audience was: What are some subtle signs of wealth? The comments that flooded in were hilarious and so on point. My favorite one was: Using an iPhone without a screen protector or protective casing. It made me laugh because it's such a small thing, but it says so much. It speaks to an ease or conf

Ep #162 Independence Opportunities: How Life's Inconveniences Reveal the Next Step for Your Business

Jan 06 2025 7 mins  
If you’ve ever felt like getting sick is a major inconvenience as a business owner. You’re in the right place. I am going to share how you can use these “life happens” moments to dramatically increase your efficiency and make your business more independent from you. Watch this Episode on YOUTUBE HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (

REPLAY Ep #117 Pressure Is Optional

Dec 30 2024 7 mins  
In this week's episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, we talk about Pressure. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it just part of the experience of being a business owner? Do we have a choice in the matter or should we just make peace with it and accept that feeling pressure is just part of the territory that comes with entrepreneurship? Watch the Episode on HERE Link to Music Credits Track:

Ep #161 Growing Your Business Doing Only Two Things

Dec 23 2024 10 mins  
If you want to be more present in your life and spend more time doing the things that make you feel alive…not just in your personal life but also in your business…and your current reality is the exact opposite of that…this episode is for you. Grab the Full Show Notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 70

Ep #160 When saying yes hurts your business

Dec 16 2024 8 mins  
In this week’s episode of The EffortLESS CEO Podcast, I share the story of a client who found herself overwhelmed after agreeing to take on a new client when she literally didn’t have space in her calendar. She thought saying no would hurt her business. Grab the FULL SHOW NOTES HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Bab

Ep #159 Choose Your Hard

Dec 09 2024 4 mins  
In Episode #159, Choose Your Hard, we dive into: - Why your brain fights change - The neuroscience behind resistance and how to rewire it. - How staying in the “known hard” holds you back from what’s possible. - Why real growth always comes with discomfort—and how to lean into it. Grab the FULL SHOW NOTES HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamal