Let’s talk mindset.

Not in the fluffy, overly zen, “just manifest it” kind of way (though a vision board never hurt anyone). We're talking about real, practical shifts in how you think, show up, and lead that change everything in your business and in how you respond to challenge and opportunity.

Because advisory, whether you’re the one giving it or receiving it, isn’t about coasting. It’s about showing up with intention. Being open to new perspectives. Taking the leap when the old way isn’t working. And trusting yourself to build the business (and life) you truly want.

So, if you're ready to get the most out of this journey, there are five essential mindset traits to cultivate.

Let’s dig into them, with examples, a few laughs, and a reminder that even on the messy days, you’ve got this.

🔥 1. Curiosity: The Catalyst for Growth

Curiosity is where all meaningful change begins.

When you’re curious, you’re not just accepting things as they are, you’re asking:

• Why do we do it this way?

• Is this working for us—or just familiar?

• What would this look like if it were easier?

Real Example:

Meet Sarah, an interior designer. For years, she’d been manually creating client proposals in Canva and emailing them one by one. It took hours. But “that’s just how I’ve always done it.”

Then curiosity kicked in.
”Surely there’s a faster way to do this?”

One late-night Google search led to a proposal software she’d never heard of. She trialled it, customised a few templates, and suddenly what used to take 3 hours now took 15 minutes.

Boom. Game changed.

Curiosity helped her create time she didn’t know she could have. And with that time? She started working on growing her audience instead of drowning in admin.

The Takeaway:

When you ask the right questions, and your mind is clear, the universe tends to deliver. (I know, it sounds a bit hokey pokey. I’m not saying hang crystals over your desk... but, whatever works.)

Sometimes, the solution was sitting right in front of you all along, you just needed the right question to spot it.

Try This:

Ask yourself:
👉 “Where am I just following habit, not strategy?”
👉 “What’s one area of my business I could get curious about this week?”

🔥 2. Commitment: Show Up Like You Mean It

Here’s the not-so-sexy truth: growth doesn’t happen in one inspirational workshop or one clever LinkedIn post.

It happens when you show up again and again. Especially on the days you don’t feel like it.

Real Example:

James runs a warehouse-based eCommerce business. He signed up for advisory support because his cash flow was a mess, invoices weren’t getting chased, and stock was piling up.

We gave him a roadmap. But there was a catch: he had to start holding a 30-minute weekly finance check-in—just him, his dashboard, and a brew. No excuses.

At first, he missed a few. But then he set a recurring calendar alert and committed.

Three months in?

• Stock issues resolved.

• Debtor days down by 20%.

• Cash flow stabilised.

He didn’t need a miracle. He just needed consistency.

The Takeaway:

Commitment isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence.

It’s choosing to act in alignment with your goals even when it’s boring or uncomfortable.

Because when you keep showing up, results start to show up too.

Try This:

Ask yourself:
👉 “What’s one small, repeatable action I could commit to this month?”
👉 “If I fully backed myself, how would I be showing up this week?”

🔥 3. Courage: Do the Scary Thing Anyway

Ah yes—courage, the spicy little ingredient behind every breakthrough.

If curiosity gets the wheels turning, courage is what gets the car moving.

Courage is the decision to do the thing even when you’re scared.

Not reckless. Not impulsive. But brave.

Real Example:

Emma, a freelance copywriter, was fully booked but earning nowhere near what she needed. Her pricing hadn’t changed in years, and she was scared that raising her rates would scare clients off.

But with some support and solid data to back her value, she sent “the email.”
The one where she let clients know that prices were going up.
Her voice shook when she hit send.

You know what happened?

• 80% stayed.

• 10% negotiated a smaller package.

• 10% left… and she replaced them within a month—with higher-paying, easier-to-work-with clients.

The thing she was most afraid of?
It opened the door to her best year yet.

The Takeaway:

Every major business leap will feel uncomfortable at first.
Your brain will shout things like, “What if this doesn’t work?”
Let it shout.

Do it anyway.

Because fear often shows up right before things get good.

Try This:

Ask yourself:
👉 “What decision am I avoiding because it feels uncomfortable?”
👉 “If I knew I couldn’t fail, what would I do next?”

🔥 4. Positivity: Stay Hopeful, Stay Focused

Look, business isn’t all wins and rainbows.
There will be quiet months, difficult clients, and the occasional printer that seems personally out to ruin your morning.

But positivity, the belief that things can and will improve, is what keeps you going.

Real Example:

Tom and Ellie run a small creative agency. They had a slow quarter and were starting to panic. Leads were down, their energy was low, and everything felt hard.

Instead of spiralling, they held a “what’s working” meeting.

They reminded themselves of:

• Clients who raved about their work.

• Testimonials they hadn’t shared.

• Processes that were working.

Then they built a short campaign around it.

Two weeks later? Two ideal clients landed. Not from ads or gimmicks—just from showing up with renewed belief.

The Takeaway:

Positivity isn’t pretending everything is fine, it’s choosing to believe that challenges are temporary, and effort pays off.

And when you hold that belief, your energy shifts. You become magnetic.

Opportunities notice.

Try This:

At the end of your week, ask:
👉 “What went right this week?”
👉 “What’s one win—big or small—I’m proud of?”

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🔥 5. Self-Belief: Back Yourself

This one might be the hardest… but it’s also the most transformative.

You have to back yourself.
Even when you’re not 100% sure.
Even when you’re new.
Even when other people don’t fully get it yet.

Because if you don’t believe in your vision, why would anyone else?

Real Example:

Let’s talk about me for a moment.
I started out as an accountant. I knew the ins and outs of compliance, tax, bookkeeping, and reporting like the back of my hand. And I loved helping clients make sense of their numbers.

But over time, I realised I wanted to go beyond the numbers.
I didn’t just want to record what had happened, I wanted to help shape what happened next.
That meant stepping into advisory.

It meant guiding clients through pricing strategy, systems, process improvements, team changes, cash flow fixes—the real stuff that moves a business forward.

And I’ll be honest: it was scary at first.

What if people didn’t see me as more than “just” their accountant?
What if I got pushback for changing the model?
What if I didn’t have all the answers?

But I trusted my experience. I leaned into everything I did know, and stayed open to learning what I didn’t (hello, growth mindset).

Bit by bit, I started talking about advisory. Hosting meetings that weren’t just about reconciling the books, but about planning, problem-solving, and genuinely moving the needle.

Now?
I work with dream clients.
I’ve built a framework that creates real change.
And my business is built around impact, not just input.

It all started with backing myself.

The Takeaway:

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
But you do need to believe that you’ll figure it out.

That belief changes how you walk into rooms.
How you price your offers.
How you navigate tough conversations.

Self-belief is the fuel that keeps your vision alive.

Try This:

Ask yourself:
👉 “What would I do if I believed in myself 100%?”
👉 “Where am I waiting for permission I don’t actually need?”

Final Thoughts: Mindset Is the Engine of Momentum

Advisory is a process of transformation, not just in your business but in you.

And transformation doesn’t come from hacks or one-off sessions.
It comes from the way you think, feel, and act consistently.

So if you bring:

• Curiosity to explore better ways,

• Commitment to keep showing up,

• Courage to face the fear,

• Positivity to fuel the journey, and

• Self-belief to back your vision......then you won’t just grow your business, you’ll evolve as a leader.

Bring your energy.
Bring your ambition.
Bring your willingness to get a little uncomfortable and a little inspired.

Let’s make extraordinary things happen. ✨🎯