Are you constantly spinning plates?
If you’re leading an SME right now, you probably know the feeling: your day is a juggling act, and just when you think you’ve got a handle on one thing, three more urgent issues pop up. Between regulatory changes, new tech, rising customer expectations, and the pressure to deliver more with less, it can feel like you’re over-stretched and constantly spinning plates.
Maintaining agility – the very thing that has helped your business succeed – suddenly feels harder than ever. And if you’re honest, some days it feels overwhelming.
What We See CEOs Struggling With
Here’s what many of the leaders we work with tell us:
- Too much to decide, too little clarity – with so many moving parts, it’s easy to feel stuck or hesitant.
- Always in firefighting mode – urgent issues take over, leaving little time for strategy or planning.
- Feeling stretched thin – you’re expected to know about compliance, HR, tech, ESG, and more, all while leading your team.
- Keeping teams aligned during change – rapid shifts can unsettle people and slow down your ability to pivot.
- Sacrificing family time – you keep working for an extra 30 minutes, which stretches into 2 hours and before you know it you’ve missed dinner with the children and are racing to get home for bedtime.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. It’s a challenge that nearly every CEO of a growing business is facing in 2025.
How Coaching Can Make a Difference
That’s where coaching comes in. It’s not about telling you what to do – it’s about giving you space to think, gain clarity, and make decisions with confidence. Working with a coach can help you:
- Step back from the day-to-day chaos and focus on the big picture.
- Prioritise what really matters, and let go of what doesn’t.
- Build resilience, so the pressures of leadership don’t take a personal toll.
- Explore fresh perspectives and options you might not see on your own.
A Thought to Leave You With
Take a moment and ask yourself:
👉 Am I maintaining my agility, or just reacting to whatever comes my way?
👉 Who can I talk to, safely, about these challenges. Who will help me see things more clearly?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the competing demands on your time, coaching could be the support that helps you regain focus, confidence, and control. Why not start with a conversation? We’d love to hear what’s on your mind and explore together how coaching might give you the space and clarity you need.
