One-on-one coaching provides you with an intimate, customized, 100% focused-on-you-experience with a dedicated coach that can help you gain momentum very quickly depending on how open and honest you are with your wants and needs (don’t worry -- we will work together to figure out all the big and little things that you want for you and your business!).
Group coaching connects you with a business coach in a dedicated virtual or in-person setting with a specific topic or theme for the group such as working on your business goals and plan.
But what makes SMART courses and group coaching unique is that you are intentionally surrounded by a support network of ambitious, like-minded, driven business owners with whom you can share your experiences and lessons with, ask questions, celebrate your successes, ask for help with challenges, and know that there is a dedicated support team behind you every step of the way.
SMART courses and group coaching encourages you to grow with a business coach by your side, as well as a new network of colleagues, peers, friends, and new potential clients or referral sources!
Plus, all courses and group coaching programs are neurodiverse-friendly.
One-on-One vs. Group Coaching
Is a course or group coaching program right for you?
Are you feeling isolated, stuck or overwhelmed and would benefit from collaborating with other entrepreneurs?
Does it excite you when you think about surrounding yourself with a team of ambitious, driven, empowering individuals who all want to start, grow or expand in 2025?
Do you want to feel inspired and be a part of something bigger than you? Be a part of your own success story but also a contributor to the success stories of others too?
Do you struggle with dedicating time to work ON your business (specifically developing and staying committed to your goals)? Would a structured, supportive and collaborative group environment motivate you and help you stay accountable?
If you answered ‘yes!’, keep reading to learn how you can join one of the SMART courses and group coaching programs in 2025.
My Commitment
I aim to create an inclusive space and approach my work with openness. My coaching style and course development is neurodiverse-friendly.
I seek to co-create safer spaces through collaboration and respect of the inherent dignity and diversity of all people.
Testimonial
“Jodi is an INCREDIBLE business coach. Admittedly, I did not think coaching was something I would be into, boy was I wrong. Jodi ran the Small Business grant program I was fortunate to be part of at Hamilton City Hall, and I thoroughly enjoyed her personality and teaching style. So signing up to work with her through Work Smart was an obvious choice for me. Jodi is honest and direct, yet kind and fun to talk to, she will not waste your time with fake platitudes.
I HIGHLY recommend her programs if you want to take your small business to the next level.”
— Jaime D., Kitties and Cabernet [Owner]
Smart Growth Strategies Simplified Program Participant - Fall 2022
Smart Courses & Group Coaching Programs
It’s Time for a
Business RESET
>> Mini Course <<
The Business RESET program is for
Existing business owners who find themselves struggling to build and grow their business.
Business owners who are not hitting goals, questioning why they aren’t growing, or thinking about giving up.
Business owners who want to grow but don’t know how to grow or what to do next.
Business owners who are personally struggling, lack support and may be second guessing their decision to start a business.
If you connected with any of the above statements, first - I want you to know that you are not alone.
My name is Jodi and I have been where you are. I have struggled, second-guessed starting a business, and felt like a failure when I didn’t succeed (or especially when I compared myself to other entrepreneurs).
Over the last 10 years, I have fought hard to get my business to where it is today.
I asked for help. I tried new things. I failed. I succeeded. I kept trying. And on multiple occasions, I paused, reflected and allowed myself the opportunity to reset.
After working with hundreds of business owners, I have found that many do not allow themselves the opportunity to pause or reset.
Many do not think they are allowed to - or even are aware of the idea of stopping in order to reflect, plan and prepare again.
That’s why I’m here today. And, I think that’s why you’re here today too.
So, I have a favour to ask of you …
Before giving up or losing more of yourself or your finances, I ask that you allow yourself to pause, reflect and reset on your business and the life you wanted when you decided to run your own business.
I want to help you understand and celebrate all the successes you accomplished, break down where mistakes were made or expectations weren’t met, and help you build up a new plan for your business to start 2025 strong and brilliant!
Will you allow yourself the opportunity to reset?
Goal Setting &
Action Planning
>> Workshops <<
Goal setting is not just about writing words on paper.
It’s about creating a plan to implement them, manage them and be accountable to them.
I understand that for some, setting goals in the past didn’t work out or may have overwhelmed or even disappointed you.
But setting goals for your business is crucial for it’s success.
And it’s success is your success.
I have helped business owners set and plan goals for over 10 years.
And now, I want to help you!
I have designed a goal setting and action planning system that shows you a clearer, simpler way of creating goals AND following through.
This workshop is a series of three sessions, where we meet once per month to:
Learn about goal setting.
Create real, applicable, actionable goals.
Lay out a plan to achieve each goal.
Learn how to hold ourselves accountable for completing each goal.
How to continue creating new goals in the future.
Each session is one hour and includes interactive exercises, personalized homework and accountability check-ins between sessions.
Dates:
Wednesday, February 12th
@ 12pm or 7pm ETWednesday, March 12th
@ 12pm or 7pm ETWednesday, April 9th
@ 12pm or 7pm ET
Cost:
$99 +HST CAD for all three!
Let’s get 2025 planned and organized with clear goals and accountable actions to
follow-through and see your business grow.
Introduction to
Business Financials
>> Mini Course <<
When you start your own business, you are thrown into a world of numbers from pricing to taxes to mark-ups and profit/loss.
Many business owners feel lost or overwhelmed trying to manage the costs to start a business, much less how much they need to make each month to cover the business’ expenses.
I’ve worked with hundreds of business owners at different stages that have admitted to intentionally avoiding their bank statements or updating their spreadsheets.
They will hire bookkeepers or accountants to ‘take care of it’ assuming that they will follow-up if the numbers don’t make sense.
But your business needs you to understand the numbers so that you can cover your expenses, plan your growth and pay yourself.
This four-week mini course will guide you through the basics of how to manage your money today and plan for your future.
We will meet once a week to discuss important topics and bring clarity & simplicity to the world of numbers.
Let’s kickstart 2025 off by putting your numbers under a spotlight so we can understand how to make the numbers match the goals you want to achieve.
Testimonial
“Jodi was a pleasure to work with. She was approachable & knowledgeable. I completed her Accountability Course for my business, and found each session a good combination of structured topics and tasks, paired with time for questions, discussion, and feedback.
I wouldn't hesitate to take any courses she offers in the future, and am even considering her one on one coaching services.”
— Elizabeth S., Entrepreneur (Furniture and Home Décor Store Owner)