Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

Clear signs it is time to raise fees like waitlists, demand, or faster results. Pricing as energy and boundary-setting when depletion or resentment shows up. Practical tactics: test VIP pricing, run a price-increase campaign, and use scripts for pushback. Reframe charges as payment for transformation and adjust branding to attract the right clients.

January can come with a lot of pressure to feel motivated, inspired, and ready to conquer the year. And sometimes… that energy just isn’t there. In this week’s Chill & Prosper, I’m talking about how to keep the New Year energy going all year - because your motivation will dip, and that’s completely normal.

A practical chat about building a personal support team across work and home. Listeners hear why getting help matters and how independence and money blocks can stop it. There are tips for eliminating, automating, batching and delegating tasks. Hear ideas for small first hires, right-sizing support for different life phases, and symbolic upgrades that shift mindset.

This discussion dives into the power of incremental upgrades over perfectionism, urging listeners to rethink their goal-setting strategies. From using clarity to avoid vagueness in goals to understanding the balance between ambition and sustainability, Denise shares valuable insights. She emphasizes the importance of practical, small upgrades, whether in workspaces or financial structures, and illustrates how these changes can boost productivity. The conversation highlights that sometimes, letting go is just as crucial for growth.

Kick off the year with a fresh perspective on goal setting that goes beyond the typical hustle culture. Discover how to set realistic goals at any time, not just in January. Embrace flexible formats like quarterly goals and choose a motivating theme for your year. Learn the importance of blocking out your calendar for personal time and refining your work rhythms for better wellbeing. Lastly, focus on safe upgrades instead of major overhauls, allowing for creativity and growth as you align your goals with how you want to feel.

Here’s Our New Plan for 2026. You Need to Hear This. This year, I’m introducing something brand new for our community: a full year of monthly money mindset themes to help you upgrade your money mindset, stay confident, and create more abundance in your life and business. If the past couple of years have felt overwhelming, inconsistent, or energetically draining, you are not alone. That’s exactly why my intention for this year is calm progress. No pressure. No hustle. Just simple, practical, grounded support to help you feel more capable with money every single month. Each monthly theme comes with: ✨ A free resource ✨ Simple mindset tools ✨ Themed podcast episodes ✨ Practical, doable steps ✨ Support to stay consistent and aligned And if you're inside Money Bootcamp, we’ll be diving even deeper with modules, coaching, and mentoring to help you clear your blocks and keep your money energy flowing. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing! Sign up here to stay in the loop: denisedt.com/newsletter 

As the year ends, the focus shifts from pressure to perfection to embracing permission for creativity and joy. The host shares her personal upgrades, including ballet and crafts, while encouraging listeners to revive childhood passions. Decluttering business commitments is highlighted, along with tightening boundaries and availability. The concept of using a 'Profit North Star' helps discern valuable projects. The encouragement to pursue creative endeavors cultivates a fulfilling start to the new year.

In this week’s episode of Chill & Prosper, I’m sharing what happened last week when I pushed myself too hard, ignored my body, and had to make the heartbreaking (but powerful) decision to cancel plans to see Oprah. 

The holiday season can stir up money-related stress and old family dynamics. Learn how to gracefully handle nosy questions about your business and explore how gift-giving reflects deeper money beliefs. Discover the power of decluttering unwanted presents and reclaiming your right to choose. Setting clear boundaries around gifts in business is essential too. With practical strategies for managing triggers and feelings, you'll navigate this festive time with confidence and intent.

Do you find it hard to let go of control? To ask for help? To trust others with your business or your home?  As a Virgo Ruler, I know I do so in this week’s Chill & Prosper we’re diving right into it. I’ve not always been good at outsourcing and I’ve never had a big time, but I’ve been very intentional about the type of support I’ve needed to grow my business.  Inside, I share: ✨ My journey with hiring nannies, housekeepers, and home managers ✨ How to know when outsourcing at home is the better business investment ✨ What to do when you’re scared to trust someone with tech or passwords ✨ Why parent guilt is such a wasted emotion (and what to role model instead) ✨ How to practise receiving help without shame