Client Case Study
Rachelle Lee of Einblau & Associates
From feeling overworked, worn out and ready to ‘throw in the towel’ – to becoming inspired and motivated, taking the most vacation time ever, and having the highest revenue in 37 years of business.
Rachelle Lee is the owner of Einblau & Associates, a full-service management consulting firm specializing in organizational development and succession planning.
“Nadine and Derek are excellent at helping you be more intentional and have the courage to dream bigger than you think you can.
It was uncomfortable at first because my negative self-talk kicked in, like ‘Who do you think you are? You can’t do this. You’ll never do that.’
And lo and behold, with their help, my big dreams actually became my reality.
My business is no longer running my life.
Client Goals
To get a handle on time and get her time back.
To work better with her team and their strengths.
To make a bigger difference with her time and energy.
“Before working with Nadine and Derek, things were really stressful. I was overworked, worn out, and feeling I should just throw in the towel and retire. I was trying to keep all the balls in the air: running the business, meeting clients' needs, and trying to keep the team going.
I was feeling burnout and concerned that my health was slipping. The business was doing well but I was at a low point. The cost was to me personally. I had been running my business for a long time and didn't realize how stuck I was. I knew I was physically stressed and burning out, but didn't know what to do.
I didn't know if it could be different and I didn't have a lot of faith that it could be different. I just felt stuck. Nadine and Derek told me things could be different and saw a vision for me that I couldn’t. They gave me hope that there was a different way of doing things.”
Ascend Solutions
We used our proprietary Time Mastery Method™ with Rachelle Lee and can do this with you, too:
01. Get clear about what you want, next.
We started with a strategy day to help her confidently identify and clearly articulate what she really wants. She was so chained to her business that she had lost touch with what wanted, what TRUE success looks like for her. We uncovered her goals and dreams for each of the 4 Pillars of Time Mastery™: her life, her relationships, her business and her team. Then, we got to work by helping her turn her goals and dreams into her reality.
02. Reimagine and redesign your time and energy.
We wove her goals and dreams into the fabric of her business and life, and created her unique Entrepreneurial Time Rhythm. We custom designed her calendar with what lights her up, gives her energy and brings her joy, both at work and outside of it. She made confident, deliberate decisions about her time, in a way that created MORE time. We supported her to build the supporting structures and systems needed inside of her business. This is where Business With Breathing Room started to become a reality.
03. Take brave action to create what you want.
We gave her ongoing coaching and accountability support to successfully implement the changes in her schedule, operations, team and leadership. As she witnessed tangible evidence that her vision was becoming a reality, she took further brave actions. Using our Ridgewalk Decision-Making System, she rewired her mind to masterfully make bold decisions, have challenging conversations with poise, and confidently lead her team.
“Nadine and Derek have set tools and systems that are proven and work — and were really good at understanding my strengths and how I worked. They customized their tools and systems for me and my business. They always had my best interest in mind in whatever they said and did. I trust them wholeheartedly.”
“If you’re thinking about working with Nadine and Derek, you're very fortunate to have come across them. They're very different from other business coaches because they're also willing to go into the personal depths that are impacting your business, and that's really important.
I encourage you to say yes and see what the journey holds for you. Don't be afraid to work with their guidance and dream bigger than you can because they've got you and they know what works. It's definitely worth the time, effort and money.”
Client Results
To get a handle on time and get her time back.
“Nadine and Derek helped me get really truthful and honest about what I want most in my business and life – and give myself permission to do those things.
I was able to create more freedom with my time and finally focus on other things and people in my life. I finally figured out how to fit life in with the business.
I took the most vacation time ever and had the highest revenue year in 37 years of business.
It was a great year of possibility and goals that were realized. It was a different, very fulfilling experience.”
To work better with her team and their strengths.
“I'm very proud of being able to imagine bigger and better things for my company, my team and myself, and with Nadine and Derek’s help, I actually attained those goals.
They’re now helping me build out my team so that I can leave a bigger legacy.
I’m currently onboarding two new consultants and am excited about mentoring them and being the wind beneath their wings.
I’m super motivated and inspired about this stage of my career.”
To make a bigger difference with her time and energy.
“With Nadine and Derek’s help, I landed on the four core things we love to do the most and what we're best at.
Now, we get the right type of work and no longer have pressure to customize everything. We focus on the right things and get the right payoffs.
As the CEO, I now show up unapologetically, with more power and in more control, I bring my best self to our clients, and I enjoy my business and team more.
My business is no longer running my life.”
Nadine & Derek’s Superpowers
“Nadine’s specialty is helping business leaders get back their time.
Nadine gets to the heart of the matter and helps you see what's really going on, especially when you can’t see it yourself. She is also very insightful, spiritual and well-rounded. Nadine does a lot of learning and growing herself, and brings that into her work with Ascend’s clients.”
“Derek has enormous experience in bringing teams together and bringing out the best in them.
Derek also has a lot of experience with business development. He focuses more on just revenue and selling, and rolls up his sleeves to help you create a great experience for yourself, your clients and your team.”
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“I’m really glad I said yes to working with Nadine and Derek. Saying yes shifted things and made a difference right away.
I now had two people that I had to be committed to and to follow through with, and they locked arms with me. I didn't really know what it was going to be like or what could happen, and just trusted them that they would help me out and they would see me through, which they did.
I am grateful for their openness, honesty, caring acceptance, and helping me stay true to myself. They haven’t tried to make me into a certain kind of business leader. They are focused on what works for me, my life and my company. I'm so grateful that I said yes and that I continue to work with them.”
At Ascend Leadership Co., Nadine and Derek Nicholson help powerhouse, high-earning entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs to build a successful business AND a successful life at the same time.
Using our signature Time Mastery Method™, we help clients to climb out of the “middle zone” of time stress and burnout, redesign their calendar, and leverage their team – so they can have better health, stronger relationships, enjoy work again, and make more money, all at once.
Our clients now live in complete integrity between what they SAY matters most and what they actually DO with their time. They create (seemingly) “Impossible Freedom” – being fully available for what matters most, experiencing spaciousness and flexibility in their schedule, and feeling truly present in their relationships – while also climbing to never-before-seen levels of business success.