Paula Brennan Podcast

POD S2 EP1 Sometimes the Best Way Forward Is to Step Back

September 10, 20261 min read

SEASON 2 | EPISODE 1
Sometimes the Best Way Forward Is to Step Back

10 September 2026


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Show Notes

Have you been a little quiet in your business lately, and now coming back feels harder than it should?

I’ve been there. In fact, that’s pretty much where I’ve been for the last little while.

Behind the scenes, Alison and I made the decision to take a step back, so we could move forward.

In this episode, I’m sharing what that quiet season taught me about business, visibility and the pressure we put on ourselves to constantly “show up”.

Because nobody else is keeping score of how often you post, email or make a reel.

And if you’ve been quiet, you don’t need some enormous comeback strategy.

You just need to come back.


In this Episode, I cover :

  • Why taking a step back can actually move your business forward.

  • The difference between being quiet and not showing up.

  • Why nobody else is keeping score.

  • Simplifying when business gets too complicated.

  • How to start building momentum again.

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