You started your business to do meaningful work — not to burn out juggling marketing, admin, copywriting, and 27 other things you didn’t even know you needed to know.

Let’s get you back to clarity, calm, and confidence — and more importantly, control — without the burnout.

Introducing B.O.L.T. = Build. Own. Lead. Thrive.

A coaching and mentoring pathway for solopreneurs and small business owners who are feeling overwhelmed, under-supported, or just plain stuck trying to make their business work.

Whether you’re juggling it all solo or running a tiny-but-mighty team, B.O.L.T. gives you a unique blend of personalised coaching and strategic mentoring designed to help you untangle your brain, simplify your systems, and grow with intention. Yes we’ll talk AI. No need to panic — it won’t run your business for you. But if you know how to use it, it can help you write faster, automate smarter, and get your life back. I’ll show you how — in a way that makes sense, saves time, and still sounds like you.

Even if you know your stuff — running the business side of things can still feel like spinning 14 plates while answering a Zoom call in your pyjamas.

If you’re overwhelmed, winging it, or wondering whether you’re the bottleneck in your own business — consider this your B.O.L.T. from the blue.

B.O.L.T. gives you structure, strategy, and support — plus a healthy dose of humour (because if we’re not laughing, we’re probably doom-scrolling with a snack and a mild identity crisis).

Build systems that give you back time, energy — and peace of mind

Own your direction and decisions (without guilt or burnout)

Lead with courage and calm (not caffeine and chaos)

Thrive on your terms — whatever success looks like to you

Why Coaching AND Mentoring?

“I don’t just help you figure things out. I help you build what works.”

You don’t need a coach who only asks questions — or a mentor who talks at you like you’ve got all day. You need someone who’ll walk beside you, help you restructure your thinking, and share what actually works when you’re trying to manage life, business, and 14 browser tabs.

That’s why B.O.L.T. combines both coaching and mentoring — so you get deep mindset shifts and real-world strategies that move you forward.

Here’s how the two approaches complement each other:

CoachingMentoring
Unlocks your own insights and inner wisdomShares strategies, tools, and personal experience
Helps you shift mindset, beliefs, and blocksGives real-world advice based on what works
Questions that get to the heart of the issue — fastActionable guidance you can implement straight away
You lead the agenda — I guide your processI offer shortcuts, frameworks, and honest feedback
Supportive, challenging, transformationalPractical, strategic, been-there insight
Coaching
Unlocks your own insights and inner wisdom
Helps you shift mindset, beliefs, and blocks
Questions that get to the heart of the issue — fast
You lead the agenda — I guide your process
Supportive, challenging, transformational
Mentoring
Shares strategies, tools, and personal experience
Gives real-world advice based on what works
Actionable guidance you can implement straight away
I offer shortcuts, frameworks, and honest feedback
Practical, strategic, been-there insight

Coaching + Mentoring = Actual Progress

Bronwyn Lowe

I am sure that without Steph’s input I would still have projects on my wish list that would be waiting for my attention; instead I have successful projects behind me and look forward to achieving new business and personal goals.

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I’m not your guru

You need practical tools, straight talk, and real traction. That’s exactly what B.O.L.T. delivers — with practical tools, personal support, and just enough humour to keep you sane.

  • Tools and templates you’ll actually use — not file away in a folder called “One Day.”
  • Support that’s tailored to your goals, energy, values, and  your actual life.
  • Help with the business, the brain stuff, and the emotional curveballs — because working alone is hard, and things don’t always go to plan.
  • Experience in marketing, mindset, communications, and behavioural change — so you don’t have to figure it all out alone (or hire a small army of specialists).

Nothing Short Of Amazing!

Cath Walker

Stephanie’s guidance, support and gentle prodding have enabled me to realise a dream I’ve had for a long time. I’m now coaching 11 of my colleagues and the results for them and our place of work have been nothing short of amazing! I’m super excited about the future!

You’re a leader

Imagine this…

  • You wake up knowing what matters — and what can wait.
  • You stop apologising for taking up space. You post the damn thing.
  • You say no without spiralling.
  • You make decisions faster, set boundaries without guilt, and finally feel like your business fits you — not the other way around.
  • You’ve finally launched that offer (without overthinking the sales page). You’re attracting clients who get you — and pay you.
  • You’re spending less time flailing and more time focused — like actual progress you didn’t have to manifest with incense and a nervous breakdown.
  • You’re seeing results — real, measurable ones you can spot in your calendar and your bank balance.

That’s the B.O.L.T. shift.

Oh, and one more thing: You’re a leader.

(Yes — even if it’s just you, your dog, and a very moody laptop.)

If you’re running a business, you’re already leading — whether you’ve claimed the title or not.

You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room to be an effective leader. It’s about clarity, empathy, adaptability — and the courage to act, even when the road ahead is foggy.

The way you lead yourself, your clients, and your business matters. Knowing how to make good decisions when the stakes are high and the variables vague is critical. Being able to solve problems creatively; spotting patterns others miss, and staying anchored to your core values — so you stay motivated, inspired, and confident. 

That’s why developing your leadership capability isn’t a ‘nice-to-have’ — it’s foundational. And yes, it’s a key part of what we’ll do inside B.O.L.T.

So what does that support actually look like?

The Real-Life Support You Didn’t Know You Needed (Until Now)

This is personalised support and coaching for small business owners and solopreneurs — combining mentoring, mindset work, and real-world strategy — without the burnout.

Your real-life support
Coaching icon for building business systems

Build

Build systems that support your business — with less faff, more flow, and none of the ‘Why won’t it just bloody work?’
 We’ll meet wherever you are (even if that’s “somewhere between mild panic and total burnout”). We’ll use a flexible blend of coaching and mentoring, tailored to your pace, your goals, and your real life.

Mentoring icon for owning direction and decisions

Own

Own your direction and decisions (without guilt or burnout)
 Whether it’s self-doubt, perfectionism, or that inner critic that sounds suspiciously like your high school maths teacher — we’ll unpack it together. Then we’ll rewire your mindset using science-backed tools like NLP and neuroscience.

Leadership icon for calm and courage

Lead

Lead with courage and calm (not caffeine and chaos)
 We’ll focus on what actually makes a difference — and ditch the busywork. Design action plans to sustain long-term development and success. Offers. Boundaries. Marketing. Systems. Direction. If it matters, we’ll tackle it.

Growth icon representing thriving in business

Thrive

Thrive on your terms — whatever success looks like to you
. This is a judgement-free, buzzword-free, guilt-free space. You get to define what thriving means for you — and we’ll build a business that supports it.

Feedback and accountability

Honest Feedback + Accountability

Need to vent? Done. (I know what it’s like  to want to pack it all in and just get a bloody job!) Need a loving nudge (or a swift kick)? Also done. I’ll help you stay focused, take action, and feel supported every step of the way.

Flexible Scheduling + Email Support

Life’s busy. We’ll schedule sessions to fit around your real-world responsibilities (yes, including school runs and Zoom fatigue). Plus, you’ll have email access between sessions for those moments when you’re stuck, wound up, or need a quick win — without waiting weeks to talk about it.

What might be secretly derailing your progress?

Still wondering whether B.O.L.T. is for you?

Here are just a few of the sneaky dream derailers I see all the time — and how they might be quietly wrecking your momentum:

  • Indecision — You flip-flop between options until they all look equally wrong.
  • Time management issues — Your to-do list is so long it has its own area code — and it never gets any shorter.
  • Avoiding conflict — You say yes when you mean no … and then mutter under your breath for hours, feeling resentful.
  • Loss of confidence — You keep shrinking your ideas to make them “safe” (or invisible).
  • Procrastination — The things that could grow your business live forever on your to-do list while you’re busy rearranging your sock drawer.
  • Overwhelm — You stare at the to-do list until it blurs into modern art.
  • Limiting beliefs — “Who am I to…?” has become your unofficial slogan.
  • Lack of skill — You keep patching things together with YouTube tutorials and crossed fingers.
  • Values conflict — You’re doing “all the right things” — but it still feels wrong.
  • Relationship issues — Either you’re stretched too thin to show up… or stuck in people-pleasing mode with nothing left in the tank.

If even one of those had you nodding or nervously laughing — welcome.
You’re exactly the kind of human this was built for.

Who It’s For — And Who It’s Not

  • You’re great at what you do — but business feels like organising spaghetti with a fork and a Post-it note
  • You want support from someone who actually listens — and doesn’t try to squeeze you into a five-step funnel
  • You’re open to both mindset shifts and practical strategy (because you know it’s all connected)
  • You’re ready to stop winging it and start operating in a way that actually works for you
  • You’re looking for a magic bullet or overnight success story
  • You’re not ready to invest time, energy, or attention in yourself or your business
  • You want someone to just “do it all for you” while you nap (tempting, I know — but this isn’t that)

Running your business shouldn’t feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle through a petting zoo

Most solopreneurs and small business owners are bouncing between ten jobs at once — without a handbook, a lunch break, or anyone to high-five them when they survive another week.

You’re answering emails, wrangling client work, tech glitches, social posts, proposals, and your own spiralling thoughts — all while trying to remember why you started this in the first place.

You’re smart, capable, full of ideas … but no one taught you how to juggle a household and a build a business while your bank account see-saws between “okay” and “oh no.”

You set a goal … then immediately start questioning it.

Open a new doc … then spend 20 minutes adjusting the font.

Make progress … then wonder if you’re even going in the right direction.

All while thinking that everyone else got a manual you somehow missed.

You’re motivated, but you’re exhausted — and human. You’re under-supported. And possibly building a venture on caffeine and panic instead of calm and intention.

You’re not falling short — you’re just human. And no one’s taught you how to run a business … especially not while also trying to have a life, and wrangle all the invisible expectations weighing on your brain.

This doesn’t mean you need to work harder — just smarter, with someone who’s got your back.

Real People. Real Results. Real Relief.

Tracey Brake
Facilitator, Trainer and Coach

Steph is great fun to work with. I achieved a marked increase in my income and clarity around my values and purpose. I recommend her to anyone wanting to get clear about what they want, how to do it and then get it done.

Anna Cunningham and Niall Darwin
Small Business Owners

As well as ‘big picture’ assistance, Stephanie’s help was invaluable with specific problems. Many times when a situation had us stumped, we asked Stephanie’s advice. Time spent with Stephanie was often challenging, sometimes hard but always very, very rewarding. At the end of our second year in business we won two awards based on customer reviews.

Tracey Hancock
Coach

Steph knows about good planning, but it’s even more than that. With 20+ years of being in business for herself, Steph speaks from experience. She’s also coached hundreds (if not thousands) of people, so she’s got a finely tuned radar that detects when you’re playing small and limiting yourself!

What we might work on together

(Or how B.O.L.T. actually shows up in practice)

Depending on your business, life, and stage of growth, we might focus on any combination of the following:

Coaching icon for building business systems

Build

Build sustainable structures and habits that keep your business running (even on your off days).

  • Develop systems, processes, and offers that work for you — not just the algorithm
  • Refine your goals, clarify your next steps, and finally stop winging it
  • Reconnect with your values and long-term vision — the real foundation of your business and a powerful compass for every decision you make
Mentoring icon for owning direction and decisions

Own

Own your mindset, your message, and the way you show up — with no more second-guessing.

  • Untangle limiting beliefs, dissolve mental blocks, and silence that sneaky inner critic
  • Strengthen your self-awareness, confidence, and decision-making mojo
  • Get kind but firm accountability (I’m not your mother, but I do care deeply)
Leadership icon for calm and courage

Lead

Lead yourself and your business with courage and calm — even when the path ahead looks foggy.

  • Communicate with purpose, poise, and just the right dose of sass (even in sticky situations)
  • Understand different personality types and work with them — not against them
  • Manage conflict, motivate others, and build trust without burning out
Growth icon representing thriving in business

Thrive

Thrive in your business and your life — because success isn’t just about spreadsheets and scheduling apps.

  • Reclaim time, space, and energy for what really lights you up
  • Build resilience to bounce back when things feel overwhelming
  • Run your business in a way that supports you — not the other way around

You’ll walk away feeling more grounded, more focused, and far better equipped — without needing to overhaul your whole life or personality.

Everything You Get (And Why It’s a Ridiculously Good Deal)

Two options. Same great coaching. One just comes with extra sparkle.

B.O.L.T. Coaching PackageB.O.L.T. StandardB.O.L.T. Complete
2-hour focus session ($540 value) Kickstart your progress by getting focused fast — we’ll set direction and goals that matter.
16 hours of 1:1 coaching & mentoring ($4320 value)
All sessions to be used within six months of starting the programme — to keep your momentum strong and your goals on track.
Email support between sessions ($520 value) Support when you need it most — no waiting for your next session to get unstuck.
In-person option (Raglan-based) Prefer face-to-face? Come visit me in Raglan — the kettle’s on.
Session recordings (optional) ($230 value) Revisit your insights and action steps anytime — clarity on demand
Access to 20+ years of tools & templates ($870 value) – Time-tested templates and exercises — so you’re not DIY-ing your business with duct tape and a dream.
3 eBooks ($25 value) Quick reads packed with insights to support your growth between sessions.
1 print book ($30 value) A physical copy of my proven goal-setting guide — yours to scribble in and stick post-its to (NZ customers only)
‘Live Your Love’ Manual (PDF) ($175 value) A guide to living and working in alignment with what matters most to you.
Total ValueNZ$5380NZ$6710
Your InvestmentNZ$4769

(save NZ$611)
NZ$4799

(save NZ$1911)
B.O.L.T. Standard
✓ 2-hour focus session ($540 value) Kickstart your progress by getting focused fast — we’ll set direction and goals that matter.
✓ 16 hours of 1:1 coaching & mentoring ($4320 value)
All sessions to be used within six months of starting the programme — to keep your momentum strong and your goals on track.
✓ Email support between sessions ($520 value) Support when you need it most — no waiting for your next session to get unstuck.
✓ In-person option (Raglan-based) Prefer face-to-face? Come visit me in Raglan — the kettle’s on.
✗ Session recordings (optional) ($230 value) Revisit your insights and action steps anytime — clarity on demand
✗ Access to 20+ years of tools & templates ($870 value) – Time-tested templates and exercises — so you’re not DIY-ing your business with duct tape and a dream.
✗ 3 eBooks ($25 value) Quick reads packed with insights to support your growth between sessions.
✗ 1 print book ($30 value) A physical copy of my proven goal-setting guide — yours to scribble in and stick post-its to (NZ customers only)
✗ ‘Live Your Love’ Manual (PDF) ($175 value) A guide to living and working in alignment with what matters most to you.
Total Value: NZ$5380
Your Investment: NZ$4769

(save NZ$611)
B.O.L.T. Complete
✓ 2-hour focus session ($540 value) Kickstart your progress by getting focused fast — we’ll set direction and goals that matter.
✓ 16 hours of 1:1 coaching & mentoring ($4320 value)
All sessions to be used within six months of starting the programme — to keep your momentum strong and your goals on track.
✓ Email support between sessions ($520 value) Support when you need it most — no waiting for your next session to get unstuck.
✓ In-person option (Raglan-based) Prefer face-to-face? Come visit me in Raglan — the kettle’s on.
✓ Session recordings (optional) ($230 value) Revisit your insights and action steps anytime — clarity on demand
✓ Access to 20+ years of tools & templates ($870 value) – Time-tested templates and exercises — so you’re not DIY-ing your business with duct tape and a dream.
✓ 3 eBooks ($25 value) Quick reads packed with insights to support your growth between sessions.
✓ 1 print book ($30 value) A physical copy of my proven goal-setting guide — yours to scribble in and stick post-its to (NZ customers only)
✓ ‘Live Your Love’ Manual (PDF) ($175 value) A guide to living and working in alignment with what matters most to you.
Total Value: NZ$6710
Your Investment: NZ$4799

(save NZ$1911)

Investment:

→ B.O.L.T. Standard Package: NZ$4769 (save NZ$611)
→ B.O.L.T. Complete Coaching & Mentoring Pathway: NZ$4799 (save NZ$1911)

For just $30 more, you get access to every tool, training, and bonus resource I’ve created — plus session recordings and my full support kit.

Payment Options

Pay in Full
One-time payment via Stripe or direct bank transfer. Most straightforward. ✔️
3-Part Payment Plan
40% upfront, 30% one month later, 30% another month later. Slightly more admin involved, but doable.
Need something different?
Let’s chat — I may be able to tailor something that works for you.*

(*Note: Custom plans are only available via direct banking due to the way online payment systems are set up.)

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B.O.L.T. Standard

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B.O.L.T. Complete

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FAQs

Is this right for me if I’m just starting out?

Absolutely — as long as you’re committed to taking action, not just notes.

Do I have to use all sessions within a certain time?

Yes within 6 months — but we can extend slightly if life gets too lifey.

What if I’m not in New Zealand?

No problem. Sessions are on Zoom — I work with clients worldwide.

What if I choose the clarity chat but decide not to go ahead?

That’s totally fine — no pressure, no pushy follow-up.

Not Just Progress — A Future You Actually Want

Most people unknowingly keep recreating their present.
 Same patterns. Same struggles. Same to-do list in a different notebook.

Inside B.O.L.T.,  you’ll create a future and a business that feels like you — not a shinier version of your current chaos.

I use my experience in business mentoring and mindset coaching to spot the invisible patterns that keep you stuck — the ones you can’t see because you’re too close.

Anna Cunningham and Niall Darwin

I’d expected we’d be grilled on cash flow. Instead, we uncovered our real blind spots — and everything changed.

Read more

Then we gently unravel what’s not working, and build something better. Together.

This isn’t a repair job, because you’re not broken. You’re probably just a bit tangled in everyone else’s expectations and outdated advice. And then there’s that voice in your head that keeps telling you what you should, must or gotta do.

Meet Your Coach And Mentor

[Also answers to ‘Dog wrangler’ and ‘Parrot translator.’]

Stephanie Philp, business coach and mentor

Stephanie Philp

NLP Master Coach Trainer | Behavioural Change Coach | Business Mentor |And Slightly Cheeky Human.

Hi, I’m Stephanie — a coach, mentor, and long-time business owner, based in Raglan, NZ — working with solopreneurs and small business owners worldwide via Zoom. I’ve been helping humans untangle their thinking and build businesses that actually work (without losing the plot) for over 30 years.

I’ve worn all the hats, juggled all the jobs, and learned what it really takes to stay sane and aligned when you’re running your own show. Now, I use that experience — plus a toolkit packed with neuroscience, NLP, mBraining, and lived wisdom — to support others to thrive on their terms. More…

If you’re looking for grounded, personalised support from someone who truly gets it — I’m here.

Where do you want to be six months from now?

Your future self called. They’re calm, confident, and wondering what took you so long.

But if you’re still feeling unsure — that’s totally normal. Especially if you’ve been burned by pushy programmes, endless courses, or coaches who left you more confused than confident.

Let’s talk. No pressure. No jargon. No “just hustle harder” advice. Just a down-to-earth chat — including any doubts that might be bubbling up — to figure out if B.O.L.T. is the right fit and if we’d enjoy working together.

What happens next?

Whether you book a free 30-minute chat or jump straight into B.O.L.T., the next steps are simple and straightforward.

Booked a call?

I’ll be in touch to find a time that suits us both. I’ll send you some questions to stimulate your thinking so we make the most of our time. Then, just bring your thoughts, questions (and maybe a cuppa).

Signed up for B.O.L.T.?

You’ll get a warm welcome email with everything you need to get started — plus we’ll schedule your first session, set you up with your bonuses, and walk through what to expect.

Take a deep breath. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

P.S. I only work with a handful of clients at a time — so you get my full energy, focus, and attention.

All sessions are designed to be used within six months — to keep you moving forward with purpose and building real momentum. 

Still hovering over the button? That’s OK. This is about real support, at the right time, from someone who gets it — not slick sales tactics. If your gut’s giving even a tiny “maybe,” trust that. Book the free chat — I’d love to hear what’s on your mind.