064: Who Gets a Seat at Your Table? (And Who Doesn’t)

Who are you giving access to your time, your energy, and your business? The people you allow to “sit at your table” influence more than you think. They shape your confidence, your decisions, and even your growth.In this thoughtful and empowering episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge explores what it means to be intentional about who gets a seat at your table, both personally and professionally. She talks about the hard reality that sometimes growth requires difficult decisions, including setting boundaries with friends, family members, or clients who may no longer align with your values or vision.Carina breaks down the importance of evaluating relationships honestly, making decisions from a grounded place rather than emotion, and recognizing that you can release someone without wishing them harm. Not everyone is meant to sit at your table forever. Sometimes the most powerful move is to wish them well and send them on their way.If you’ve been feeling drained, conflicted, or unsure about certain relationships in your life or business, this episode offers a framework for clarity and confident decision-making.Key Takeaways:✔ The people closest to you influence your mindset, energy, and growth trajectory.✔ Setting boundaries is an act of leadership, not selfishness.✔ You can release relationships or clients with respect while protecting your peace and vision.Timestamped Breakdown:⏱ [01:07] Welcome & episode overview⏱ [02:10] Core Insight #1: You Are the Sum of the Five Closest People to You⏱ [04:46] Core Insight #2: Being Intentional About Who Gets a Seat at Your Table⏱ [07:48] Core Insight #3: Why an Explanation Isn’t Always Needed⏱ [11:11] Final Thoughts & Next StepsCall to Action (CTA):Did this episode resonate with you? Don’t forget to hit the Follow button on Spotify so you never miss an episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset. And if you found value, leave a review to help more business owners discover the show!Links and Resources Mentioned:📲 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/⁠📲 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge⁠📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠🌐 Website: ⁠www.carinagroombridge.com⁠📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠About the Host:Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.Closing Message:Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.