08: Annual Planning Behind Closed Doors | Niching Down, Strategizing Offers, and Stepping into 2026 With Somatic Reset

Business Behind Closed Doors takes on a whole new meaning in this episode as Gwen opens the door to her annual planning retreat and shares an unfiltered look at what really happens when you slow down enough to evaluate your business and yourself. Recorded during a snowy retreat week, Gwen candidly reflects on the past year—breaking down what worked, what drained her energy, and which offers created the kind of impact that truly fuels her. Alongside the strategy, she also shares the very real personal challenges and emotional hurdles she had to navigate just to give herself permission to step away and do this work.Together, Gwen, Natalie, and Gwen’s business “life support,” Kristyn, walk through how reviewing numbers, capacity, client patterns, and personal values led to a powerful business pivot. From niching down to reimagining her offers, Gwen reveals the clarity that sparked the creation of a new cohort-style program designed to support both sustainable revenue and a life that actually feels good to live.This powerful episode doesn’t stop at strategy. Natalie then guides Gwen and Kristyn through a breathwork experience designed to release mental blocks, regulate the nervous system, and help them step into the identity required to lead their next chapter. You can experience this same breathwork for yourself by downloading the free audio session here.Part real-time strategic planning, part somatic reset, this episode is for entrepreneurs who want to plan 2026 with intention, clarity, and confidence. If you’re in the midst of re-evaluating your business, or feeling called to do things differently next year, you won’t want to miss this conversation.Download the FREE Breathwork Exercise Here!Connect With Your Hosts:⁠Follow Gwen on Instagram⁠⁠Visit Grit and Tenacity Consulting Website⁠⁠Listen to The Reigning Queen Podcast⁠⁠Follow Natalie on Instagram⁠⁠Visit Natalie Barnett Website⁠⁠Listen to The Embodied Entrepreneur Podcast