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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 7 MIN

Why Making Time for a Hobby Makes You a Better Business Owner

from The Visionary VA Podcast · host Holly Copsey

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your business is saddle up and ride away from it for a while."You don’t ‘find’ time for a hobby, you create it. And the return on investment is far bigger than you think."In this episode, I share why getting back into horse riding after 15 years has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, not just for me, but for my business too.From gaining perspective and confidence, to having an outlet that’s completely separate from my role as a business owner and mum, riding has transformed how I lead, how I work, and how I show up in life.You’ll hear the lessons horse riding have taught me about patience, balance, and showing up, and why making space for something you love might be the most strategic move you make this year.Takeaways: Your business isn’t your identity. Creating space for something outside work helps you navigate challenges without taking every setback personally.Hobbies build transferable skills, such as patience, balance, and the confidence that comes from consistent action apply to both the arena and the boardroom.You make time, you don’t find it. Prioritising joy is an investment in your energy, leadership, and resilience.This week, think about something you used to love doing and take one step towards bringing it back into your life. Nurture yourself first, and watch your business thrive as a result.Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get our free mini course on Creating Solid Business Foundations ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiring Associates free guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free monthly metrics tracker download⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your business is saddle up and ride away from it for a while."You don’t ‘find’ time for a hobby, you create it. And the return on investment is far bigger than you think."In this episode, I share why getting back into horse riding after 15 years has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, not just for me, but for my business too.From gaining perspective and confidence, to having an outlet that’s completely separate from my role as a business owner and mum, riding has transformed how I lead, how I work, and how I show up in life.You’ll hear the lessons horse riding have taught me about patience, balance, and showing up, and why making space for something you love might be the most strategic move you make this year.Takeaways: Your business isn’t your identity. Creating space for something outside work helps you navigate challenges without taking every setback personally.Hobbies build transferable skills, such as patience, balance, and the confidence that comes from consistent action apply to both the arena and the boardroom.You make time, you don’t find it. Prioritising joy is an investment in your energy, leadership, and resilience.This week, think about something you used to love doing and take one step towards bringing it back into your life. Nurture yourself first, and watch your business thrive as a result.Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get our free mini course on Creating Solid Business Foundations ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiring Associates free guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free monthly metrics tracker download⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website

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