Executive Coach, Founder, and Host of the MYOB Podcast, Elizabeth Upton, says to be open to pivot. "It's crucial to reframe your thoughts. If the pandemic has forced a change to your career destiny? Embrace it, and use the opportunity to explore something new." — Yahoo! Finance

**2025 STATS:**
In 2025, studies and economic forecasts suggest inflation is a major concern. Post-pandemic, many companies are reckoning with virtual environments, new operational procedures, changes in staffing, and a lack of motivation.
This time in history has been coined, “The Great Resignation” — an ongoing economic trend in which employees have voluntarily resigned from their jobs. In
March 2025, layoff announcements surged, reaching the highest level since the pandemic, with a **205% increase compared to 2024.**
Approximately 20% of small businesses fail within their first year, with that number rising to around 50% within the first five years, and 65% within 10 years.

I’ve noticed that there is something fundamentally missing in the traditional workplace model. We have to start adapting to our times and stop doing “business-as-usual.” Having run a multi-million dollar business and silently suffered in my own life, I’ve noticed:

Employees need more training and motivation. Many haven’t been taught how to identify inefficiencies and implement systems that will help them and the company improve. They could use an outside perspective so they can learn new distinctions and operational procedures that will support their day-to-day tasks and operations.
Small business owners need emotional support and lack big picture systems. Many work alone (usually around-the-clock) and risk their health, their livelihood, and burning out. Worse, they potentially risk giving up on their dreams and the impact they are out to make in the World. The pressure can be crushing and most ignore their “real life” stuff, and focus on the business instead.
When you are running your business, it is very hard to do an objective analysis of your own business. We all have our blind spots. We all have emotions. We are all too human. And that is why you need outside eyes to analyze your business.

Schedule a call here to find out more about what the Quarterly Design System™ can do for you and for your business! The Quarterly Design System™ is a comprehensive, 1:1, custom built program. So you can discover peace and ease inside of all the pressures and demands that go along with your job, your life, and your career.

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“I feel stronger, braver, and more resilient now More than ever in my life. I needed someone who would be able to understand my needs as a business owner, but I also found Elizabeth is gifted with a deep emotional intelligence.

— Lisa Dashiell Bush, CEO

“I’ve been able to fine tune my systems and create more flow and ease in my business. She really knows how to Get me to push go, And take inspired action. ”

— Amber Monaghan, Entrepreneur

“we looked at My goals, my vision, my mission. I learned how action impacts our reality. I thought her strategy was the perfect blend of both the feminine & masculine approach.

— Melissa Wynn-Jones, Entrepreneur

My Promise to you…

I envision that together we create a ripple effect. A ripple effect so grand, that once we work together, your discoveries impact your entire life, your team, your clients, and all the people that matter to you most. That the ripple we create, keeps rippling out from those people to the people they touch, and so forth. That first and foremost, YOU find joy, achieve balance, and reconnect to your intention and legacy. I promise that in this process you are reminded of the leader you are and realize that you have the power to design how you live your life and operate your business.

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Who is this for?

I work with professionals at all levels; founders, startups, executives, employees, solopreneurs, and freelancers. If you are ready to think outside the traditional model, want to enhance your workflows, build upon your leadership skills, and deliver on your outcomes…this is for you. I typically work with small businesses making 10MM and under.

I’m also available to speak or hold workshops during your company retreat or quarterly team meetings. Click here to schedule a call to discuss your needs.

How is this different from other “Productivity” Courses?

I’ve noticed that there is something fundamentally missing in the traditional workplace model. The Quarterly Design System™ draws from two major domains of business, the Macro (big picture visioning, limiting beliefs, ontological distinctions) AND in the Micro domain (systems, project management, measurable results and outcomes). We identify these domains and use them to create a state of flow. Click here to hop on a call to discuss further.

Where are you located?

I work with people both virtually and in-person. I take in-person meetings in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. I am also willing to travel for engagements. Let’s hop on a call or fill out the form here.

When are you available?

I intentionally take on a small number of clients per quarter. The work we do together is custom built for you and your business and takes place over time. Because of this, space is limited. Click here to speak with me. See what my clients are saying…