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When you’re an ambitious leader of a growing SME, inner unrest is almost inevitable - but there’s a cost. It wastes time, resources and your ability to enjoy the success you’ve built. Discover how ...
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  • 30 June 2026
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It starts with you.

Ever noticed that it’s when you’re on the brink of next-level growth that the inner unrest surfaces? It shows up in different ways. Maybe you can’t seem to get out of the day-to-day work to focus on strategic activities. Or you doubt your ability to take your growing SME to the next level. Or maybe you realise you’re so addicted to working that you feel guilty when you invest in self-care.

But the truth is that this inner unrest costs you and your business dear: it creates hidden buckets of waste that can stop you – and your team – from achieving and enjoying next-level growth.

The good news is that it all starts with you. The 7-step ‘Lead Self First’ framework will support you to take control by leading yourself first, and gives your team a structure they can use too, so you can navigate the challenges of growth with confidence and get from where you are to where you want to be.

Caroline McKenna is an accredited executive coach and founder of the award-winning Lead Self Coaching and Development, with 20 years’ experience working in growing SMEs, leading and developing teams. She coaches global business leaders and supports scaling SME leaders to navigate the challenges of pursuing ambitious goals. She developed the Lead Self First Model from her experience of working with Ireland's top entrepreneurs to unlock next-level growth.

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Price: $31.99
Pages: 172
Publisher: Practical Inspiration Publishing
Imprint: Practical Inspiration Publishing
Publication Date: 30 June 2026
Trim Size: 8.50 X 5.50 in
ISBN: 9781788609630
Format: Hardcover
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Caroline McKenna is an accredited executive coach and founder of Lead Self Coaching and Development, with 20 years’ experience working in growing SMEs, leading and developing teams. She coaches global business leaders, and supports scaling SME leaders to navigate the challenges of pursuing ambitious goals. Caroline runs her award-winning business from Northern Ireland. She developed the Lead Self First Model from her experience of working with Ireland's top entrepreneurs to unlock next-level growth

Foreword xiii

Introduction 1

Part 1 Phase 1: Foundation

1 Step 1: Self-stories 13

2 Step 2: Self-care 31

3 Step 3: Self- awareness 49

Part 2 Phase 2: Direction

4 Step 4: Self-purpose 77

5 Step 5: Self-strategy 93

Part 3 Phase 3: Implementation

6 Step 6: Self-systems 113

7 Step 7: Self-sustained success 129

Conclusion 145

Acknowledgements 147

About the author 149

Bibliography 151

Index 153