If taking time off of your business feels impossible, this episode is for you. I am sharing how to prepare for unplugged vacations so you can leave the laptop and worries at home.Download The Unplugged Vacations Checklist

This episode for every business owner who finally frees up time — only to immediately fill it with more work.You finish your to-do list early. You could rest. But instead, you say, “Let me just get a head start on tomorrow.”...

In this episode, I’m talking about a pattern I see all the time - not just in my clients, but in myself too.It’s that moment when something in your business isn’t working, maybe a client didn’t sign, revenue is down, or something feels o...

In this episode, I sit down with Basson Piek - business rescue practitioner and COO of Rauch Gertenbach Attorneys - to talk about business rescue.We talk honestly about what it really means when a business is in distress, how to know if ...

There are three patterns that create cash flow chaos in a business. Learn what they are, why you get stuck in them, and what you can do to build healthy money habits in your business.Register for the 1...

In this episode we are breaking down the 6 steps to simplify your business so that it runs more efficiently and generates more profit.You will learn:what stage of business you're inthe six steps to a business that is...

Join me in this episode to learn 5 simple shifts to make to burnout proof your business for good.

In this episode, we dive into the concept of burnout. Learn how burnout is created for business owners and how to burnout proof your business for good. 

In this episode we're diving into a simple, three step process you can use in your business to understand the results you got, create strategic actions plans, and make meaningful progress towards your goals.Ready to scale your business w...

Welcome to another series! We are reframing our relationship with failure by adopting a perspective of experimentation and evaluating. Ready to get coached? Apply to work with me here.

In this episode, we discusses the importance of financial resilience for business owners, and why every business needs a cash buffer.Ready to work with me? Apply for private coaching here.

In this episode, talk about the importance of having difficult conversations about money, particularly when clients fail to pay on time. Ready to work together? Apply for private coaching her...

In this episode, Ilonka Ras discusses the importance of developing healthy money habits for entrepreneurs. She emphasises the common financial anxieties faced by business owners and introduces three simple money habits that will help you take c...

Let's finish this series strong and make the one decision that will catapult you towards a business that runs independently of you.Apply to work with me here and let's start designing a b...

Save yourself some frustration and learn how to hire and delegate the right way so you have a solid team that supports the goals of your business.Ready to hire the right people for the right roles? <...

The gatekeeper to stepping away and finally living the time freedom you craved when you started your business is...you guessed...systems.In this episode we're diving into the 5 simple and essential systems your business needs for you to ...

Vacations are growth tools in disguise. In this episode, I'm breaking down why you need to prioritise taking a vacation asap if you want to work less, and make more in your business. Ready to work with me?

This is the first pop up series of 5 that will be coming your way during the month of May. A new series will drop every week for the entire month on the things I get the most questions about and also the stuff we coach on the most inside my pri...

In this episode, Ilonka dives into what it really takes to grow your business in a way that’s sustainable—without burning out or breaking everything in the process. She shares why having a clear growth plan matters, how to figure out w...

Are you afraid of building a business that creates more time freedom for you because you think you're team will think you're lazy?In this episode, we're discussing why your team wants you to step back.

In this episode of the Effortless CEO podcast, Ilonka Ras shares her personal journey of overcoming the challenges of asking for help in business. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and seeking guidance from coaches to enhance opera...

In this episode, Ilonka Ras discusses the importance of identifying and attracting the right clients for your business. She emphasises that the clients you work with can significantly impact your business efficiency and overall enjoyment of you...

In this conversation, Ilonka Ras discusses the pervasive issue of burnout among business owners, emphasising that it often sneaks up on individuals and manifests through various emotional and physical symptoms. She identifies three primary caus...

Join me in conversation with Judith Bester as we discuss how found her way back to loving and rebuilding business after the loss of her son in 2019. Interested in getting coached by Ilonka?

In this conversation, Ilonka Ras discusses the common misconceptions surrounding systems in business, particularly the belief that they are only for large companies. She emphasises the importance of having systems in place to improve efficiency...