Work Smart Live Happy

Work Smart Live Happy Emma Ross is a UK-based business & leadership coach specialising in supporting female founders & leaders with sustainable, trauma-informed growth, not burnout.

Strategy meets spirit. Grow or pivot your business from a place of clarity, confidence & calm.

🌗 Third QuarterThis waning moon is a sacred checkpoint. Releasing here doesn’t mean failure, it means flow. Let what’s c...
09/02/2026

🌗 Third Quarter

This waning moon is a sacred checkpoint. Releasing here doesn’t mean failure, it means flow. Let what’s complete compost, and nourish this next revolution and your next evolution.

Focus:
Integration | Gentle release | Energy renewal

Reflection Prompt:
“What feels heavy that I’m ready to lay down with love?”

Write a letting-go letter.


06/02/2026

Talking about mental health feels awkward.
Avoiding it feels easier.
But silence costs more than discomfort ever will.

For Time to Talk Day, Brave the big talk.
Ask the question. Stay present.
That’s how stigma loosens its grip.


This meme sums up the present time perfectly. Things going on in the world that clash with our values and our sense of m...
01/02/2026

This meme sums up the present time perfectly. Things going on in the world that clash with our values and our sense of meaning wind us up, p**s us off and upset us. A lot. ⬇️

Hello and welcome February.We are now well past the 10 darkest weeks of the year, and it can only get lighter and bright...
01/02/2026

Hello and welcome February.
We are now well past the 10 darkest weeks of the year, and it can only get lighter and brighter from here.

We also need to shine our light when the events in the world gets dark and heavy, because we will get through this.

We also have Chinese New Year coming up, the combination of the Horse an the elemen of fire, and people have been getting more excited about this time of year than usual because it marks an interesting cyclical point - the important thing is going to be noting that the pace of progress is due to speed up, so looking after yourself more than usual so you don't wear yourself out or burn out is going to be important. The other thing about the year ahead is going to be about recognising alignment and riding that wave, rather than forcing things.

Horese traits: confidence, energy, speed, vitality, agreeableness, and responsiblity.
Fire traits: Transfomation, innovation, spontinaity.
Combination: Vitality, good fortune.
Shadow side: Impatience, impulsiveness, burnout.Hello and welcome February.
We are now well past the 10 darkest weeks of the year, and it can only get lighter and brighter from here.

We also have Chinese New Year coming up, the combination of the Horse an the element of fire, and people have been getting more excited about this time of year than usual because it marks an interesting cyclical point - the important thing is going to be noting that the pace of progress is due to speed up, so looking after yourself more than usual so you don't wear yourself out or burn out is going to be important. The other thing about the year ahead is going to be about recognising alignment and riding that wave, rather than forcing things.

Horse traits: confidence, energy, speed, vitality, agreeableness, and responsibility.
Fire traits: Transformation, innovation, spontaneity.
Combination: Vitality, good fortune.
Shadow side: Impatience, impulsiveness, burnout.

🌕 Full Moon & ImbolcThis is a moment of quiet reawakening. The fire of Imbolc burns gently, stirring seeds of possibilit...
01/02/2026

🌕 Full Moon & Imbolc
This is a moment of quiet reawakening. The fire of Imbolc burns gently, stirring seeds of possibility just below the surface. Let your inner light guide what comes next.

Focus:
Clarity | Renewal | Healing | Intention

Reflection Prompt:
"Where in my life do I feel the stirrings of new energy, and how can I nurture that softly?"

Light a candle and write one sentence of hope for this season.
If you want to you can share this.

🌓 First QuarterThis waxing moon offers quiet fuel for your intentions. That which wants to grow now needs your attention...
26/01/2026

🌓 First Quarter
This waxing moon offers quiet fuel for your intentions.
That which wants to grow now needs your attention and care.

Focus:
Action | Commitment | Energy building | Courage

Reflection Prompt:
“What small brave step can I take this week that aligns with my long-term vision?”

Share one small action you’re proud of.

19/01/2026

Brew Monday: Not lazy. Not broken.
Just tired of carrying it all alone.

Blue Monday doesn’t mean you are the problem.

Let this be Brew Monday instead — a moment to pause, reconnect, and stop performing resilience for everyone else. ☕

You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to feel.
You’re allowed to lead without breaking yourself in the process.

If that lands… this one’s for you.

🌑 New MoonIt's time to future-cast with wild hope and heart-centred innovation. Let what’s original about you lead.Focus...
18/01/2026

🌑 New Moon
It's time to future-cast with wild hope and heart-centred innovation.
Let what’s original about you lead.

Focus:
Vision | Innovation | Community | Disruption with purpose

Reflection Prompt:
"What part of my vision feels just a little outrageous—and fully aligned?"

Post one bold idea or wish for the year ahead. Let yourself be witnessed.

17/01/2026

International We Are Not Broken Day reminds us that trauma, burnout, or emotional struggle doesn’t define your worth or your ability to succeed. 💫

Leadership doesn’t have to come at the cost of your wellbeing - it can be rooted in healing, resilience, and self‑trust.

As a trauma-informed business coach and mental health counsellor, I support women just like you to reclaim clarity, capacity, and courage, without sacrificing your wellbeing or soul in the process.

🌿 Healing and leadership can coexist.
💛 You don’t need fixing ~ you need support.
🧭 Your nervous system isn’t a problem ~ it’s your compass.

If this message resonates, I invite you to explore what working together might look like.
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EMCC Wales Network relaunch event - 22 January 2026Hi coaches - Lucy and Emma (that’s me!) are relaunching the EMCC Wale...
14/01/2026

EMCC Wales Network relaunch event - 22 January 2026

Hi coaches -
Lucy and Emma (that’s me!) are relaunching the EMCC Wales Network next week on Thursday 22 January!

This is going to be a re-launch meeting (and meet-up). It’s also going to be an opportunity to say what you’d like from being a part of this Network.

The event is free for both EMCC UK members and non-members.
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We are a local network group for people who live in Wales, and if you are not from Wales and would still like to come along we’re not going to mind. 😄
You will be welcome no matter where you’re based. 😁

Our Network is for both experienced and new coaches and mentors who wish to connect, share and be part of a local professional community.

For more details and to book your FREE place, please visit:
https://emccuk.org/groups-and-events/events/wales-network-launch-22-01-2026/



You can join the EMCC Wales LinkedIn group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12560531/

EMCC Wales Network relaunch event - 22 January 2026Hi coaches - Lucy and Emma (that's me!) are relaunching the EMCC Wale...
14/01/2026

EMCC Wales Network relaunch event - 22 January 2026

Hi coaches -
Lucy and Emma (that's me!) are relaunching the EMCC Wales Network next week on Thursday 22 January!

This is going to be a re-launch meeting (and meet-up). It’s also going to be an opportunity to say what you’d like from being a part of this Network.

The event is free for both EMCC UK members and non-members.
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We are a local network group for people who live in Wales, and if you are not from Wales and would still like to come along we’re not going to mind. 😄
You will be welcome no matter where you’re based. 😁

Our Network is for both experienced and new coaches and mentors who wish to connect, share and be part of a local professional community.

For more details and to book your FREE place, please visit:
https://emccuk.org/groups-and-events/events/wales-network-launch-22-01-2026/



You can join the EMCC Wales LinkedIn group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12560531/

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