Suzanne Culberg - The Nope Coach

Hey, I’m Suzanne Culberg – I’m The Nope Coach, a compassionate Boundary Coach who helps you navigate your journey to self-care and fulfillment. Together we break the cycle of putting yourself last and instead build the confidence to set and maintain healthy boundaries. I believe that M stands for Mother, not Maid or Martyr and have spent the last 7 years going from a doormat people pleaser to being boundaried AF! I’m on a mission to not only help women set boundaries for themselves but also...

Hi Reader, I’ve got something exciting to share, The Great Debrief is making a comeback! If you loved the first round (or missed out!), now’s your chance to go behind the curtain again and hear real, raw, and unfiltered stories from business owners who have tested, tweaked, and learned the hard way. This isn’t about teaching you how to build a business- it’s about showing you what actually happens. We are showing you what’s real, not the show reel of our business! What’s happening this time?...

Hi Reader, We've all scrolled through social media, seeing perfectly curated images of entrepreneurs living their "best lives" on yachts or in exotic locations. Meanwhile, many of us are struggling to find five minutes of peace amidst the chaos of family life and business demands. This disconnect between the polished image we see online and the messy reality of entrepreneurship can leave us feeling inadequate and alone in our struggles. But here's the truth: success is often far messier than...

Hi Reader, When I first got into business, I thought success meant hitting six figures, having a perfect brand, and making it all look easy, and for the longest time, I felt like I was failing. Other business owners seemed to have it all figured out: scaling fast, booking their calendar with calls, back-to-back launching and making it look effortless. Meanwhile, I felt like I was struggling just to keep up. At some point, I realised the problem wasn’t me - it was the version of success I was...

Hi Reader, Ever feel like you're drowning in a sea of "yes" when you really want to say "no"? I get it. As the Nope Coach, people assume it's easy for me to decline requests. But even I struggle with those awkward moments when someone asks for a favour indirectly. That's why I loved my recent chat with Stacy Pong about saying no without feeling bad. We dived into why it's so hard to turn people down and how to do it gracefully. Here's a taste of what we covered: Why being direct with your...

Hi Reader, Yesterday I sent an email asking if you'd like to receive 'new on the podcast' emails. I was overwhelmed that 75% of you voted Yes!So without further ado, here's my first podcast email. If you were someone who voted No, and don't want to receive these updates please scroll to the PS section as there is an option to opt out of these emails and still receive my regular emails. This weeks podcast in a nutshell... Setting boundaries as a new Mother isn't just important—it's essential...

Hi Reader, What a decade January was. I know I'm not the only one who felt that way. Next minute, I blink and we're already a week into February! How does that happen? My kiddos, Xanthe and Casimir both went back to school yesterday and had the most amazing first day. That soothed my anxiety a lot, because transitions, new school, new grade, are a BIG thing, and it can be so easy to dismiss everyone's emotions in the hustle and bustle of day to day life. Introducing Coach in Your Pocket.... I...

Hi Reader, There are billions of people on Earth, and some of them are going to love and appreciate you, and others aren’t. You’re not for everyone, and everyone is not for you. That’s what makes it so special when you do find the few people with whom you have a genuine connection. You’ll know how sacred that is, because you’ve experienced it when it isn’t. But the longer you spend trying to force people to love you who aren’t capable, the longer you’re robbing yourself of genuine connection....

Hi Reader, It’s mid-summer here and my husband Jeremy and I decided to take the kids away for a 3 day mini-break. Day 1 we saw Christmas lights. Yes you read that right, Christmas lights in mid-January. The Hunter Valley Gardens puts on an amazing display, but I cannot stand the crowds in December so going in January is more my speed. It absolutely teemed down with rain! Like torrential rain and we had NO wet weather gear with us. You can’t change the weather, but you can change how it...