I know that for many practice owners, wintering feels emotionally risky. Productivity is quantifiable. Rest is nebulous. Growth is visible. Wintering is inward.

But here’s the thing every mature business eventually learns:
Scaling requires seasons.

People pleasing shows up quickly and quietly in group practice leadership. And over time, it can seriously hold back your confidence, your profitability, and the stability of your practice.

Let’s dig into why this happens, what it costs you, and how you can shift into a more grounded, steady leadership approach — one that values your time, your energy, and your role as CEO.

You don’t need to become an event planner or create a Pinterest-worthy party. What matters most is purpose, presence, and connection—three things that naturally align with the work we already do.