How to Know If You're on the Right Business Path—and What to Do If You're Not

Have you ever looked up from your busy day and asked yourself: “Is the path I’m on still serving me?”

It’s a powerful question. And one that too many business professionals, changemakers and leaders push aside.

After all, you're achieving. You're showing up. You're doing all the things.

But if you were to pause—really pause—what might you discover?

Would you find alignment with your purpose?

Or, would you realise you’ve been on autopilot… ticking boxes, yet feeling just slightly out of step with the work you truly want to do?

The Conversation Too Many Avoid

We often talk about the importance of clarity, confidence, and direction in business and leadership. But rarely do we talk about where those qualities actually come from.

They start with a simple—but often overlooked—conversation.
Not with a client. Not at a networking event.

With yourself.

“Why did I start?”
“What impact do I want to make now?”
“Am I still aligned with my purpose—or just going through the motions?”

These aren’t just reflective musings. They’re strategic checkpoints—and if you’re a business owner, professional, or changemaker who’s been feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain, they’re essential.

Stopping Is Not Failing - It’s Strategic

I’ve had to ask myself these questions many times.

When I created Your Time Matters in 2013, it wasn’t to run “another networking event.”
It was to build a space where people could connect on a human level—where relationships were valued, conversations mattered, and collaboration could flourish.

But even I have paused over the years.
Even I have asked, "Is this still working?"
And “What needs to evolve?”

Here’s what I’ve learned:

👉 Stopping is not failure.
👉 Pausing is powerful.
👉 Reflection creates room for transformation.

If we never take the time to reflect, we risk outgrowing our own lives and work.

Why This Moment Matters

In our business community, Your Time Matters, we know that business isn’t just about profit. It’s about purpose. And it’s easy to lose sight of that when you’re busy delivering, juggling, and striving.

That’s why Kerryn, our founder, created the YTM WHY Awards Dinner .
To celebrate and elevate those who have dared to ask the hard questions.
To shine a light on the people who chose to dig deeper and align their work with what truly matters.

It’s not just an awards night.
It’s an evening of storytelling, reflection, and inspiration—designed to help you reconnect with your why, and be inspired by others who’ve taken courageous steps forward.

Whether you're navigating change, questioning your direction, or simply needing to reignite your passion—the dinner is your invitation to pause with purpose.

Your Invitation to Reflect, Reset, and Reconnect

So, if you’re a business professional or changemaker who:

✅ Has been “too busy” to check in with yourself
✅ Is craving more meaning, connection or clarity
✅ Knows there’s more impact to make—but not sure where to start…

Then this is your moment.

The YTM WHY Awards Dinner is a space where your story matters. This year…”Why I started… why I stopped” is the theme.

You’ll be reminded that you’re not alone and that others also question, reflect and reset their path. It is OK to do that.

And the very first conversation—the one with yourself—might just be the beginning of something incredible.

Are You Ready to Reconnect With What Matters Most?

Join us for an evening of inspiration, storytelling, and genuine connection at the 8th Annual YTM WHY Awards Dinner.

🗓️ Tuesday 29th July, 2025
📍 The Deck, 212 Bay Street, Brighton 3186
🎟️ Reserve Your Seat Here >> and read about our guests who will be honest and real with you.

Come for the stories. Leave with renewed purpose.
Because when you know your WHY, the what and how become infinitely clearer.

And your time?
It truly does matter.