Welcome this week’s Quick & Dirty Growth Hack — short, punchy insights to shift your momentum and grow with intention.

Today, Heather is bringing awareness to a topic that rarely gets talked about in leadership circles—how women’s cycles impact business, leadership, and team culture.

If you’ve ever felt like your energy is inconsistent or your team dynamics feel “off” with no clear reason, this Growth Hack is about to rewire your perspective.

In this episode:

• Why running your business like every day is the same just doesn’t work
• The science behind hormonal shifts and their impact on energy, communication, and creativity
• Why syncing with the 28-day infradian rhythm (not the 24-hour male-driven one) changes everything
• A sneak peek at Wednesday’s full episode with Rachel Nixon—on conscious leadership, cycles, human design, and emotional intelligence

Growth Hack Highlight

“When we ignore our cycles, we lose power. But when we integrate them? That’s where the magic happens.” — Heather Dick

Want the Full Conversation?

Don't miss Wednesday’s full episode featuring Rachel Nixon, salon owner, mentor, educator, and intuitive leader. She’s sharing:

• How syncing her business operations with the female cycle transformed her culture and leadership
• What it looks like to lead with emotional awareness, human design, and biorhythms
• How to create a team culture rooted in collaboration, boundaries, and honesty
• Why asking, “Where are you in your cycle?” could be the most empowering thing you say all week

This one will shift how you lead, how you work, and how you support the women around you—don’t miss it.

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Thanks for tuning in. Growth isn’t always pretty — but it can be powerful. Let’s expand—together.

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Expansion Code, Heather sits down with longtime friend and Sherwood Park gym owner, Justin Cross, for a real and tactical convo on building a thriving personal training business from scratch. Justin shares how he went from a one-man operation grinding out 130% days to building a team and mentorship program rooted in purpose, systems, and relationships.

Whether you’re in fitness, beauty, or any service-based business, Justin’s leadership lessons and growth mindset will hit home. They talk about hiring through practicum placements, the importance of soft skills, building SOPs, and why being the best on your team isn’t the goal as a leader.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Justin used practicum students to grow his business strategically
• Why strong systems = more time and better client experience
• The hiring lesson that changed his leadership style
• Why you need to start building SOPs before you’re ready to hire
• The one mindset shift that helped him get out of burnout mode
• How relationships and referrals beat marketing (and social media!)

Connect with Justin:

Instagram: @crossconditioning

Website: crossconditioning.ca

Grab your free week of training and see what the buzz is about!

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Welcome this week’s Quick & Dirty Growth Hack — short, punchy insights to shift your momentum and grow with intention.

Today, Heather is diving into a truth most leaders learn the hard way: building a team isn’t about how many people you hire—it’s about how well you lead them.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll just find someone amazing and they’ll figure it out,” this episode is your wake-up call. Because without systems and clarity, even your dream hire won’t thrive.

In this episode:

• Why your first hire can either set you free—or make you wish you stayed solo
• The biggest mistake leaders make when growing a team
• What Heather calls “the unsexy magic” that makes or breaks your leadership
• A 5-minute challenge to start systemizing your business before your team even exists
• A sneak peek at Wednesday’s full episode with Justin Cross—on team SOPs, mentorship, and scaling with intention

Growth Hack Highlight

“Doing it all yourself might get you far—but it’ll never get you free. And that’s the goal. Freedom comes from leadership, not just hustle.” — Heather Dick

Want the Full Conversation?

Don't miss Wednesday’s full episode featuring gym owner and mentor Justin Cross, who’s breaking down:

• How he uses practicum hires and systems to grow a people-first business
• What most leaders overlook when it comes to delegation and training
• The soft skills that keep a team loyal—and the structure that keeps it sustainable
• How he’s building a thriving business while staying present as a dad and husband

This episode is tactical, honest, and packed with real-life wisdom for any entrepreneur ready to lead better.

This Episode is Brought to You by Blush Artistry

Canada’s beauty & wellness destination for elevated self-care.

Hair, nails, medispa, tattoo & more — all under one blush-colored roof.

Find your next appointment or service at blushartistry.ca

Work with Heather

Ready to turn your burnout into leadership?

Explore Heather’s consulting offers, get free resources, and learn more at

www.theexpansioncode.ca

Connect on Instagram:

@iamheatherdick

@theexpansioncode

Want Free Stuff?

We're always running exclusive giveaways with our guests!

Check out our Instagram and show notes weekly for how to enter, win, and connect directly with our featured experts.

Thanks for tuning in. Growth isn’t always pretty — but it can be powerful. Let’s expand—together.

Catch our full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheExpansionCode-HeatherDick

Podcast Artwork created by Lucas Seaward: www.360design.ca

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.