🌱 Facing Fear, Fueling Strength: What Restaurant Leaders Are Talking About Right Now
A 1 min read + an invitation.
This week, I hosted a powerful group coaching session with a room full of restaurant owners, coaches, and consultants. The topic? Facing fears of an upcoming recession and doing something about it.
Everyone shared five fears in the chat. Here’s what kept coming up:
“What if guest spend drops again?”
“Are mid-priced full-service restaurants a dying breed?”
“Our sustainability efforts are at risk of being the first cut.”
“I’m not sure I have the skillset to lead through another downturn.”
“Labor laws in my city are making it nearly impossible for small businesses to stay competitive.”
These weren’t just worries, they were real concerns from smart, experienced people trying to keep their teams strong and their businesses alive.
We worked through these fears together.
We explored how to protect the parts of the business that align with your values. How to have the hard conversations now, not later. How to stay grounded in what you can control and double down on what’s worked before.
We also made space for celebration. Because fear thrives in isolation. But strength grows in community.
If you’ve been feeling the weight of uncertainty, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to lead through it alone either.
In June, I’m launching a 6-month group coaching program designed specifically for restaurant leaders who want to move from fear into focus, and from surviving into sustainable growth. It’s intimate (only 6 spots), actionable, and built for transformation.
Let’s face what’s next together.
P.S. Here’s how I can support you in leading through uncertainty with strength and clarity:
✅ Leadership Coaching – One-on-one support to help you navigate tough decisions, build resilience, and lead your team with confidence—even when the future feels uncertain.
✅ Group Coaching Program (Launching June) – A 6-month small-group experience designed to help you stay focused, proactive, and aligned with your values while growing your business through challenging times.
✅ Strategy & Support Sessions – Whether it’s tackling rising labor costs, shifting guest behavior, or protecting your core offerings, we’ll build a plan that works for your restaurant.
Ready to face what’s next—together? Let’s talk at christinlmarvin@gmail.com
