The Peaceful Progress Studio

Where training turns into steady, sustainable business traction.

A calm implementation space for purpose-driven professionals ready to turn ideas, learning and good intentions into real-world business progress.

Welcome to the Peaceful Progress Studio

Where training turns into steady, sustainable business traction.

A calm implementation space for purpose-driven professionals ready to turn ideas, learning and good intentions into real-world business progress.

You didn’t get to where you are because you’re inconsistent, or “bad at business.”
You got here because you’ve learned a lot ... and somewhere along the way, it became too much to hold on your own.

Courses, trainings, certifications, ideas, tabs open in your browser.
Each one made sense on its own. Together, they turned into noise.

There’s a part most programs skip: the space after the learning, where everything feels important ... and nothing moves forward.

It's not because you didn't learn the right things, but because no one is there to help you choose what actually matters next, and take the next right step..

The Peaceful Progress Studio exists for this exact moment - offering calm, steady support so things can finally come together and turn into sustainable business progress.

When there’s no space to integrate, even good training can get lost

Most certifications and programs are designed to teach — not to help you digest, apply, and integrate what you’ve learned into real life.

And without that space:

The certification you worked so hard for stays mostly theoretical
You second-guess yourself instead of building confidence through action
Your business moves forward in bursts… then stalls again
Everything feels important, so progress stays slow and stressful
And over time, the gap between what you know and what you’re doing starts to weigh on you

Because learning without integration creates overload, not traction.

This is where many well-intentioned professionals get stuck.

Why the Peaceful Progress Studio exists

Confidence doesn’t come from knowing more — it comes from taking supported action and seeing yourself follow through.

We’ve worked with hundreds of thoughtful, capable professionals who didn’t need another course — they needed support while doing the work.

People who cared deeply.
Who invested seriously in their training.

Who weren’t afraid of effort - just overwhelmed by trying to apply everything
at once.

Again and again, we saw the same thing: Progress didn’t come from learning more.

It came from slowing down enough to choose, implement, and build confidence step by step.

When your work involves holding space, responsibility, or care, the way you build matters just as much as what you build.

That’s why the Peaceful Progress Studio isn’t another program to complete.
It’s a calm, structured space to integrate what you’re learning, and turn it into steady, sustainable business progress.

Stephanie Frank

Anke Herrmann

Calm guides matter when you’re integrating

You don’t need someone to push you or tell you what you should be doing.
You need experienced, grounded support - people who can see the whole picture and help you choose your next step without overwhelm.

That’s why the Peaceful Progress Studio is guided by us.

Stephanie Frank

Stephanie (The Accidental Millionaire) has spent more than two decades helping humans and dogs find calm confidence in the middle of chaos in business, in life and on the leash. Her work bridges science and intuition, structure and compassion, translating what animals express into language humans can understand - and lead their lives and businesses with kindness.

Anke Herrmann

Anke (The Tech Tamer) has spent her career helping thoughtful, values-led humans find clarity where things feel tangled. With a background in software development, business strategy, and coaching, she has a rare ability to cut through noise without creating pressure.

How progress actually happens inside the Studio

The Peaceful Progress Studio isn’t about pushing harder or following a rigid plan.

It’s about having the right kind of support while you’re building, so progress feels natural instead of forced.

Inside the Studio, you’re not asked to “catch up” or keep pace with anyone else.

You focus on what matters now, and get help exactly when you need it.

That happens through a steady rhythm of live Focus Sessions and just-in-time guidance:

You show up with what’s on your plate right now
We work through real questions, real decisions, real sticking points
Learning is introduced only when it’s relevant, not dumped all at once
Small steps turn into visible progress you can trust

This is what closes the gap between training and traction — not more information, but supported implementation over time.

You don’t have to attend every session.
You don’t have to work on the “right” thing.
You don’t have to make huge progress each time.

Showing up, even imperfectly, is enough.

Focus Sessions: where progress actually happens

Most programs teach you what to do, then send you off to figure it out on your own.

Focus Sessions are different.

They’re live, guided working sessions designed to support you while you’re doing the work, not weeks later, not in hindsight, and not just in theory.

Inside a Focus Session, you bring what’s real right now:

a decision you’re stuck on
something you’ve been avoiding
a piece of tech that’s confusing
an idea you want to shape
how to explain what you do in a way clients understand
how to talk about your work without feeling salesy
or simply the intention to finally make progress on something important

You don’t need to be “prepared.”

You don’t need to be ahead.

You don’t need to know exactly what to work on.

Focus sessions help you prioritise when everything feels important.

That’s part of what the space is for.

What actually happens in a Focus Session

Each session has a gentle, predictable rhythm, so your nervous system can relax and your attention can stay focused:

We start by setting a simple intention for the session
You work - quietly, together, or with support, depending on what you need
You can ask questions, get feedback, or work through a block in real time
We wrap up by grounding what you’ve done and clarifying your next step

No lectures.

No pressure to perform.

No falling behind.

Just supported, steady progress - again and again.

Why Focus Sessions work

Progress doesn’t come from trying harder.

It comes from having the right support at the right moment.

Focus Sessions work because:

you don’t have to hold everything in your head
you get help as things come up, not after you’re stuck
learning happens in context, when it’s actually useful
small steps compound into reliable momentum

This is how training turns into traction - not through intensity, but through consistency and support over time.

What this kind of support makes possible

The Peaceful Progress Studio may be evolving within Planet Calm, but the way we support people, and the results they experience, have been consistent over the years.

Here’s what clients have said about working inside this kind of calm, implementation-focused container:

"A godsend to my business!

She is so knowledgeable about so many make-or-break topics that self-employed people need to know.

I love the work I do to help dogs heal, but actually getting people in front of me required marketing and technical know-how — and Anke is a genius at that.

Not only that, she’s great to bounce ideas off of. I’m developing my practice and method so much because of her.

And I really appreciate the accountability of her Focus Sessions. I now plan my work week around them!"

Meghan Butt, Dog Behavior Coach

"You’ve made my dream come true!

I’d been carrying this idea with me for years. I wanted to sell and deliver my own training, my way. I dabbled with Kajabi, Clickfunnels, all of it… but I felt overwhelmed and didn’t get anywhere. You’ve made my dream come true!"

Linda Salazar, BrightTrainer

"You saved me from myself!

Anke is a brilliant strategic partner who helps me think through the best process to deliver my idea, what platform, what tech, who should do what and how to do it efficiently. I cannot recommend her patience, calmness and practical genius enough."

Elizabeth Lovius - Leadership coach and Social Entrepreneur

"You help me see the path ahead clearly

You have a magical ability to cut through the noise and see the issue, then give step-by-step actions that make positive change happen."

Emer O'Donnell, TeenReconnect

"You brought my creative flow back

You my dear have a way of not only seeing potential in others, you have a way of connecting with the potential and activating a spark, joy, and excitement for the potential to become a possibility and evolve into REALITY!!!

I appreciate your approach of allowing vs contolling."

Diane Woodford, OneLove Ambassador

This is exactly the kind of support the Peaceful Progress Studio is built around.

What you get inside the Peaceful Progress Studio

The Peaceful Progress Studio isn’t about cramming more into your schedule.
It’s about giving you the right kind of support, consistently, so progress doesn’t rely on willpower or urgency.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

Weekly Focus Sessions (3 per week available, so you don’t have to hold questions for long)

Live, guided sessions where progress actually happens.

These are calm, supportive working sessions — part co-working, part Q&A, part real-time problem solving.
You can show up to work quietly, ask a question, get feedback, or work through something that’s been blocking you.

No lectures. No pressure.
Just steady support while you do the work.

Training Library (just-in-time, not overwhelming)

You get full access to a growing library of trainings, templates, and walkthroughs — all created to support what members are actually working on.

Nothing is dumped on you upfront.
You’re invited to use what’s relevant when it’s relevant.

This keeps learning supportive instead of overwhelming.

Private Community

A calm, respectful space to ask questions, share progress, and connect with others who understand what you’re building.

No noise. No comparison.
Just thoughtful people moving forward — together.

Tech + Systems Help

Bring your questions to the Studio and get unstuck quickly.

Whether it’s a tool, a setup, or a “why is this not working?” moment, you don’t have to spin your wheels alone.
Help is available while you’re working — not after frustration sets in.

Gentle, Consistent Accountability

You set your priorities.
The Studio helps you stay connected to them.

Accountability here isn’t about pressure or performance — it’s about having a steady rhythm and someone holding the thread with you, so progress doesn’t keep slipping through the cracks.

How you join

$250 per month

No long-term commitment

Stay as long as the support is useful to you

You’re free to come in, get grounded, make progress, and leave when you’re ready.

Is the Peaceful Progress Studio for you?

The Studio is a good fit if you recognize yourself in some of this:

You’ve done trainings, courses, or certifications — and now you want help turning them into real, steady business progress
You care deeply about your work and want to build something sustainable, not rushed or stressful
You feel overloaded by ideas and options, and would love support choosing what actually matters next
You don’t need another rigid framework — you need calm guidance while you implement
You work best when you have a gentle rhythm, accountability, and a place to bring real questions
You value clarity, integrity, and steady progress over hype, hustle, or quick fixes

You don’t have to be “ready” in any particular way.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.

You just need to be willing to show up and take the next right step — small, kind, and steady.

This may not be the right fit if…

Clarity also comes from knowing when something isn’t a match.

The Peaceful Progress Studio is probably not for you if:

You’re looking for a one-size-fits-all formula or instant results
You want someone else to do the work for you
You prefer intense deadlines, pressure, or competitive environments
You’re not ready to engage consistently, even in a gentle way

And that’s okay — different seasons need different kinds of support.

The bottom line ...

If you’re ready to stop circling,
to slow things down just enough to integrate what you’ve learned,
and build your business with clarity, support, and calm…

The Peaceful Progress Studio was created for you.

An invitation

If this page has helped you exhale a little…
If you can see yourself making progress with the kind of support described here…
You’re warmly invited to join the Peaceful Progress Studio.

This is a calm, ongoing space — not a sprint, not a challenge, not something you have to “keep up with.”
You come in, get supported, make progress — and stay for as long as it serves you.

Your investment

The Peaceful Progress Studio
$250 per month

That includes:

Three live Focus Sessions each week
Access to the full training + template library
Private community support
Tech & systems help when you need it
Gentle, consistent accountability

There’s no long-term commitment.
You can stay month to month and leave whenever you’re ready.

This isn’t about paying for information.

It’s about having support while you’re doing the work, so progress doesn’t rely on motivation, memory, or willpower.

If steady, supported action helps you move forward with more ease, clarity, and confidence, the Studio tends to pay for itself quickly — not just financially, but emotionally.

Ready to Step In?

If you’re ready to stop figuring everything out on your own, take the next right steps with support, and let your business grow in a way that feels calm and sustainable…

You’re welcome inside the Peaceful Progress Studio.

You don’t have to be “ready.”
You don’t have to know exactly what you’ll work on.
You just have to start where you are.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I fall behind or miss a week?

You won’t fall behind.

The Peaceful Progress Studio isn’t linear, and there’s nothing to “keep up with.”

You come to the Focus Sessions you can, work on what’s relevant now, and pick things back up whenever life intervenes.

Progress here is steady and cumulative, not dependent on perfect attendance.

What if I can’t attend every Focus Session?

That’s completely okay.

You’re invited to three Focus Sessions per week, but there’s no requirement to attend all of them.

Many members come once a week. Others pop in more often when they need extra support.

You use the Studio in a way that fits your life and energy.

Is this another program I’ll start and then drop out of?

The Studio is intentionally designed to prevent that.

There’s no long list of modules to complete and no pressure to “finish” anything.

Support is live, responsive, and focused on what you’re actually working on — which makes it much easier to stay engaged and make progress.

Most people drop out of programs when they feel overwhelmed or alone.

The Studio exists to solve exactly that.

I’m not a tech person. Will I be able to keep up?

Yes.

You don’t need to be technical, fast, or confident with tools.

Tech and systems questions are welcome — and explained in plain language, step by step, when they come up.

You’ll never be expected to “just figure it out” on your own.

Is this only for Planet Calm members or dog professionals?

No.

While many members come through Planet Calm or work in the pet world, the Peaceful Progress Studio is open to purpose-driven professionals who want calm, steady support while building their business.

When you join the Studio, you’ll also be welcomed into the wider Planet Calm community for a year — so you’re supported both inside the Studio and within the broader ecosystem.

No extra steps required.