Episode 17

Episode 17 | How to Build a Disaster Proof Business Plan with Angela Groeneveld

Plan for the unexpected, because in business it is not a matter of if a disruption happens, it is when. Angela Groeneveld learned that lesson on the frontlines of the 2013 High River floods. She built a framework from it.

In this episode of The Karas Wright Show, Karas Wright sits down with Angela Groeneveld, CEO of Emerge Agency and rural economic development leader, for a powerful conversation about business resilience and recovery.

This episode is for small business owners and leaders who are feeling the weight of uncertainty and want a proactive roadmap to navigate disruptions with confidence.

What you will learn:

- The three essential pillars of disaster recovery: Plan, Insurance, and Community

- Why mental wellness is the first thing to check in a business pulse check

- How to conduct a SWOT analysis that actually addresses external threats

- The difference between going with the flow and having a disruption plan

- Why community and relationships are your business's ultimate insurance policy

- How to transition from ego-driven decisions to heart-centered leadership

About Angela Groeneveld:

Angela Groeneveld is the CEO of Emerge Agency and a powerhouse in rural economic development. With a background in coaching and disaster recovery, she helps communities and businesses emerge forward through crises with strength and strategy. Her Fear to Faith framework was born from her experience on the frontlines of the 2013 High River floods.

Website: www.emergeagency.ca

Instagram: @e.m.e.r.g.e_agency

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Website: wrightstepcoaching.com | wrightstep.ca

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheKarasWrightShow

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karaswright

Instagram: @wrightstepcoaching

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Karas Wright

Karas Wright is a business coach, consultant, and psychology nerd who works with high-performing professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are building bigger without burning out.

As the founder of Wright Step Coaching and creator of the Clarity Compass Method, Karas helps her clients move from reactive execution to intentional leadership through practical systems, honest conversation, and a deep understanding of the psychology behind how we make decisions under pressure.

The Karas Wright Show is where that work goes public. Unscripted conversations with founders, executives, and entrepreneurs who are doing the real work of building, the kind of honest dialogue that does not make it into the highlight reel but makes all the difference in the room.
Karas is based in Calgary, Alberta, and is a dedicated wife and mother of four.