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Giving away too much for free in your business? (Probably not)
When you need to earn more, it might feel hard to keep giving away more time for free, but that’s the main thing you gotta do to grow. It’s useful for so many reasons, like a win-win. But it can go too far. I explain some useful and not useful ways here, and what works for me.
12 Most Common Challenges Introvert or HSP Business Owners Face
Introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) can be great at business, and we have our challenges too. An inside view on the most common challenges we face + how we overcome them. With case studies.
10 Common Worries HSPs and Introverts Have When Considering Self-employment
Today’s post is especially about challenges when new to self-employment, along with a video case study. You’re definitely not alone with these worries. And there are answers. Introverts and HSPs CAN be good at business and marketing.
“I don’t know anything about business.”
I hear this so often and used to say it myself: “But I don’t know anything about business or marketing.” I hear it especially from introverts and highly sensitive people who often (mistakenly) think business and marketing are for other people.
I even hear this from people who are well into having their business. It’s a very ingrained thought that you should know more. And I believe this chronic thought is a big distraction from what actually matters for success.
I’ve got a simple list of 6 things that are more important for success than just knowing about business.
Career Guide for HSP Extroverts (HSE)
If you are a highly sensitive person (HSP) and an extrovert, a lot of general career guidance doesn’t quite fit. You might feel pulled (or pushed toward) more extrovert-oriented career roles, but the sensitive soul part of you needs more calming and spaciousness. It can feel confusing until you learn a few simple things and where to look for bringing it all together.
My Year-end Reflection Questions and Answers
My year-end reflection questions (and answers) to capture the progress, gratitudes, and lessons. The year view has been a restorative process for me.
That big bout of low confidence about work 😓
When your job, your career, or your business isn’t going the way you’d like, low self-confidence can get kicked up, and that’s normal for anyone. But so hard too! Like a gut punch.
Recovering your confidence can be faster than you think, even before the work situation changes.
That negative feedback loop of low self-worth can really hang on, but a little shifting can start a positive feedback loop.
I’ve got some simple starting places for you, especially geared for highly sensitive souls who might have built up a lot of pressure inside.
New Year Unknowns and Hopes
Imagining the coming year can feel like a big foggy unknown, with some hope trying to peek through the mist. 4 things that help me when facing the new year. It’s not resolutions or a long list of goals.
Can I grow my business without doing things I hate?
Sometimes I have avoided growing my business because I equated growth (unconsciously) with having to do things I didn’t want to do — like pushy marketing, learning new (scary) technology, getting more disciplined, or working longer hours. My thinking today: growth without the yuck is possible.
Celebrating 15 Years as a Coach
After 15 years in business as a coach, perhaps it’s a coaching business success story. I share some key moments, essential ingredients of making it work, and how this journey has felt.
I still remember how happy I felt during and after that first paid coaching session. It was a life-changing moment of feeling like I could actually get paid to do something I love. That’s huge. It became real. I want that for you too.
