Making Your Business Work for Your Energy AND Income.
Balancing our energy and income needs is a core challenge for introverts and sensitives in a solopreneur business. Growth does not have to equal exhaustion! Here’s what helps.
Self-Employment / Solopreneurs
How long does it take to grow a coaching business (or similar solo biz)?
People often ask me, “How long does it take to grow a coaching (or related service) business?” I bet you know my answer. It depends. 🤨 Here’s an outline of what it depends on, which gives you clues to making it work sooner than later.
Don’t share your new career or business ideas…. at first.
New career or business ideas are exciting, so part of you wants to share them, and another part might be nervous to share. It’s not just the introverted part of you that’s nervous. It’s also wisdom to slow down here. These are tender sprouts that deserve time and space. I’ve seen sharing turn into stuckness.
I’ve got cautions and tips for who, when, how to share.
Stop looking for new ways to grow your solopreneur business. YOUR way is right in front of you.
Consider NOT looking for a new way to grow your business. You don’t just need a new trick. Instead, study your own bright spots for what works and what you enjoy, and double down on that. I’ve got examples, some ways to apply the concept in your case, and answers to those doubts.
This concept is especially important for the people I work with—introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs), like myself—because the most typical marketing advice is not made for how we naturally do things.
You Belong: Why an HSP or Introvert Support Group Makes Such a Difference
If you’ve been trying to make career decisions or navigate life as a highly sensitive person (HSP) or introvert, it can kick up thoughts like “I just don’t fit anywhere.” That’s why finding an HSP support group or introvert support group—especially one with a steady leader who gets it firsthand—can be such a relief and smooth the way for your progress.
I know because that’s how it has worked for me, and for the people in the groups I lead. I have wonderful people in my life, but when I’m around my sensitive soul people, it fills a particular need in my core. I know it’s a critical piece of why I’m as fulfilled and at ease as a sensitive soul.
In this post, I’ve got success stories, ways an Introvert or HSP group is different, and some possible groups to check out. Including groups for solo entrepreneurs or those considering that path.
The Start-Stop Cycle on Your Livelihood Goals: A Gentle Approach
The start-stop cycle on new career or new business goals is common. It doesn’t mean you’re bad at it. Learn an easy way to get your momentum.
Reinventing Your Business as a Solopreneur: A Real Pivot Story.
What happens when your business no longer fits? In this candid interview, we explore one woman’s pivot story and the lessons for reinventing without starting over. Video interview + written tips.
Can You Really Make a Living as an Artist? (Especially If You’re a Sensitive Soul)
Discover artist realities from a self-supporting artist’s experience. Making it as a sensitive creative, without burning out or selling out.
Lessons from Leading a Workshop as an Introverted and HSP Solopreneur
Hosting workshops as an introvert and HSP solopreneur can be daunting. My recent workshop hosting experience: from nervous to calmer.
Career Transition Feels Impossible? Reality Check for Introverts and HSPs
People often feel like career or self-employment transition is impossible, but that’s mostly based on a misunderstanding. Here’s the secret to make it more feasible, especially for introverts and HSPs.
