3 Classic Ways to Transition to Self-employment and Not Starve
Unlock the secrets of transitioning from employment to self-employment with practical tips tailored for introverts and HSPs. 3 methods outlined with guidance to make it work best.
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Struggling To Grow Your Solopreneur Business? Real Talk for Introverts and HSPs
Feeling stuck or frustrated as an introvert or sensitive person trying to grow a solopreneur business? Here’s a grounded reality check, with compassion and practical guidance from a solopreneur coach.
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
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
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
My progress feels too slow.
So often I hear people struggling with progress taking longer than their brains think it should take. It can eat away at your self-worth.
I experience the “too slow” worries too, like how long it takes to write a new post or how long it takes to get a
HSP Career Story: Multi-Passionate + Professional Organizer – Monica
I interviewed Monica Parker because I thought you might benefit from hearing about a highly sensitive extrovert who is also a multi-passionate woman. I want you to hear how she’s making it all come together in her current career as a solopreneur.
She’s also a former coaching client who came
Do I Really Need a Niche for My Business?
Wondering whether or not to choose a niche as a solopreneur? Here’s my experience and how to find a middle ground, which could be a niche for now.
I have found that resisting the idea of niching is often about not understanding what niching is really about. For starters,
Aging as a Woman in Business: Inner Critic > Reclaiming Wisdom
I have had too much angst about aging, and writing this post is helping me shake it off. I’m reclaiming all these gifts of aging such as growing wisdom.
Forget Networking > A Nourishing Alternative 🥰
Drop the word networking and the idea of “getting” something. Authentic connection feels better and works. Tips for introverts, HSPs, people with big hearts.
Right Effort: How much effort is enough to achieve the success we want?
Too much effort, and we can burn out. Too little, and we can sell out on our life purpose and get depressed. I’ve done both. Here’s how I think of Right Effort today in my work life.
Vulnerability, Shame, and Imposter Attacks When Self-employed
Vulnerability angst can seriously get in the way of our dreams if we’re not careful. Facing it is part of the job when self-employed. Some humor and help…
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Heart-Centered Solopreneur: How You ARE Making A Difference.
A heart-centered business, aligned with your caring values and a sense of balance, can be part of the solution in an out-of-balance world. Here’s what I mean, and how it can be easier and better.
Choosing the *right* bridge work for the in-between times.
Using bridge work to fill the gap is a great idea, but you’ve got to choose it well, to preserve energy for the bigger dream. Here’s a selection checklist.
Supporting your growing business 🌱 with bridge work is normal and good.
People assume self-employment requires a big leap. A big leap is not that common. Here’s the behind-the-scenes reality – They often do bridge work.
Self-employment for HSPs: Our Superpowers for Business and Marketing {video}
Inside view on HSP superpowers for self-employment, and listen in on a conversation about it too. Also covers tips to avoid some of the challenges too.
My Journey to Self-employment Ease, as a Sensitive Introvert (The Short Story)
A lot of business advice is geared for extroverts, and sensitive introverts can feel like misfits. Here’s my short story of making it work, as a sensitive introvert myself.
