Riding Life’s Waves, While Running a Business. What’s Helping Me.
These are bumpy times in my family and in the world, and I’ve had to think about how to manage my business amidst it all. Here’s what’s been helping me.
Val’s Story
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
Perfectionism Cure + Why Introverts and HSPs are more prone to perfectionism.
Perfectionism is not a permanent trait. We can break free. Some facts and stories here. Plus: why introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) are more prone to perfectionism. My own recovering perfectionist story.
Can Introverts Be Entrepreneurs? I didn’t think so, until I did it anyway. {audio}
The extroverted entrepreneurial stereotype never felt like me, as an introverted woman. Here’s my look back on how I ended up self-employed anyway, and how it worked out despite my initial blocks. You can listen in on this conversation in this podcast. I no longer think there’s an entrepreneurial personality
Introverts Finding Their Career Path {audio}
Listen in on this interview that includes: my career and self-employment path, introvert career clarity, burnout, superpowers, and self-employment for introverts.
My Story from Shy Girl to Confident Self-employed Introvert and HSP
My story of how I ended up where I am today, making self-employment work by doing what aligns with my being introverted and highly sensitive, and my wanting to make a difference.
My View from 10 Years In as a Self-employed Coach. Feeling the Flow.
What it feels like 10 years in business as a self-employed coach. That flow feeling! Plus some key lessons. I didn’t know it would work in the beginning.
Self-employment Myths and Reality. It’s OK To Be Wobbly.
It’s not as hard as you think. And it’s harder than you think. Here’s a realistic look at the inside of self-employment, and some inspiration. This includes some of my own story. More people can handle it than they think. Introverts too. Imperfection allowed.
Should I Let Intuition Run My Life? My Business?
Intuition has played a key role in my business decisions. I’m exploring how much intuitive decision making can be done in practical safe ways. Self-trust takes practice, and it’s worth cultivating. It can be so magical too. I share some magical stories here.
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Is It Self-employment Induced ADD? (Focus Issues When You Work Alone)
When I was first working for myself, I thought I was losing my mind! It was so hard to focus. I discovered why + how to solve it. (Hint: introverted solopreneurs need co-workers too.)
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How Do Solopreneurs Deal with Sick Time? No Paid Time Off (PTO)?
Some people think being a solopreneur means it’s all on your shoulders and that time off is a problem. Here’s how it CAN work to have time, and how I handle it.
You’re on My Gratitude List. + My Report at 2 Years in Business.
Gratitude for my readers, subscribers, friends and clients. What a difference you make for me. Looking back on my 2nd year in business. It takes a lot to get things off the ground.
The Self-Employment Leap of Faith
Many people wonder how to handle the lack of income security that seems to come with self-employment. Here’s the simple trick.
The Pain and Joy of Being in Transition
A snapshot written when I was going through a “birthing” process of my coaching business, about the emotional ups and downs – exciting and scary. Plus how I got through it.
