The Hidden Costs of Doing Everything Yourself

You can develop your growth mindset and maximise your potential as a female entrepreneur.

How ? with the help of a success coach. In this article we look into the benefits of hiring one.

But this is not obvious to most women entrepreneurs when they start their own businesses :

Many business women try doing everything themselves, they don’t ask for help when they need it. They often believe they can figure out everything on their own while experimenting with different solutions. 

The hidden cost of “figuring everything out on your own” is not discussed enough in the entrepreneurial world.

I know this very well from experience:

I myself used to be a stubborn entrepreneur who thought she didn’t need help. ( Not proud!)

My first side business started while being in business school and working a full time corporate job.

I assumed with my education and experience from my corporate job, I am better off on my own.

The role of a coach, mentor or advisors was not clear to me.

The hidden cost of doing everything yourself

I spent a lot of time and money on advertorial campaigns that didn’t bring any returns. I also hired people who didn’t help the business grow, and made designs that no one wanted to buy. Eventually, I realized that my academic and corporate experience was not suitable for a small business.

My knowledge was not translating into results : I needed a success coach. I needed someone who can guide me through this journey and bring me closer to my goals.

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I was slightly ashamed and secretive about hiring help and saw it as a sign of weakness. 

Fortunately, I changed my mind and considered working with business mentors and coaches. I also joined a number of courses, masterminds  and group coaching programs that could support me to overcome my challenges. 

A business success coach can provide support and guidance to female entrepreneurs in a number of ways. 

They specialise in working with women in business and understand the unique challenges and obstacles that female entrepreneurs face.

Female entrepreneurs can benefit greatly from working with a coach.

A business coach can provide them with the confidence, knowledge, and tools needed to overcome obstacles and achieve success in their businesses.

A business and mindset coach can help female entrepreneurs by providing personalised coaching and support. This can include one-on-one coaching sessions, group coaching programs, and workshops designed specifically for female entrepreneurs.

Through these programs, female entrepreneurs can learn valuable skills and strategies for building and growing their businesses.

A success coach can help female entrepreneurs develop an empowering mindset

This can include teaching techniques for overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, as well as strategies for boosting confidence and motivation. With a positive mindset, female entrepreneurs can more easily overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

Overall, a business success coach can be an invaluable resource for female entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their businesses and achieve success on their own terms. 

By providing personalized support and guidance, these coaches can help women overcome challenges and reach their full potential as business owners.

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A business success coach can help female entrepreneurs become more resilient in a number of ways: 

1)Supporting female entrepreneurs become more self-aware :

Self-awareness is a valuable skill that can contribute to personal and professional success.It is the ability to recognise and understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It involves a conscious knowledge of one’s strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, values, and motivations. Self-awareness is an important aspect of emotional intelligence, and it is considered a key factor in personal growth and development.

Self-awareness is important because it allows one to have a better understanding of themselves and their emotions, which can help them make more informed and effective decisions. 

It can also help female entrepreneurs develop better relationships with others, as being self-aware allows individuals to better understand and empathize with others.

2)Helping female entrepreneurs develop a growth mindset:

A growth mindset is the belief that personal qualities and abilities can be developed through effort and practice. By teaching female entrepreneurs how to cultivate a growth mindset, a coach can help them become more resilient and better able to handle challenges and setbacks.

3)Providing support and guidance during times of crisis

When faced with unexpected challenges or crises, many female entrepreneurs may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. A business and mindset coach can provide the support and guidance that these women need to navigate difficult situations and come out stronger on the other side.

4) Teaching stress-management techniques :

Stress and anxiety are common obstacles that many female entrepreneurs face. A business success coach can help these women develop effective stress-management techniques, such as meditation, mindfulness, and deep breathing, to help them stay calm and focused even in the face of adversity.

5) Encouraging self-care and self-compassion:

In order to be resilient, female entrepreneurs must take care of themselves both mentally and physically. A coach can help these women prioritize self-care and self-compassion, and provide support and guidance as they work to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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