10 reasons female entrepreneurs hold back and play small
I see so many brave, audacious incredible women – women who have felt the calling and have been courageous enough to launch their own business…
I see them holding back and playing small.
Yes, of setting big goals, and taking action to meet them.
But then not quite getting there, and falling short, and then beating themselves up and concluding that it must be them that’s the problem.
And feeling frustrated, and like a fraud.
If this is you I have a really special message in this week’s podcast episode. I’m going to share the top 10 reasons WHY female entrepreneurs hold back.
Share the game-changing mindset shift – will change everything. Really empowering.
Then going to share what you can do about it – if sick of playing small, and want to end 2024 on a total high
Enjoy the episode, and let me know what you think!
“I swallowed a load of water and had a panic attack” - Imposter Syndrome in action
Last week I had to practise what I preach when it comes to Imposter Syndrome when I had a panic attack in the middle of Lake Windermere.
I'd signed up for my Open Water Lifeguard qualification and felt like a total fraud.
I was right in the middle of the lake, trying to keep up with the other swimmers, when I swallowed a load of water, which triggered a panic attack.
This is the raw, authentic story of what happened to me... AND the EXACT steps I took to break free of my Imposter Syndrome.
Did I pass my qualification?
Listen to find out…
Imposter Syndrome is killing your business
If you are a female entrepreneur who is not getting the results you desire.
If you’re frustrated, if you’re doubting you’ve got what it takes, if you’re feeling like a fraud.
Imposter Syndrome is the biggest reason you are not experiencing the results you want with your business right now.
Imposter Syndrome is emotionally exhausting, causing you to waste valuable time with self-doubt.
Imposter Syndrome is costing you thousands, if not millions, in lost revenue, just add up the cost of the opportunities you haven’t gone for, the times you haven’t backed yourself and taken a risk because of listening to your Imposter.
This conversation is all about why you MUST give Imposter Syndrome your full attention, if you ever want to achieve your potential and achieve the impact and income you desire with your business.
The 10 Signs You MUST Tackle Your Imposter NOW
These are the 10 Signs of Imposter Syndrome in women, that indicate that’s it time to do something about it! I shared this workshop twice last week, and it was so impactful and eye-opening I want to share it with you too. I invite you to play along – grab a pen and paper, and see how many resonate with you.
Winning an award vs Imposter Syndrome ➡️ A hot off-the-press case study
Have you ever been nominated for an award? If you have Imposter Syndrome as well, this is the ultimate stress test for IS.
I’ve helped so many clients over the years get over the Imposter Syndrome about being nominated for awards, and be able to properly celebrate and bask when they win, or deal with the upcoming stuff when they lose.
Well, last night it was my turn and this is the perfect case study for what I want to talk to you about today.
Reflections on September
What a month it has been!
The kids have returned to school and we're in the full swing of planning the final months of the year.
I've hosted my 'Freedom from Imposter Syndrome for Tech & Digital Professionals' Event as part of the Leeds Digital Festival and I couldn't be happier with how it went.
Are you self sabotaging?
Today I’d like to open up the topic of self-sabotage.
If you self-sabotage, you might say things like:
Why do I always mess things up?
Of course that wouldn’t last, it wasn’t the right time
I knew they’d made the wrong choice, picking me
I knew I shouldn’t celebrate that thing, I’ve totally jinxed it
Today’s conversation is all about that self-sabotage – why we do it, what it might look like for you, and some real life case studies from clients.
How to figure out your mission (and what to do if you don’t feel worthy)
How to figure out your mission and purpose... (and what to do if you don’t feel worthy of that)
I'm fresh back from adventuring in the Lake District in my camper van, and full of renewed vigour for my mission and purpose.
In this conversation I'm going to share with you exactly how I come up with my personal mission for my business - including the exact questioning sequence.
And if you feel the Imposter Syndrome rising when you think about whether you're worthy or good enough for that mission and purpose, I'm going to help you break away from that too.
The 7 Signs of Imposter Syndrome in Female Leaders & Entrepreneurs
This conversation is about the 7 Signs of Imposter Syndrome in female leaders and entrepreneurs.
- if you've ever felt like a fraud
- if you've ever attributed your success to luck
- if you know you're letting Imposter Syndrome keep you small
Please tune in to this conversation
7 signs of Imposter Syndrome in female founders & what to do about it
Today I’m talking to you if you suspect (or know) you're struggling with Imposter Syndrome as a female entrepreneur
- You're sick of that voice in your head asking 'who the heck you think you are'
- You feel like you're not good enough
- Not worthy or deserving
- Or you feel you're nobody special
How to achieve self-mastery
"Nobody is coming to save me. It's up to me to create the life I want, and have the impact I want to have on the planet"
Listen to Audacity host, and Authenticity Coach Claire Ackers, as she talks about self-mastery.
10 ways to feel the fear and do it anyway
Call it Imposter Syndrome, call it the wobbles, call it the voice of reason. Whenever you step out of your comfort zone, fear will pop up and try to talk you out of it.
The problem is, nothing great happens in your comfort zone. If you want to reach your potential, you’ve got to take some risks.
The Invisibility Cloak (or How To Blow Your Own Trumpet Authentically)
The Invisibility Cloak - this is why you can't blow your own trumpet (and what to do about it!)
Everybody has an Invisibility Cloak - the stuff we'd rather keep hidden because of shame or guilt.
But what if that stuff was actually your Superpower?
Yoga principles for business success
To celebrate International Yoga Day, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with my yoga teacher, Binny Chadha. She had loads of amazing insights for business leaders and entrepreneurs, including: how yoga principles can help you grow an authentic, values-led business
7 ways to beat virtual imposter syndrome
This is a really common challenge at the moment, that's coming up in a lot of my coaching sessions. How do you make real connections, and have the impact you want, when you're stuck behind a computer screen?
Andy Crossley Interview: Teams & Tenacity
Andy Crossley, Director at the Oakland Group, joins Claire Ackers for a chat about his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.