I support women business owners who want to care for the emotional and mental well-being in an era of relentless stressors that make you want to lose your shit on the daily.
Can you transform business failure into growth opportunities--without toxic positivity?
|
Hello Reader, Have you experienced failure as a business owner? I have! On both a large and small scale. In August 2020, I exited my thriving group practice prematurely, which is perhaps the biggest business failure I've experienced, but second to that was the Steadicam business my (now ex) husband and I owned in the early 90s. I actually feel worse about that failure than the more recent one. But I've had failed launches and offers and programs many times since I opened my private therapy practice in 2013. Starcycle is an organization that makes the difficult parts of windup easier, so their clients can get back to doing what they love, faster. I met the founder, Jaclyn Siu, on LinkedIn and I was impressed by how Starcycle demonstrates such care for her clients' mental health. I'm grateful she invited me to write about failure for the Starcycle blog: How to Transform Business Failure into Growth Opportunities--without toxic positivity. How can we all navigate failure with more compassion, resilience, and growth, while at the same time protecting our peace of mind as founders? Read the article here. Warmly, |
Hi! I'm Shula, The Entrepreneurs' Therapist.
I support women business owners who want to care for the emotional and mental well-being in an era of relentless stressors that make you want to lose your shit on the daily.
Hello Reader, Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, cycling through numbers and to-do lists, wondering why everything still feels so fragile even when it looks successful? If so, you’re not alone. And there’s nothing wrong with you. The Myth of the Unstoppable Founder There’s a quiet pressure baked into entrepreneurship, especially for women and marginalized folks. It says: you have to hold it all together. Your success proves your worth. Being exhausted just means you’re...
Hello Reader, Have you ever spent hours agonizing over a business decision, only to end up right where you started? This episode explores the challenges of decision-making for entrepreneurs. We discuss: Why business owners often face more difficult decisions than others The impact of overwhelm and decision fatigue on your ability to choose Common causes of indecisiveness Practical strategies to overcome indecision We’ll examine various approaches to improve decision-making skills and maintain...
Hello Reader, When your launch didn't go as planned, it's easy to question everything about your business and yourself. I know. I've been there.What if your "failed" launch isn't evidence of your inadequacy, but actually valuable feedback?In my latest article, I share a gentle path forward that honors both your feelings and your wisdom.Creating space for your emotions before acting is not just self-care, it's smart business strategy.Curious about what business failure recovery actually looks...