Episode #349: How to Experience More Joy in Business - Part 1
Feeling like your business has become a grind? Like you're drowning in grunt work and wondering if this entrepreneurial dream was all a mistake?
You're not alone, mama. Not even close.
After 10+ years of coaching female entrepreneurs, I still hear the same heartbreaking stories: "My business feels heavy," "I'm just going through the motions," "This isn't what I signed up for." And here's what I want you to know: feeling this way doesn't make you weak or ungrateful – it makes you human.
In this episode, I'm sharing why the entrepreneurial journey is designed to have peaks and valleys, and more importantly, how to find your way back to joy even when you're stuck in the thick of it. Because here's the truth: you don't have to choose between success and fulfillment. You can have both.
This is Part 1 of a deeper dive into reclaiming the joy in your business – not just the Instagram-worthy highlights, but the day-to-day satisfaction that comes from building something that truly lights you up.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why feeling burnt out and unfulfilled is actually a normal part of the entrepreneurial journey (and what it means for your growth)
- The real reason you're stuck doing grunt work instead of the meaningful work you started your business for
- My step-by-step framework for getting crystal clear on what a joyful business actually looks like for YOU
- How to identify the energy drains that are keeping you stuck in survival mode
- The tough love truth about why you're not going after what you say you want
- Real examples of entrepreneurs who made difficult decisions to reclaim their joy (including my client Tiffany's inspiring pivot story)
Timestamps:
00:00 - Why entrepreneurship isn't meant to be one high after another
03:00 - Normalizing the lows and what they teach us
05:00 - Strategy #1: Getting clear on what joy looks like for you
11:00 - Strategy #2: Going after it relentlessly (without the 80-hour weeks)
13:00 - Tiffany Wong's example of consistent forward action
16:00 - Strategy #3: Finding your Zone of Genius
19:00 - Why someone out there LOVES doing the tasks you hate
20:00 - Strategy #4: Eliminating energy-draining clients
22:00 - Making tough decisions about team members
24:00 - Taking intentional action on what you discover
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Links mentioned:
Episode #286: Creating a Life you are Proud of with Melanie Ziltener
Don't forget to listen to Part 2 of this episode (once live ;)
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