Shameless Leadership

353: How To Build Social Support Systems That Serve You


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As you grow and evolve in different areas of your life it is imperative that you build support systems that serve you. This doesn’t typically happen by chance. It happens by design. 

While this takes effort and often vulnerability, the value of safe and sacred support systems is immeasurable.

It is common to make the mistake of leaning on one person or one group for all your needs. If you want to be really well supported it’s important to have multiple networks and support systems to lean into. 

Here are some of my networks/support systems (in random order):

  • Mom friends
  • Female entrepreneur friends
  • Podcaster friends
  • Running/workout/training friends
  • Forever Friends (high school/college)
  • My marriage
  • The purpose of these different support systems is that you need different networks to connect with people who are in the same place at the same time with the same needs, dreams, and interests. As you listen to this episode, you’ll learn why it’s not reasonable or wise to lean on one person or one group for all your needs.

    It’s so important to build these support systems because:

    • You must have a place to shine
    • You must have a safe place to be seen as you grow
    • You must have sacred places to connect with like-minded people
    • All of this preserves your mental health, improves your sense of worth, and helps you build a more dynamic identity. AND all of this helps you minimize and mitigate loneliness, isolation, depression, and anxiety.

      Listen in to learn:

      • How to build support systems that serve you
      • How to release relationships that don’t allow you to shine
      • Why some people are no longer your people and how to be ok with that
      • Where to find your squad and how to connect with them
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