The Good Office Podcast, by Marie Mae

46. How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome To Start Owning Your CEO Title


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It’s not uncommon for CEOs to have imposter syndrome. After all, many go from being an employee to the head decision-maker, steering toward uncharted territory as the captain of their business. Plus, experiencing different phases of growing their own business requires them to wear different hats. It’s even more complicated knowing there’s no step-by-step manual for success.

As CEO and Founder of Sif Industries, Jill James transforms self-funded businesses into high-profit companies through strategic operating support - particularly for those who identify as women. She helps new businesses grow into a sustainable business model and get a more stable revenue footing. This week Jill shares valuable insight about why new CEOs should feel empowered, best practices for female entrepreneurs to thrive in their first 2 years of business, and top tips for using business as a force for good.

Topics covered in this episode:
- Starting a company
- Female CEOs and entrepreneurs
- The first 2 years of business
- Imposter syndrome
- Making a profit as a new business
- Social impact
- How to run a business effectively a mom

Takeaways from this episode:
- New CEOs know their product, service, and ins and outs of running the company, and often act as a coach and a team player - yet many feel as if they’re failing.
- It’s important to remember that you’re empowered to be a CEO. No one else has the information you have, can gather inputs and put them in place with your unique vantage point. It’s an opportunity for you to do good in the world.
- Not every entrepreneur has to suffer without pay for years.
- Having a business and having a baby are similar: There’s no perfect time to embark on that journey, you just have to start (and know that you’ll learn along the way).
- Don’t be afraid to be profitable; it enables you to make good choices that change the world.
- Think about your team and how you’d want to be treated in their position, and you’ll attract people who want to treat you that way as well.

To connect to Jill James:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilldjames/
https://sifindustries.com/
https://thejilljames.com/

To book a free strategy session with Jillian:
https://mariemae.com/consulting

To learn more about Marie Mae :
https://mariemae.com/

To learn more about The Good Office Podcast:
www.thegoodofficepodcast.com

Show notes and more resources:
https://thegoodofficepodcast.com/episodes/46
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