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960: LEADERSHIP STORIES: Top Struggles of My Business Coaching Clients Right Now


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This episode is especially for business owners and consultants, but the themes will resonate with anyone navigating leadership in challenging times. No matter your role, the struggles we face are often more similar than different, and there’s always something to learn from the stories of others.

Recently, my business coaching clients and entrepreneurial colleagues have been sharing struggles that might feel familiar: 

"What sold before is not selling now."

"I am ready to make a pivot, but I'm feeling nervous and unsure about how to do so."

"With the online space feeling loud and saturated, I'm feeling less confident in making myself more visible."

"I need to grow my team, but I'm nervous about finding the right people and/or giving up control."

"I'm struggling with boundaries and communication with my team."

"I'm overwhelmed and exhausted by my business + the state of the world!"

Over my 22 years as a business owner, the state of the world has forced me to reimagine (and sometimes rapidly pivot) my business, my offers, and my team multiple times. After a few moments (or days) of "WTF?! Why is this happening to me?!", I've always been able to find a path forward and often have found a stronger sense of purpose and drive because of this driving mantra: I know what I'm good at. I know I can create incredible outcomes for people. I have proven that I can be endlessly adaptable and resilient in my 49 years on this planet. This time is no different. LFG.

In this episode, I’ll share 3 steps you can take right now to address these struggles head-on. Because the world being extra loud and extra messy does not diminish the need for your work. In fact, it amplifies it.

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Links Mentioned:

  • Attend Sara’s Influence & Ignite Retreat for Women Business Owners: saradean.com/retreat

  • Join Sara’s Next Business Coaching Cohort: https://saradean.com/influence-ignite-business-group-coaching/

  • Hire me to speak: saradean.com/speaking

  • Coach with me: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services

  • Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks

    Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks

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