In this episode of Ambitious, Kate discusses her struggles with vulnerability and perfectionism. She addresses the common feeling among entrepreneurs of falling out of love with their business. She provides valuable insights on recognizing symptoms of dissatisfaction, understanding underlying issues, and potential reasons behind these feelings. Kate then outlines two primary paths to navigate this phase: pivoting with small increments or taking a complete pause. She encourages listeners to ask important self-reflective questions to find the clarity needed for their next steps.

01:17 Embracing Vulnerability

06:07 Recognizing Business Dissatisfaction

11:01 Identifying Signs of Business Discontent

18:22 Understanding the Root Causes

23:29 Aligning Business with Personal Values

30:28 The Rock, Reef, and Shoal Analogy

32:58 Acknowledging and Addressing Business Misalignment

33:47 Setting Expectations and Values

34:33 Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain

37:26 Understanding Your Why

39:35 Pathways to Change: Pivot or Pause

40:04 The Pivot Path: Incremental Changes

43:51 The Pause Path: Taking a Break

52:26 Questions for Self-Reflection

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