Finding Proof with Dr Tess Crawley

At the crack of dawn yesterday morning I had the great pleasure to talk with Anthony Trucks, former NFL player and American Ninja Warrior competitor, foster care survivor, and business coach. 

We talked about how business ownership is a lot like parenting. And in fact, he sees his role now as being like a "business grandparent"; helping his clients "birth their businesses" brings him great joy! 

Anthony has some great approaches which I will hold onto - "You are not your business", "If you don't have freedom to move in your business, you have don't have a business, you have a job". And more. 

To find out more about Anthony on his website: www.anthonytrucks.com

How did you learn to become a business owner? And is that even what you call yourself? How do you describe yourself? A helping professional? A private practitioner? Why do so many of us find it so hard to acknowledge the title "business owner"? 

It took me years to accept this title for myself, because it felt "icky" as a psychologist, a helping professional, to think of myself in these terms. 

But you know what? Since I've embraced the idea that I am a business owner (because I actually am, just ask my employees!) I've been open to all the other ideas relevant to business owners. Sales. Marketing. Profitability. Customer Service. These aren't terms that psychologists are taught about at uni. 

What about your area of business? Were you taught to embrace or shun these terms? How much do these terms trigger you? Why? 

Thinking about this might just shed some light on your inner barriers to success.

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Jeremy Roadruck, Wing Chun master and parenting coach. Jeremy talks openly about the childhood trauma and difficult adolescence that led to making the decision to turn his life around, becoming a martial arts expert and parenting coach along the way. 

***Trigger Warning*** ... There is mention of childhood sexual assault in this episode, so please be aware that this may pose a trigger for some. 

Check out the latest conversation between Evan Carmichael and me ... We talk about the challenge to feel "good enough" as a person versus feeling "good enough" at what we do, and what this has to do with growth ... and much more!

Here's the link if you'd like to watch us on YouTube ... https://youtu.be/_9ebBLFiD1Y

Being your own boss. Owning your own business. Having all the flexibility in the world. Calling all the shots. Sounds great, doesn't it? 

But who do you talk to when things get tough? 

Business ownership can be incredibly isolation, adding to the stress and the pressure. But if you can find ways to break through that isolation, it can add immeasurably to your resilience as a business owner - which is not only good for you, it's good for business!

What does my convict ancestry have to do with my mentoring work? And what does Firestarters have to do with it?

By keeping your big picture in mind, you'll have a better chance of making business decisions that are strategic rather than reactive. This means you'll stay on track and not be distracted by day-to-day dramas. 

Yes, we need to be quick-thinking and fleet-footed in business, but we need to be guided by what is in the best interests of our big picture goals. 

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Have you ever wondered how you could apply the "big business" labels of CEO and COO to your business. Do you know the difference between a CEO and a COO? Maybe you should. Be the CEO in your business, no matter how small. Even if you're fulfilling the COO role for now, keep your eyes on the big picture so you'll know when the time is right to hand that role onto someone else! 

So many business owners tell me that they were drawn to owning their own business because of the flexibility that being your own boss promised. Flexibility with your time, your finances, and how you spend your days. IT'S A MYTH! But you do still have choices ... make sure you make the most of them.