In this episode I'm talking about something that I think is a constant, if not battle, then area for improvement: mindset.

Mindset has been a hurdle that almost prevented me from achieving a business goal. But I was able to recognise it and work on it. So I'm talking about:

- How I recognised my mindset was the problem

- The goal it was hindering

- The steps I took to change it

- The support and resources I turned to (a surprise to me too!)

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Resources

Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Businesses programme: https://www.goldmansachs.com/community-impact/10000-small-businesses/

Glennon Doyle, Untamed: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52129515-untamed

Takeaways

• Why Caroline wanted to work on business growth and her application to the Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Businesses programme

• Recognising old thought patterns and where your mindset is holding you back

• Mindset is a key piece for founders and needs constant work!

• Self care is essential for sustainable business growth

• Where to find support in breaking out of old mindset patterns

• There's nothing better than a good old fashioned pep talk

• Balancing family with the growth programme requires a lot of planning and communication

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Goldman Sachs Growth Programme 02:51 Mindset Shifts and Overcoming Doubts 06:05 Navigating Growth as a Mother and Founder 08:51 Preparing for the Interview Process 12:04 Building Confidence and Embracing Challenges 14:49 Practicalities of Balancing Work and Family

Links:

Website: www.bumptobusinessowner.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

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