Are you getting in your own way when it comes to money and success? It sounds crazy but sometimes we hold OURSELVES back from massive success in business.
Why do we do this? Because we are afraid. It almost always boils down to an underlying fear.
As a business coach, I have found some common fears female entrepreneurs struggle with. Let’s talk about them!
1. Fear of other people’s judgment.
You worry what that person from your old school (or Bible study group!) will think … or what your cousins or sisters might be saying behind your back.
Sis, get yourself in a circle of hype women. This is one of the best things I did for my business – and myself. I stopped hanging with the gossips and surrounded myself with other boss chics who are serious about leveling up.
This is important: you become like who you hang out with. So hang with women who cheer you on and boost you up.
2. Fear of money.
Have you ever heard someone say: “More money, more problems”? We think that having a bigger business means having bigger problems. I get that. But you know what is better? More money means more OPTIONS. More money means you can get top talent that will keep the “more problems” off of your plate.
3. Fear of losing it all.
You worry that even if you DO have what it takes to make it big once, there’s no way you can maintain it. This indicates you aren’t continually growing & learning. When you invest in yourself (typically with education & a business coach), your skills level up in relation to your business leveling up.
PS this is exactly what I teach you in the Success Squad. Are you on the waitlist?
4. Fear of success/Imposter syndrome.
If you find yourself asking: “Who am I to…?” you’re tripping yourself up over what you think you lack. The cure is to start serving & changing lives. And the proof, as they say, is in the pudding. It’s the fastest way I know to beat imposter syndrome.
Is this an area you struggle in? Then you need to read this blog post!
5. Fear of being seen as “all about that money.”
Only women struggle with this. Seriously. When I coach women they won’t even come out and say they want to make lotsa money. Do you know what they say? “I want freedom.” Why? Because it’s safer. More feminine. We worry what others might think of us if we boldly say: “I want to have a $1M/year business!”
It’s not wrong to want a lot of money in order to do a lot of good in the world. As a Christian business coach, it may surprise you that I WANT my clients to make piles of money. The motivator for me is that for every good, kind, lovely human I help reach 6-and-7-figures, it’s money they are taking away from the evil, horrible, bad people who are running a similar business. (Think: the ones who have private islands, private jets, trafficking humans – watch the news.)
So as for me? I want to Robin Hood that money right out from under them and empower my entrepreneurs to make it big. Because I know them. And I know the kind of good they will do in this world with that money. This is my own philosophical David & Goliath battle and spiritual war I am waging by helping my squad grow big businesses.
What do you think? Do any of these fears resonate with you? I would love it if you sent me a DM in Instagram and let me know what you think!
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Disclaimer: While Kelly is a certified business coach this post is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as financial advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace legal or financial advice. Always check with your own legal or financial team before trying or implementing any information read here. As an Amazon Associate Kelly also earns from qualifying purchases.
