Everyone has challenges in business. If you’re not being challenged, you’re not growing. The thing is, everyone faces challenges differently. Some treat them as an obstacle to be overcome, others as an excuse. We’ve all had those moments when we throw their hands up and say ‘I can’t do it’ when you could if you asked for help. Sometimes you just need to get out of your own way.
I’ve been lucky enough to meet some truly inspiring people. They’ve overcome enormous challenges, from childhood abuse to homelessness and divorce. What’s more, they’ve thrived and now help others to succeed.
But how do you get out of your own way? Whatever the challenge, there is a way to move forward with confidence. Let’s look at some of the most common culprits…
I have a confession to make. This is going to be one of those blog posts where I dispense brilliant advice that I haven’t taken myself.
What does your brand mean to you? Is it a lovely logo that you put everywhere that you can think of? Do you have a range of gorgeous visuals that make your website, social media and all your other communications instantly recognisable? If that’s as far as it goes, you’re missing out.
Have you ever been called on to explain why you do what you do for a living? This happened to me at a networking lunch recently. We always do a thirty second introduction, but this time the organiser asked us to go a bit further. As I stood up I described my former life as a solicitor and why I’d chucked it all in to become a freelance writer.