A very common challenge for business owners is that their day-to-day fulfillment decreases dramatically as their businesses grow. They lose access to the purpose, meaning and inspiration they felt when they started out, and they get bogged down doing things that they don't enjoy. The classic business book The E Myth describes it this way: they get stuck working in the business, not onthe business. Dave Collins of CleverHiker.com shares his experience when we started working together 3 months ago, and where he is now Watch the video here. It's short! (Please share it with your LinkedIn network if you're so inspired.)
It's funny. The more fulfilled we are, the more successful we are. They are connected, not in conflict with each other. Extricating yourself out of the day-to-day reactivity of your business helps you be more strategic which grows the business. Business coaching helps you work on the business not in the business by helping you step back and be more thoughtful so you can create the future you envision. It's easy to neglect our individual fulfillment and vitality in our businesses and careers. If you'd like to discuss how to increase your fulfillment, let's talk: https://calendly.com/kerrywalls. |