In this episode of Ambitious, Kate discusses her struggles with vulnerability and perfectionism. She addresses the common feeling among entrepreneurs of falling out of love with their business. She provides valuable insights on recognizing symptoms of dissatisfaction, understanding underlying issues, and potential reasons behind these feelings. Kate then outlines two primary paths to navigate this phase: pivoting with small increments or taking a complete pause. She encourages listeners to ask important self-reflective questions to find the clarity needed for their next steps.
01:17 Embracing Vulnerability
06:07 Recognizing Business Dissatisfaction
11:01 Identifying Signs of Business Discontent
18:22 Understanding the Root Causes
23:29 Aligning Business with Personal Values
30:28 The Rock, Reef, and Shoal Analogy
32:58 Acknowledging and Addressing Business Misalignment
33:47 Setting Expectations and Values
34:33 Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain
37:26 Understanding Your Why
39:35 Pathways to Change: Pivot or Pause
40:04 The Pivot Path: Incremental Changes
43:51 The Pause Path: Taking a Break
52:26 Questions for Self-Reflection
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