Summary of Business Pathfinder Podcast Episode: Ep. 26: PTSD Around Business Burnout
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Nancy, a licensed therapist, transitioned to become an executive coach for a better work-life balance Struggling with marketing herself, she sought guidance from Kristin Morrison, who advised her to address internal conflicts before taking further business actions Morrison helped Nancy confront feelings of inadequacy and fear of burnout, encouraging physical and mental exercises for self-liberation
Listeners can access coaching opportunities and additional resources on the Business Pathfinder podcast and Kristen Morrison's website Nancy expressed her challenges in self-motivation for marketing and reaching out to existing therapy clients Morrison highlighted the potential fear of burnout and internal conflicts, guiding Nancy to address these before taking further business actions
To apply for coaching on the Business Pathfinder podcast, visit kristenmorrison.com/podcast26 and find the link to the Facebook group for Business Pathfinder listeners on the show notes page.
Ep. 26: PTSD Around Business Burnout
Key Takeaways
- Nancy, a licensed therapist, transitioned to become an executive coach for a better work-life balance.
- She struggled with marketing herself as a coach after having a successful therapy practice.
- Nancy obtained clients through family connections and business associations but faced challenges in self-motivation for marketing.
- Kristin Morrison advised Nancy to contact existing therapy clients and address internal conflicts before taking further business actions.
- Morrison guided Nancy in addressing feelings of inadequacy and fear of burnout, encouraging physical and mental exercises for self-liberation.
- Listeners can access coaching opportunities and additional resources on the Business Pathfinder podcast and Kristen Morrison's website.
Embrace Change and Market Boldly
- Nancy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, experienced burnout during the pandemic and decided to become an executive coach for a healthier work-life balance.
- Nancy is struggling with marketing herself as a coach and finding it difficult to put herself out there after having a thriving therapy practice where clients came to her without much marketing effort.
- She hired a coach who gave her great ideas, including hosting a launch party, but she didn't follow through with marketing efforts after the initial event.
Get Motivated and Start Blogging
- My first client was a family member, and then I got another client through my brother's company.
- I recently had a paying client from a business association where we share leads.
- I have a static website with testimonials, but I'm struggling to motivate myself to start a blog as recommended by my coach.
Addressing Ethical Considerations in Client Transition
- Kristin Morrison recommends contacting all existing therapy clients and informing them about the transition to life coaching.
- Nancy expressed her desire to coach anyone on anything and consulted an attorney about ethical considerations in reaching out to previous therapy clients.
- Nancy shared her experience of returning to work after surgery and the challenges she faced with insurance, indicating a sense of uncertainty and hesitation.
- Kristin Morrison highlighted the potential fear of burnout and the internal conflict Nancy may be experiencing, suggesting the need to address this block before taking further business actions.
Embrace Your Inadequacy, Nancy
- Kristin Morrison encourages Nancy to bring her feelings deep into her belly, as it is the core.
- Nancy expresses her predominant feeling of inadequacy.
- Kristin points out the contrast between Nancy's extreme confidence and her feeling of inadequacy.
Embrace Your Confidence, Ditch Fear
- On one hand, there is a strong sense of confidence, self-assurance, and belief in one's talents, gifts, and abilities.
- On the other hand, there is a fear of judgment, a sense of tentativeness, and uncertainty, accompanied by a feeling of constriction and heaviness.
Push or Pull Out the Feeling
- Kristin Morrison helps Nancy identify and address the feeling of constriction and paralysis in her body, guiding her to physically push or pull out the feeling to create distance.
- Morrison encourages Nancy to breathe in peace and trust, releasing any residual stress from her body.
- Morrison advises Nancy to block out time to practice the exercise and engage in a dialogue with the constricting part to understand its purpose and work towards freeing herself from its grip.
Boost Your Business with Coaching
- To apply for coaching on the Business Pathfinder podcast, visit kristenmorrison.com/podcast26.
- Find the link to the Facebook group for Business Pathfinder listeners on the show notes page.
- Discover more about social media marketing, video marketing, and using AI to grow your business on the show notes page and the workshops and webinar page on the site.