5 Important Messages For Women In Business

Recently it was my daughter Taya’s birthday.?

And when I look at her growing up it often makes me wonder what life holds for her in the future.?

And it makes me think that I hope in at least some part, she doesn’t have to learn things the hard way.?

That she finds the right mentors and teachers and cheerleaders who can help guide her through the things that can be lonely, scary, or frustrating.?

(here she is on our wedding day)

Then knowing that I have an awesome community of current and aspiring business women following me I realised that now is a perfect opportunity to share with you 5 things I think it’s important all business women need to hear in order to enjoy the business journey just a little bit more.?

1. Don’t be afraid to own your brilliance. One of the most important lessons I can impart to everyone is to accept and own your brilliance. There are enough people who will try to make you feel small in this world, don’t let yourself be one of them. Back yourself, back your experience, and know your worth. Know that no one does things exactly how you do, and that in itself is enough of a point of difference.
2. Make networking your superpower. The image of the successful but lonely entrepreneur or business owner is plastered across both mainstream and social media… but true success is made by having the right people around you. The people who cheer you on, the people who ground you, the people who check in on you, and the people that lead and guide you. Be brave enough to find the right people, who enhance your experience rather than stunt your growth. Seek out bigger rooms, and more experienced voices who are willing to act as teachers and mentors.?
3. Be careful whose advice you take. Even though you need to find a network, they need to be the right people. There will be plenty of people within your orbit who will criticise you. They will tell you not to take risks. Try to make you play small. Understand that often this is for their own comfort not for yours. A good rule of thumb is, if you wouldn’t want to be leading the same life that they are then maybe they shouldn’t be the most influential voice in your life.
4. Stand out and stand up. Initially when you start standing out and letting your brilliance shine there will be some people who are intimidated by this. Don’t let these people dim your shine. Friends, colleagues and family might criticise you along your journey but understand this comes from their own fear of failure, not your own likelihood of failure.
5. Find the path that works for you. There is no set path to success. There are mentors and teachers who can show you how to avoid pitfalls, but ultimately you need to decide what success looks like to you. Is success the driven businesswoman? Is success the impactful philanthropist? Is success a happy home life? Is it all of the above? Your path isn’t set in stone. You can make it look like whatever it needs to be for you. And don’t let anyone tell you it’s impossible,? especially if they mention it being impossible because you are a woman.?

You can do it. You can master this journey. And although at times it might still feel scary, overwhelming, or you might not feel like everything is falling into place, stay the course, and enjoy every win, big and small that comes your way.?

I believe in you.?

I believe in your success.?

Janine.

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