Male Entrepreneurship - Coping and rising above the emotional rollercoaster!
Mark Jones (FAIPF) (MAITD) - "The Mentors Mentor"
Business Growth Expert @ Upcoach | Award winning facilitator, business coach and mentor.
The Ultimate Coaching Challenge:
What does it truly mean to be strong? For male business owners, the answer isn’t found in lifting the heaviest weights or projecting an unshakable masculine exterior. True strength lies in the relentless pursuit of physical, mental, and emotional mastery - especially when grappling with the complexities of running a successful business, being Mr. Dad, the provider, and balancing work and life so that all your goals, relationships, and passions are fully acknowledged and explored.? Such a life is full of complexities, let alone also dealing with your own inner demons.
This article isn’t a quick fix or a sugar-coated pep talk. This is a challenge created to confront yourself, to do some self-reflection and to take ownership of your behaviours, reactiveness and personal growth, and become the leader your business and life demand.
Physical Strength: ?The Foundation for Resilience
Your body is your vessel, and taking care of it is non-negotiable. For those who know me, I can confidently claim that even in my mid-sixties I can hold my own. To me as a leading business coach it’s the essential ingredient of an enduring career and maintaining both physical and mental awareness. ?I have to walk the talk and lead by example. Physical fitness isn’t about vanity, it’s about discipline, endurance, and accountability. By pushing your limits, getting out of your comfort zone, maintaining an exercise regime, you lay the groundwork for success in every other aspect of your life.
Unfortunately, a number of my closest friends have never owned this philosophy, and today they are no longer with us. You owe it to yourself to prioritise your health. Strong leaders show up fully every day, and that starts with a body capable of meeting the demands of what lays ahead. They are present and in the Zone. If you’re neglecting this foundation, ask yourself: how can you sustain your business or support those who rely on you if your own vessel is weak, the motor is not operating at its peak, and if neglected you may not even be able to leave the harbour?
Mental Fortitude: Mastering the Mind
The biggest battlefield of the modern business owner is often in the mind. The mental and psychosocial pressures of running a business, making decisions, and navigating uncertainties can easily overwhelm those that are unprepared.
The challenge here is to take control of your thoughts, reactiveness and subsequent behaviours, to practice Mindfulness and recognise the patterns that hold you back inclusive of self-doubt, procrastination, and fear.? Find yourself a quality business coach or mentor and choose to confront them head-on. Mental strength isn’t about blind positivity; it’s about having clarity, focus, and building resilience.
When was the last time you were challenged and asked to truly reflect on the way you think and how your behaviours impact those around you inclusive of work colleagues, family and friends? If your mind is a chaotic storm, you can’t control your emotions and reactions, it’s time to calm the waters and take charge. This is an area where a quality coach or mentor can provide significant benefit in helping you to become a more stable and better version of yourself.
Emotional Intelligence: Confronting Your Inner Demons
Perhaps the hardest dimension of strength is emotional resilience. Many male business owners suppress their emotions, seeing vulnerability as weakness. But emotional intelligence, the ability to understand, manage, and harness your emotions is the real power move. When harnessed and used effectively it becomes the ACE up our sleeve.
Those inner demons, the fear of failure, anger, and insecurity having strength and confidence means these inhibitors can’t be ignored. Strength means facing these issues head-on, analysing them, and learning to respond constructively. Instead of letting emotions dictate your actions, detach from them, think strategically, and act in alignment with your goals.
I want every male business owner, senior executive or business unit manager to ask yourself: are your emotions controlling you, or are you in control of them?
True strength isn’t about suppressing what you feel; it’s about mastering how you respond to each and every differing situation or challenge that is thrown at you. The goal is to consistently work on managing stress, anxiety and failure.? This is where we and our team of world class coaches and mentors can help!
So, here’s your Challenge…
To every male business owner or executive fighting internal battles, this is your wake-up call. Building inner strength and confidence is your strength is the key to your success, not just in business, but in life.
Let me tell you, for some this won't be easy, but nothing worth achieving ever is. You’re not just leading a business, your peers and family; you’re leading yourself. Strength in all dimensions is what will set you apart, fuel your future growth, and turn your struggles into triumphs.
The question is: Are you ready and will you rise to the challenge?
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