Stop Avoiding the Thing: You’re Not Incompetent [episode 80]

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In today’s episode, I discuss the common misconception that everything needs to be perfectly organized before delegating tasks like bookkeeping to an expert, which can lead to a cycle of avoidance and overwhelm. By addressing the fear of being incompetent and recognizing that experts can handle disorganization, we can break this cycle and create a more sustainable business. This episode is all about embracing the discomfort of asking for help, honing the skills of delegation, and understanding that you don’t have to do it all yourself.

In this episode, Stop Avoiding the Thing: You’re Not Incompetent, I cover:

  • How to break down the fear of being incompetent that may be holding you back from success
  • The myth that everything must be in perfect order before handing off tasks
  • Why identifying tasks outside our zone of genius allows us to focus on more critical aspects of our business

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If you find yourself avoiding conversations about money, are burnt out from working all the time and wondering where your cash goes, and are tired of not paying yourself consistently, you are in the right place. 

Profitable Women is for those who don’t want to choose between their career and motherhood. It is to educate you on the financial side of running a profitable and sustainable business. It is a safe place where you are seen and heard in your fears as a business owner. It is where we talk about the money stories that are showing up in your everyday business decisions. It is where we allow ourselves to get curious about the numbers and welcome financial abundance in our lives.  We will talk mindset, financial strategy, and numbers, all with the goal of aligning our business to our life. If you believe in what you do and want to make it sustainable while building wealth, Profitable Women is the podcast for you! 

Your host, Sheila Hansen, is a CPA, coach, and business mentor who supports female business owners to make confident financial decisions. In addition to solo episodes, we will hear from other expert female guests who are out there supporting women with the work they do.

As profitable women, we are in this together!

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