Dear Overwhelmed Business Leader,
We see you. We notice the work and effort that you’re putting into your business. And we hear the doubt in your voice as you silently wonder if you’re getting it right—if you’re doing a “good enough” job for your clients, employees, and family. We know that it might feel like imposter syndrome is a daily struggle but you would never admit it out loud.
You may struggle with thoughts like:
- Is this really all there is for my career (or life)?
- Does it always have to feel so hard?
- Will things ever get any easier?
- I’m not sure how much longer I can keep going at this pace.
- I know something needs to change, but I have no idea what it is.
- Will I ever see my dreams become a reality?
- I should be enjoying my work, but I’m not.
We know this because we hear it from our clients and we’ve experienced it ourselves at times. You’re not the only person that has felt this way even though it might seem like it.
You’re not alone.
The bad news is leadership and managing a business aren’t things that come natural to everyone. The good news is, they are skills that anyone can learn. Just because you feel like you’re stuck doesn’t mean that you need to stay stuck. You just need to get access to the right tools that can help get you out.
How to overcome overwhelm as a leader
This is usually the part of the blog post where you would read a list of 5, 7, or 9 Ways to Overcome the Overwhelm as a Leader. But I’m not going to do that here.
Yes, there are things that you can do on your own to learn how to get unstuck and stop being so overwhelmed. But I’m guessing you’ve already read through plenty of posts like this one on Forbes that shares 8 strategies you can use. And you’ve probably gotten some legitimate information and tips. But I’m guessing that your problem isn’t that you need a simple list of things to follow that are going to dramatically change your life.
Instead, if you’re reading this, I’m guessing what would help you even more than that list of things to do, is someone to help you do them.
We live in a time where there is no shortage of information available. You can do research on your own, create a plan to get your business life in order, and start improving as a leader. But it’s time consuming and you don’t have a lot of time. There’s also conflicting information and it’s difficult to tell what’s right and what’s not. And, you may not even really know where you need to start.
And to be honest, most of the information that you’re going to read is highly generalized so it fits a wide range of readers. It’s not the same as someone learning about you and your business and then meeting you where you are to help you create a personalized plan to get where you want to go.
That’s what SPEARity business coaches do
If you’re overwhelmed as a leader and know that things could be going better, working with a business coach could be the best option for you. It’s OK if you don’t know exactly what you need the business coach to do, they will help you identify the areas that need to be addressed.
A business coach uses their experience, knowledge, and expertise to learn about your situation and help identify what gaps need to be filled. Sometimes leaders need this outside perspective. If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’re going to keep getting the results that you’ve always gotten.
It’s not about walking you through a seven-step plan with promises to change your life. No, it’s about connecting with you, partnering with you, and showing you the way to go from where you are to where you desire to be. It’s about growing and reaching your leadership potential.
If you’re tired of reading blog posts and business books and still seeing little change in your leadership skills, business growth, and level of stress and overwhelm, reach out to us today to explore how a SPEARity business coach in Milwaukee can help you overcome overwhelm and realize your dreams.
