As well as business acumen, successful entrepreneurs need many ‘soft skills.' Resilience is among the most important of these, as an entrepreneurial journey is often filled with unexpected setbacks.
Sarah Boyd understands this only too well, and she joins me on this episode of The Sigrun Show to discuss her experiences in life and online business.
Sarah has a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, as well as a diploma in Neuroscience of Leadership. She was diagnosed with an aggressive form of thyroid cancer, effectively turning her whole world upside down. Today, she considers her cancer diagnosis a gift that has allowed her to be free of her fears and live a fuller, more purposeful life. She currently plays a vital international role as an authority on Leadership & Emotional Resilience and is the creator of E-School, a 6-week online transformational course for leaders and influencers and based on neuroscience research.
Sarah talks about how she coped with life-changing circumstances and how she faced these challenges head-on. She shares what she did to make her big dreams a reality, despite physical, emotional, and psychological pain. Sarah also explains how entrepreneurs can cope with unexpected stress using practical skills you can learn and apply during trying times.
Resilience is the ability to adapt and transform your stress into positive power and purpose to move forward. - Sarah Boyd
In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:
- Sarah’s battle with cancer and realizing her life’s purpose
- How she made the shift as she coped with her health challenges
- Overcoming analysis paralysis
- How she overcame life hurdles
- How entrepreneurs can deal with business-related stress
- The significance of being part of a community
- Sources of stress for businesspeople and how to release it
- Understanding the stress system in your body
Key Takeaways:
- Being an entrepreneur is not a typical job – it’s a calling.
- Create a plan to help you switch off and calm the stress.