Aligning Your Productivity and Purpose: Overcoming Societal Pressure as a Female Entrepreneur

The need for self-acceptance

Recognizing and accepting what one needs, whether it's a simple tool or help from others, is crucial for progress and productivity.

Are you tired of the societal pressure for female entrepreneurs to deny their needs and be everywhere at once? Do you feel like personal development is often treated as a competition, rather than a supportive journey? Well, you're not alone. In a recent episode of The Driven Woman Entrepreneur podcast, guest Elise Enriquez and I dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of aligning productivity and purpose as a female entrepreneur. From setting boundaries to embracing experimentation, we provide valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the entrepreneurial world while staying true to yourself. 

Elise Enriquez opens the conversation by shedding light on the societal pressures placed on women to deny their needs and conform to predetermined roles. However, she expresses hope in the younger generation of assertive women who are unafraid to ask for what they want and set healthy boundaries. Elise is passionate about teaching and sharing her own experiences while acknowledging that personal growth is a continuous process.

Both Elise and I emphasize the importance of supporting one another rather than treating personal development as a competition. They discuss the value of running experiments and trying new paths, even when the outcome is uncertain. While the fear of making mistakes is a common hurdle, Elise connects this willingness to take risks with her background in playing competitive sports. Much like having coaches who guide and observe, making mistakes can be viewed as opportunities for growth and learning.

One key takeaway from the episode is the importance of understanding your own patterns of success and failure in order to achieve true productivity. I underscore the need for entrepreneurs to try different approaches and make adjustments based on past experiences. I highlight the need for a program that teaches women starting their own businesses how to embrace failure, take risks, and make mistakes without feeling like losers.

Creating spaces for bravery is another crucial aspect of supporting women in their entrepreneurial journeys. Fear is normal, but being brave in the face of fear can lead to tremendous growth and progress. Elise reflects on her own experiences and realizes that she has always been a risk-taker when it comes to aligning herself with her beliefs and the impact she wants to make in the world.

While discussing productivity, Elise and I delve into the challenges of staying organized in a fast-paced business world. Many entrepreneurs need help to trust their organization methods, often relying solely on their own memory. They express frustration with the culture of quick fixes and hacks, emphasizing the need to go beyond surface-level productivity and prioritize self-awareness.

The conversation shifts to the role of technology in productivity. Elise and I agree that technology is not a one-size-fits-all solution and should be tailored to an individual's needs and goals. It's important to work with what you have and push its limits before searching for new technology. They discuss the common frustration of needing multiple apps and tools, but highlight the value of using different tools for different functions as long as they effectively serve the purpose.

Reflecting on business insights and articulating needs are important components of productivity and support. Sometimes, being overwhelmed hinders the ability to step back and observe. This is where a slower, progressive approach to productivity, as advocated by the podcast Productivity Shift, becomes valuable. We discuss the importance of shifting away from traditional productivity methods and finding personalized approaches that prioritize what truly matters to you.

One aspect that resonates strongly throughout the episode is the need for self-acceptance. Recognizing and accepting what one needs, whether it's a simple tool or help from others, is crucial for progress and productivity. Elise highlights the transformative power of self-acceptance, especially for women who often feel shame for needing assistance.

In conclusion, the episode on aligning productivity and purpose with Elise Enriquez provides invaluable insights for female entrepreneurs. From challenging societal pressures to embracing risk-taking and self-acceptance, we offer practical strategies and a supportive perspective. If you're looking to align your productivity with your purpose, this episode is a must-listen. So, why wait? 

Feel free to DM me on LinkedIn or Instagram @coachdiannwingert or send me an email at diann@diannwingertcoaching.com. I'd love to hear your thoughts! If you'd like to hear the full episode on The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast, you can do that here: https://bit.ly/thedrivenwomanpodcast