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Overcoming Anxiety and Building Resilience in Entrepreneurship
TLDR Entrepreneurial success is achievable through authenticity, passion, and seeking help when needed. Leaders should address anxiety within their teams, find a balance between vulnerability and strength, and prioritize building relationships through networking to create a supportive work environment.
Timestamped Summary
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Maura Arends Mealy founded Women Online, a digital agency working with nonprofits and political campaigns to engage women audiences, and hosts the Anxious Achiever podcast discussing how anxiety affects work.
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Entrepreneurship success doesn't require charisma, but rather authenticity and passion, skills that can be learned, as highlighted by Morra Aarons-Mele.
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Building relationships through networking is essential for entrepreneurs, and reaching out for help should be seen as a positive step, even in a virtual work environment.
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Leaders need to acknowledge and address anxiety within their teams while balancing strength and vulnerability in order to create a supportive work environment during times of instability.
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Leaders need to find a balance between vulnerability and strength when addressing uncertainty with their teams, acknowledging anxiety while maintaining composure to create a supportive work environment.
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Entrepreneurs often experience nervousness and anxiety, but learning to work through it, seek support from others, and find coping mechanisms is essential for building resilience in the face of challenges.
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Approach networking events by simply saying hi and asking others what brings them there, and if the event causes you too much pain, it's okay to leave and focus on other ways to advance your goals.
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Manage your energy levels by using props to fidget when feeling manic, taking breaks for fresh air and belly breathing when energy is low, and incorporating daily exercise to regulate energy throughout the day.
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