“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights” Gloria Steinem.
“Happy International Women’s Day” Celebrate your greatness, your achievements and your life …
Remember, “it’s not a dress rehearsal, so live your life how you want to.”
This quote really resonated with me too, “the reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind the scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” How true is that?
Being a business coach, I couldn’t let International Women’s Day on March 8th pass without giving you eight great statistics about women in business I found on Prowess 2.0:
- There are roughly 620,000 majority women owned businesses in the UK generating around £130 billion turnover.
- If women started businesses at the same rate as men, we would have 150,000 extra start-ups each year.
- Women starting up in business will tend to provide a more immediate contribution to the economy.
- Women are more likely to be offered business loans and also more likely to turn them down!
- Another female business owner is by far the most inspirational figure for women deciding to start a business.
- Women are more likely than men to think that social, ethical and environmental considerations in business are important.
- The most entrepreneurial age group for females is 28 – 55 but personally, I believe age is irrelevant. Just do it!
- Women entrepreneurs are more likely to share their knowledge, wisdom and experience with their peers furthering the growth of female business owners in the UK.
How amazing is all that? Well done to you all; this is why we rock as business owners and entrepreneurs, isn’t it?
But if you’re feeling like you’re struggling, I’d like to invite you to decide that today is going to be the day you do something about it; today is the day you change or do something to help yourself. Yes you! I’m sure you help many others every day, so why not help yourself today?
You’ll be in great company on International Women’s Day. There are workshops and events all over the world helping to empower more women, so join us and ride on this energy today and you’ll start to feel better already.
As soon as you decide you are ready, set your intention and get on a new path. So, what’s important for you to change now? Embrace the changes as it’s your time to shine. Now, what’s your highlight reel? Go and celebrate you. Because you are amazing, oozing talents, skills and kindness. Remember to be kind to yourself!
If you’re a female entrepreneur or business owner and you feel you’d like a coach to help you, then I’d love to help you on your journey. I have a great Fast Track Your Business Program to boost your confidence and your sales into six-figures or a Mastermind Group if you like working with your peers.
My aim is to help you double or triple your income so call me on +44 (0) 208 336 0886 or click here to ping over an email and I’ll get right back to you.
Here’s to your success …
JO JAMES
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