How can successful women entrepreneurs overcome 'reverse imposter syndrome' when starting their own businesses?

In this episode of The Savvy Session, we explore the challenges corporate women face when transitioning to entrepreneurship. Join us as Katharine Campbell Hirst, founder of Katharine Campbell Hirst Coaching & Advisory, shares her expertise in empowering female entrepreneurs and executives.

Katharine explores "reverse imposter syndrome," where successful women entrepreneurs feel "bigger" than their new ventures. Unlike traditional imposter syndrome, this occurs when experienced professionals, used to running large campaigns or leading teams, feel overwhelmed by simpler tasks like building a website. This can lead to self-doubt. Katharine advises embracing the process of starting small and being comfortable as a beginner again, even after achieving success in other areas.

Katharine’s journey—from management consulting, through burnout, to working for Tory Burch and finding her passion for coaching—provides a powerful backdrop for the discussion. She’s committed to helping women executives scale their ventures by reimagining strategies, emphasizing delegation, and focusing on high-value activities for growth and success.

Tune in to discover 5 key takeaways from our conversation:

1. The distinct challenges of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship.
2. Essential mindset shifts for women starting their own businesses after corporate success.
3. Rediscovering your passion and falling back in love with your business.
4. The transformative power of group retreats and mastermind sessions.
5. How to integrate fun, authenticity, and work-life harmony into your business development.

This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for any woman ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

Katharine Campbell Hirst’s eclectic life spans six countries and a variety of careers, including strategy consulting at Accenture, speechwriting for Tory Burch, and co-creating a spy museum.

As a coach today, Katharine works at the intersection of psychology and business, helping women entrepreneurs and executives build joyful and impactful careers that surpass the expectations of their lineage, our society, and even their mentors.

She deeply believes that we can heal capitalism by empowering women and using business as a tool to enhance our shared humanity.

You can connect with Katharine Campbell Hirst here:
Website: https://www.katharinecampbellhirst.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-hirst/

In today's fast-paced world, how we connect with ourselves and each other greatly impacts our productivity and well-being.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Emma Miele, an ICF-accredited coach with a master’s in Transformational Coaching and Leadership. Emma is the founder of The Breathing Room, and has nearly seven years of experience in being-based coaching.

What is Being-Based Coaching?

• Focuses on authenticity and self-awareness
• Goes beyond solving external problems or setting goals
• Helps understand our physical reactions, emotional states, and internal judgments
• Aims to build a strong relationship with oneself for deeper connections with others

Learn how these practices can help lead to a better understanding of yourself and foster deeper, more meaningful connections in your personal and professional life.

Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:

The Impact of Self-Awareness

• Enhances understanding of interactions with others
• Promotes honesty about emotions and experiences
• Creates a safe space for open and honest communication

Authentic Relationships

• Uncovers and values our true selves
• Fosters relationships built on trust and mutual respect
• Presents a truer version of oneself to others

The Power of Presence

• Enhances the quality of interactions and relationships
• Promotes active listening and thoughtful responses

Practical Techniques for Teams

• Understands natural operating styles of team members
• Builds supportive structures aligning with team strengths
• Reduces misunderstandings and friction within the team

Emma is an ICF-accredited coach, with a Master's degree in Transformational Coaching and Leadership, and over seven years of experience in the coaching field. After spending a decade in the corporate financial space, Emma began to understand that in our hectic lives, it's all too easy to lose touch with our true desires and motivations.

Bringing together the skills she developed in the first part of her career, she founded The Breathing Room LLC, Coaching and Facilitating with the vision of creating a space for her clients to slow down, reflect, and connect with their inner wisdom.

Through her coaching, Emma supports work teams to collaborate more efficiently, aspiring managers to develop valuable communication skills, entrepreneurs to realize the ROI of authenticity, and individuals to discover their unique paths toward success and fulfillment.

You can connect with Emma Miele here:
Website: https://findyourbreathingroom.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-miele/
Let's Hang Out!: https://calendly.com/emmaemiele

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking for authentic ways to attract your ideal clients?

Join us for an insightful conversation featuring the incredibly talented Chelsie Tamms, an award-winning artist and branding expert, who is known for helping clients visually express their passion projects & brands through impactful visuals that connect on a deeper level.

Chelsie has built a values-driven business that supports local causes and empowers small businesses to shine.

Here are 5 key takeaways from our conversation:

1. The unconventional path Chelsie took by starting her own business straight out of college after winning startup funding, bypassing the traditional 9-to-5 corporate job.

2. The importance of pursuing work that aligns with your personal values and passions, as it can lead to more meaningful impact.

3. The power of intentional and thoughtful design to help organizations effectively communicate their uniqueness, connect with audiences, and raise awareness for their missions.

4. The valuable advice to reach out directly to potential clients or partners you admire, even if they seem unattainable at first, to explore collaborations.

5. The need to hold yourself accountable as a business owner to continued growth and learning, while also defining success on your own authentic terms aligned with your purpose.

Chelsie is proof that you can build a values-driven business focused on creativity + passion. Her example gives fellow female entrepreneurs inspiration to stay true to your purpose.

Chelsie Tamms is an artist, educator, and entrepreneur. She founded Lettering Works in 2016, combining her love of hand-lettering with her expertise in marketing. Since then, she’s grown her business to offer custom branding packages, courses for artists, and wholesale products and merchandise—all with the mission to bring more creativity into her community and beyond. She is especially drawn to cause-driven projects surrounding mental health, chronic illness, and underrepresented communities.

You can connect with Chelsie Tamms here:
Website: https://www.letteringworks.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsietamms/