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Bridget Hom: A Story of Courage, Tenacity, and Entrepreneurship

Firing The Man · with Bridget Hom · October 17, 2023 · 34 min

Summary

Bridget Hom, a mindset coach and author, shares her journey of accidental entrepreneurship, starting with a side hustle during the 2020 upheaval to building a thriving coaching business. She emphasizes the importance of intentionality, taking imperfect action, and managing one

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founder & leadership

Topics covered

entrepreneurial mindsetovercoming fear & inactionintentionality & productivitymonetizing influencework-life balance for entrepreneursbrain dumping

Episode description

Get ready to embark on a journey with Bridget Hom, the inspiring entrepreneurial powerhouse who traded her corporate career for the thrill of building her own business. Bridget, a motivational speaker and mindset coach, will be your guide as she shares her story of shifting gears, the importance of showing up as your true self, and the ways she inspires those around her to do the same. Bridget didn't just jump into the entrepreneurial pool, she took a daring leap. Hear her recount the bold s...

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Prioritize "showing up well and authentically" and "empowering the person in front of you" as core principles for any entrepreneurial endeavor, especially in early stages.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Combat entrepreneurial fear and inaction by "firing feelings" through brain-dumping for two minutes daily to externalize anxieties, and then taking "imperfect action" by saying yes to opportunities before feeling fully ready.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Develop intentionality in entrepreneurship by consistently performing a two-minute brain dump each morning to clear headspace and define priorities.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Monetize influence by focusing on a specific sequence: mindset programming, clients, prospects, prospecting, networking, and content creation (social media, email blasts).
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Balance entrepreneurial goals with personal well-being by setting daily action steps that honor various life roles (e.g., 'mom role,' 'business owner role'), not just business objectives, to prevent burnout.

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