I've learned that recognizing emotional triggers is vital. It's about self-awareness and preparing to handle stress effectively. This allows for logical decision-making, even under pressure.

For better or worse, an entrepreneur's journey is fraught with stress, frustration, and anxiety, and these emotions can be triggered in a heartbeat. But like the trigger of a gun, we have a choice about whether or not to activate it. By broadening the space between the trigger and our response, we can give ourselves extra time to make healthier choices that don't lead to regrettable actions. In self-development, triggers can be treasures. Recognise them and use them for your continued emotional growth.

Meu marido é um empreendedor e vejo de perto este desafio. Reconhecer seus gatilhos, mapeá-los e ter estratégias para mitiga-los é essencial para seguir de forma resiliente. Saber exatamente o que tira do sério e quais são as técnicas para voltar ao equilíbrio é essencial.

En parallèle de mes débuts sur le chemin de l'entrepreneuriat, j'ai réalisé un bilan de compétence qui m'a permis de mettre en lumière quels sont mes drivers, mes valeurs, mes besoins etc. Le travail personnel de connaissance de soi est important quelque soit notre activité. Dans le cas de l'entrepreneuriat elle nous permet de pouvoir faire la part des choses, gagner en clairvoyance par rapport aux situations et ne pas réagir à chaud. On apprend à reconnaître nos déclencheurs, les raisons de ce déclic et à s'apaiser de nous même. Notre relation avec nous-même et avec les autres devient plus conscience et plus saine. Etre entrepreneur est un chemin vers la connaissance de soi en version accélérée.

We give 110% We have to grow that little bit extra with every shit storm. By the end ( whenever that is ) we can do anything. And hopefully have some things to show for it.

Managing stress isn't just about putting out the fire, it's about reducing or prevention of them occuring to begin with. ❌🔥 While, self care is great at alleviating stress when it occurs this isn't always enough to prevent stress. It's also important to recognize and consider why these stressors are recurring and to problem-solve a sustainable solution for the long run.

Self-love is the best way to manage stress. If we love ourselves enough, we will avoid stressful situations. We can not change how others think of us or react to a situation, but we can control ourselves for how we react and think. So, making lemonade from any sour lemon is the key attitude that benefits me. On airplanes, they always say, in an emergency, put the mask on yourself before helping your children or others.

Managing stress is crucial. Techniques like mindfulness and deep breathing create a buffer against stress, enhancing mental health and decision-making.

Gerenciar o estresse diário do que é ser um empreendedor no Brasil é o principal desafio. Questões políticas, econômicas e com o time são os principais desafios e motivadores de grande tensão. Técnicas de relaxamento, de atenção plena, tempo de foco e experiência direta podem ajudar a dissipar um pouco essa tensão.

Empathy is a crucial skill in any industry, but I believe this is especially true in entrepreneurship. When it comes to identifying your ideal customer profile and understanding what makes them tick, accurate data and psychographics are an essential start, but empathy is the secret sauce that truly connects you with your customer. Good entrepreneurs get inside the heads of their customers. Great entrepreneurs get inside their customers' hearts.

Empathy is key. Understanding others' feelings fosters better communication and stronger relationships, which is essential for any entrepreneur. It leads to a more inclusive environment and collaborative success.

Saber escuchar es la clave y no solo con tus oídos, observa el lenguaje corporal de la persona y percibir su estado emocional, te permitirá conectar con las necesidades e intereses del otro. aquietar tu mente y hacer de la conversación casi que una actividad de atención plena te ayudará a estar más presente y agilizar la comunicación.

Effective communication, for me, is learning how to truly see, hear, and understand others. This is also reflected in communication psychology, where body language, voice, and words all play crucial roles. When we see someone, we notice their physical stance, mirror it back where appropriate, and maintain comfortable eye contact. When we hear someone, we pick up on vocal cues and use a suitable tone, volume, pitch, and pace to respond. And when we understand someone, we pay close attention to the words they're saying and do our best to comprehend them. We all want to feel seen, heard, and understood. Effective communication is about learning how to put this into practice with those around us.

Já diz o ditado: "o exemplo arrasta". As pessoas poderão esquecer o que você disse para elas, mas dificilmente esquecerão o que você fez e como as fez sentir. A conexão emocional também precisa ser poderosa para uma boa relação acontecer.

Ter flexibilidade é essencial e poder adaptar, ajustar ou até mesmo voltar atrás é fundamental para qualquer pessoa que está no mercado de trabalho e ainda mais para empreendedores. Organização e planejamento são essenciais, mas na medida do equilíbrio com a possibilidade de fazer o melhor ajuste para seguir encantando os clientes.

I would add “increase intrinsic motivation” and “pursue your purpose” These are 2 important emotional intelligence competencies for leadership. Entrepreneurs have lots of challenges and they need to keep their drive high to continue their success journey. Intrinsic motivation will allow them to tune in to what is important to them. And aligning to their purpose will keep them going in the right direction.

Overcoming emotional challenges as an entrepreneur can feel like scaling Mount Everest, but establishing a strong community makes the climb far less daunting. Entrepreneurship isn't for the faint of heart, and having a supportive network is crucial. For me, working out of ThincLab, an incubator at the University of Adelaide, has made me feel seen, heard, and understood through the toughest times. Find a startup hub in your local community, seek support, and start scaling your amazing project to new heights.

Apply Ikikai-a reason to live, or Sufi - to balance life with daily meditation or reflection or journaling. These tips have helped me to manage business, staff, clients, and family situations.

Acho que um incremento para empreendedores aqui no Brasil é mesmo a resiliência, a robustez psicológica e ser mentalmente e emocionalmente forte, pois p cenário, na maioria das vezes, não é favorável. Essas habilidades são exatamente o ponto de diferença entre os que tem sucesso e os que desistem.