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The Create Your Day Podcast
Entrepreneur productivity, CEO mindset, delegation, and operations...practical strategies to run a calm, profitable business.
You didn’t start your business to drown in tasks, context-switching, and constant interruptions.
Create Your Day gives entrepreneurs practical tools for time management, productivity, delegation, automation, SOPs, and leadership habits, so your business runs smoother and your life feels lighter.
I’m Jenn Cody - serial entrepreneur, strategist, and systems expert. Each week you’ll get no-fluff, step-by-step tactics to:
- Reclaim your calendar with time blocking and focus rituals
- Delegate and document with simple SOPs your team will actually follow
- Prioritize like a CEO (not a head firefighter)
- Build operations that scale without burning you out
Format you can expect: short solo trainings and action-first episodes you can implement the same day.
New here? Start with:
- Episode 99: "Fire, Ready, Aim: How Successful Entrepreneurs Build Businesses"
- Episode 105: “When to Pivot vs Persist (Decision Framework)”
🎯 Weekly strategic insights: join 2,000+ entrepreneurs → www.jenncodysolutions.com
The Create Your Day Podcast
84. When Self-Doubt Blocks Connection: Breaking Through to Build Your Community
In this transformative episode, we explore the intricate relationship between imposter syndrome and our ability to build meaningful professional connections. Discover how self-doubt can create invisible barriers to community building and learn practical strategies for breaking through to create authentic professional relationships.
Key Takeaways
On Self-Doubt's Impact:
- Imposter syndrome affects how we show up in professional spaces
- Perfect facades create barriers to genuine connection
- Self-doubt can prevent us from sharing valuable experiences
- Our struggles often mirror others' unspoken challenges
On Authentic Connection:
- Vulnerability is a crucial leadership skill
- Surface-level networking limits professional growth
- Shared challenges create stronger bonds
- Real experiences are more valuable than perfect appearances
On Community Building:
- Authentic sharing creates ripple effects
- Strong communities thrive on genuine interactions
- Professional growth requires real connections
- Mentorship flourishes in transparent environments
Action Steps for Listeners
1. The Connection Catalyst Challenge
- Download our Connection Starter Guide
- Identify one professional challenge to share
- Choose a safe space for authentic sharing
- Document the response and impact
2. The Authenticity Audit
- Track your authentic vs. guarded moments
- Note when you feel the urge to maintain a perfect image
- Practice strategic vulnerability
- Celebrate moments of genuine connection
3. The Community Contribution Plan
- List your challenging experiences
- Identify lessons learned
- Create sharing opportunities
- Monitor the impact on your professional relationships
Join the conversation and share your journey:
- Instagram: @jenncody
- Facebook Group: Balance and Breakthroughs Community
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Remember: Your struggles aren't barriers to connection – they're bridges. Join us in creating professional spaces where authenticity leads to success.
Thanks for listening!
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