239: Why So Many Women Entrepreneurs Feel Lonely (Even at the Top)
There’s something not on your calendar that still takes up a lot of headspace. It’s something that no one really talks about. And it’s this:
You can be fully booked—calendar, clientele roster, and all—and still feel completely lonely in your business. Why? Because you have no one to bounce ideas off or to serve as a sounding board for tough decisions. It’s just you at the top.
In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll learn about the impact of entrepreneurial loneliness on you as a business owner. I’ll discuss the isolationism of being the one in charge, the stages of entrepreneurial loneliness, and what you can do to protect yourself against it (emphasizing the importance of having a real support system early on).
What’s Covered in This Episode on Why Women Entrepreneurs Feel Lonely
2:46 – The invisible weight of decision fatigue
5:06 – How entrepreneurial loneliness evolves in three stages
8:14 – How an iceberg resembles your business and you as its CEO
9:21 – What real community looks like for women entrepreneurs
11:58 – Self check-in, your assignment, and an invitation
15:08 – How to build protection against loneliness before it takes its toll
Mentioned In Why So Many Women Entrepreneurs Feel Lonely (Even at the Top)
She Thinks Big by Andrea Liebross
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Quotes from the Episode
“You can outsource tasks, but you can’t outsource being the one in charge.” - Andrea Liebross
“Over 50% of CEOs say they’ve felt lonely at some point in their journey. And of those, more than half say it negatively affects their performance.” - Andrea Liebross
"Loneliness isn’t something you grow out of—it’s something you plan for. Because it can show up at any stage, treat it like any other business risk and build in protection before it takes a toll.” - Andrea Liebross
Links to other episodes
237: Why Successful Business Owners Still Struggle with Decisions After Years of Experience
152: How to Combat Decision Fatigue in Everyday Life
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