177: How to Handle an Unsupportive Spouse or Partner As a Big-Thinking Business Woman
If your partner or spouse isn’t necessarily on board with your business ambitions, you’re not alone.
Lack of (emotional) support is a topic that comes up often for women business owners. In fact, it came up several times among attendees during my April mastermind retreat and even after everyone went back home.
Striking that balance (lacking a better word) between your role as a big-thinking business owner and your role as a relationship partner is challenging to find. But it’s not impossible!
In this episode of Time to Level Up, you’ll learn eight reasons why your significant other can be unsupportive of you pursuing your business dreams. I’ll also teach you four things to do to resolve it and make the situation (and the conversation about it) a little easier for you both.
What’s Covered in This Episode on How to Handle an Unsupportive Spouse
6:11 - Eight reasons why your partner might be opposing your business dreams and aspirations
18:26 - Four steps to create a balance between your big-thinking business ambition and happiness with your significant other
23:58 - What to do and what not to do when speaking with your partner or spouse about their support for your business dreams
26:30 - What your level of compromise in this situation will depend on and how to know you’re on the right track
Mentioned In How to Handle an Unsupportive Spouse or Partner As a Big-Thinking Business Woman
She Thinks Big by Andrea Liebross
“My Partner Doesn’t Support My Career Dreams” by Kurt Smith | Psych Central
Quotes from the Episode
“There’s a big difference between being grateful for what you have and settling for what you have.” - Andrea Liebross
“Get clear on what you want, in terms of your goal, your big thinking, your dream, and how you want to feel when you're communicating this and requesting support.” - Andrea Liebross
“Know what you’re willing to give up or not give up, and stick to that. Asking for what you need from a compassion (not action) standpoint is very helpful.” - Andrea Liebross
Links to other episodes
174: Your Roadmap to Clarity: Inside the Vision to Action Intensive
157: Motherhood’s Impact on Business Mastery and Personal Growth
137: Nine Fears Holding Female Entrepreneurs Back From Success
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