Setting Aside Your Pride to Ask for Help

If you're feeling embarrassed and hesitant to ask for help in your entrepreneurial journey, you are not alone! Many women of color entrepreneurs struggle with overcoming the need to do everything on their own. This belief is keeping them from seeking the help they need. However, the truth is that asking for help is a sign of strength and a vehicle for faster personal and entrepreneurial growth. You can go much further in business and life by setting aside your ego, embracing vulnerability, and seeking guidance from mentors, peers, and experts. In this episode, I share my experiences of struggling to ask for help and how finally putting aside my ego opened up many opportunities for me.In this episode, you will be able to:Understand why overcoming embarrassment in asking for help is crucial in your entrepreneurial journey.Find out how the pervasive "smart enough" mindset can be detrimental to your success.Get a new perspective on the value of seeking professional advice outside your own expertise.Grasp the significance of building a supportive entrepreneurial network and community.Recognize how mentorship can speed up your business success.<br/>
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Timestamped summary of this episode:00:00:03 - Introduction, Asha introduces the podcast and herself as a business coach helping service-based entrepreneurs align their business goals with their personal goals.
00:01:14 - The Embarrassment of Asking for Help, Asha acknowledges that many women of color entrepreneurs feel embarrassed or ashamed to ask for help. She emphasizes that asking for help is necessary for growth and success in entrepreneurship.
00:02:30 - Mistakes of Doing It Alone, Asha shares her own mistake of assuming she had to do everything on her own to be successful. She explains how this mindset isolated her and kept her stuck and frustrated.
00:04:06 - The Harmful "Shoulds," Asha discusses the harmful thoughts of "should" that can prevent entrepreneurs from seeking help. She shares examples of how her own "should" mindset led to mistakes and wasted time.
00:08:58 - Overcoming Pride and Reaching Out, Asha shares her experience of overcoming pride and embarrassment to seek coaching for her business. She highlights the transformational impact of working with a coach and learning from others' experiences.
00:14:28 - The Power of Connections, Building connections can help your business grow faster as others recommend your services and become a marketing tool for you.
00:15:18 - Going Far Together, Building a business that lasts requires the support of a community. Going fast alone may be possible, but going far is achieved by working together.
00:16:17 - Feeling Alone, Many entrepreneurs feel alone on their journey, especially when deviating from expectations set by parents or culture. However, joining a community of like-minded individuals can provide support and understanding.
00:18:03 - Seeking Support, It can be uncomfortable to ask for help, but starting with one person can make a difference. Asha Wilkerson offers one-on-one coaching to provide support, accountability, and help to reach your goals.