Therapy is often framed as a personal endeavor, and YES, but let’s be real: it’s just as much a business strategy as it is self-care. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve suggested things for my clients to talk to their therapists about. Your business is a reflection of you—your past, your unspoken beliefs, your growth, your clarity, and your courage to show up fully. If there’s one investment that pays dividends for your brand, it’s the work you do to heal and understand yourself.
The Relationship Between Personal and Business Growth:
Therapy helps you build the person—and building the person builds the business. Here’s why: when you unpack your emotional baggage and interrogate your motivations, you step into leadership that isn’t driven by self-preservation or the need for external validation. Instead, you lead from a place of intentionality and alignment with your values.
A lot of executive coaching skips this step. It encourages forward motion without addressing the emotional undercurrents of why you’re doing what you’re doing. Are you running this business because you felt a calling on your life, or is it another way to seek approval and prove your worth? Leadership rooted in unaddressed insecurities can often feel more like dictatorship than true guidance.
A little about me:
So, let me tell you: much of what I’ve done in my life was driven by a need to prove my worth. I had my son at a young age, and for years, I felt like I had something to prove. I got the degrees. I started the business. I wore the cute clothes and made it look like I knew what I was doing. But the truth? I was hollow.
I was a kid in an adult’s body, unsure how to validate myself, ask for what I deserved, or say the appropriate yesses and nos. I wasn’t okay. I was depressed, confused, and lost in the endless pursuit of external validation. Therapy gave me the space to ask the hard questions about my motivations and to realign with my true purpose. It taught me that sustainability in business comes from knowing your “why” and allowing yourself to feel the full range of emotions along the journey.
The Importance of Emotional Interrogation:
Business is hard. If you’re doing it solely to make yourself feel good or to validate your worth, you’re setting yourself up for burnout. The process of creating something beautiful and lasting is often painstaking. There are blessed days when it’s easy and fun, but at its core, business is about solving problems. And problems are…problems.
Therapy helps you navigate the hard days with resilience by equipping you to:
- Feel your emotions without being overwhelmed by them.
- Identify and challenge beliefs that no longer serve you.
- Build a foundation for sustainable growth that isn’t tied to external validation.
Self-Care Is Brand Care:
Here’s the thing: Therapy is self-care, and self-care is brand care. When you heal, you unlock your intentional self—not just your instinctive, self-preservationist self. This opens the door to confident decision-making, healthier boundaries, and leadership that aligns with your true values.
Pro Tip: Journal this: What belief am I holding onto that no longer serves me or my business? Write down what letting go of that belief could make space for.
Long story, short:
Your business is a reflection of you. When you do the work to heal and grow, your business evolves with you. You’ll approach challenges with clarity, build stronger connections, and create something that truly aligns with your mission.
Your Action Steps:
- Identify one area of your life or business where you feel stuck.
- Schedule time for therapy or reflection. Use this space to explore how your emotions and experiences influence your leadership style.
- Commit to one small change that aligns your actions with your values—whether it’s setting a boundary, letting go of a limiting belief, or seeking support.
This journey isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. Therapy gives you the tools to lead with intentionality, resilience, and authenticity. The work you do on yourself isn’t just for you—it’s for your business, your clients, and the legacy you’re building. If you’ve been debating that therapy session, consider this your sign: it might just be the most strategic move you’ll make all year.omes from stepping into your role as a visionary. Honor your mission and trust that bringing it to life isn’t something you’re meant to do alone. With systems, support, and a focus on alignment, you’ll build a brand that’s not just successful but also sustainable—and one that feels like you every step of the way.
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