I'm inspired to write this post in the hope that it helps someone else not to feel alone. I'm going to write a list of questions and statements to see if any of them resonate with you;
What do you do?
You're always doing so much!
How do you do it?
Why don't you focus on one thing?
Why don't you do a 9-5 job with pension and stability?
12 months ago I took my title off of my LinkedIn profile, and I've had silent visits to my profile from people who never reach out directly despite knowing me to ask me what I'm up to, they opt to remain unclear. Instead of a job title I opted to write my intention to be 'A voice for positivity and growth'. It's what I ask myself before I post anything, is what I'm about to post bringing positivity and growth? And if the answer is yes, then I publish it, I release it out into the world. I don't need people to know what my title is, what they need to know is that all that I am doing is with the intention of providing positivity and growth.
I'd love to know if this approach frees you, scares you, intrigues you, doesn't make sense to you? Of course if I'd left the title Beauty Therapist in place from 1996, everyone would know what I do but the truth was that I felt this title never described me, it felt like I was in a box, unable to be free or true. Things were expected of me and anything unexpected I did was confusing. This isn't the only title I've been given in my years and I think the most amusing one was Business Growth Executive, it was so pompous and didn't make me feel an equal human to the many businesses I was supporting to rebuild their businesses after Covid. My approach had heart, compassion, awareness, and adaptability. Sometimes when I'm asked who am I 'I'm Claire Robilliard' I'll say and stop there I don't go into all the titles I talk about my approaches and what I love to do.
I also started this blog while surrounded by my millionth attempt at a business plan and two books to guide me one is a business book and the other is a business book with heart. I've also just finished my second round of Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi's inspiring sessions that make me feel part of a community. I write a few notes and have a crescendo of feelings 'here I go again' 'I'm here again' ' will this one work?' 'where do I start'. No matter what, I feel more capable now than ever before but how do you express this capability and clarity of a mission that needs to be discussed with an old-fashioned institution that will expect me to have a business plan, with measurable outcomes, and a predictable spiel. What do I have - a mission, that has been put into practice, is changing lives, and needs to put mental health first and foremost.
Just because I may not approach things in a predictable way it does not mean it will be unsuccessful. Success is measured for me by feelings, instincts, and intuition. I guess I was wondering if anyone else out there in the world of entrepreneurship and wanting to do good in the world feels like a triangle trying to slot into a square path? And is that triangle not as it's expected to be as well?
