Learning to Trust Ourselves

Have you ever found yourself overthinking every decision in your business, wondering if you're making the "right" choice, or feeling weighed down by everyone else's opinions?In this solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, Lianne Kim explores why trusting your intuition is one of the most valuable leadership skills entrepreneurs can develop. She explains why business owners, especially mom entrepreneurs, often experience decision fatigue, self-doubt, and mental overwhelm, and shares a personal story about a four-week "self-judgment detox" that dramatically quieted the mental chatter.Lianne also introduces her simple four-step framework for making confident decisions that align with your values and vision instead of fear or outside expectations.In this episode, you'll learn:Why entrepreneurs struggle to trust their instinctsHow self-judgment and outside opinions cloud decision-makingThe benefits of doing a "mental chatter detox"A four-step framework for making clear, confident decisionsHow trusting your gut becomes easier with practiceWhether you're making a major business decision, navigating motherhood, or simply looking for more confidence as a leader, this episode will help you reconnect with your intuition and lead with greater clarity.Timestamps:‌ ‌00:00 – Why trusting your gut matters as an entrepreneur02:00 – Why business owners face constant decision fatigue04:00 – The added pressure of entrepreneurship and motherhood06:00 – How other people's opinions influence your decisions08:00 – Recognizing the voices that aren't your own09:00 – The beginning of Lianne's self-judgment detox10:00 – Removing sources of mental noise and comparison13:00 – What happened during each week of the detox16:00 – Why less mental chatter leads to better intuition18:00 – Reconnecting with yourself through journaling20:00 – Trusting your gut is a lifelong leadership skill21:00 – Why making more decisions builds confidence23:00 – Introducing the four-step decision-making framework24:00 – Step 1: Get quiet before making decisions25:00 – Step 2: Weigh your options with intention28:00 – Step 3: Ask yourself what feels right30:00 – Step 4: Decide and implement quickly33:00 – Why decisive leaders create momentum34:00 – Leading through life's unexpected challenges35:00 – Building a business based on your values37:00 – Recap of the four-step formula38:00 – Final encouragement to trust yourself —‌Connect with me:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach  Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com