#116 The Real Reason You’re Stuck — And How to Start Growing Again with Finola Howard

Growth stalls for surprising reasons. This episode explores five — including the hidden impact of making decisions alone. 💡 Episode Summary: If business growth has felt slower or harder than it should be, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode, Finola Howard explores five often-overlooked reasons entrepreneurs stay stuck, despite working hard and showing up consistently. From the quiet weight of decision-making in isolation to the fragmentation that creeps in without a clear strategy, she shares hard-won insights gathered from 26+ years of experience and thousands of business conversations. Whether you’re overthinking your next move, stuck in a sea of advice, or simply ready to grow with more clarity and connection — this conversation will meet you where you are. ⏱️ Episode Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction Why working harder isn’t the answer — and what this episode will reveal. 02:10 – Shift 1: The Map Always Smooths the Journey Seeing the bigger picture and building from strategy — not reaction. 06:28 – Shift 2: Feedback Fuels Focus The loneliness no one talks about: carrying every decision alone. 14:04 – Shift 3: Experts and AI — No More Starting From Scratch How the right support and tools accelerate your growth. 19:12 – Shift 4: The Power of a Thinking Partner Having someone who holds the vision when you can’t. 25:26 – Shift 5: Everything Connects (Introducing the SOAR System) Bringing it all together — and what happens when your business clicks into place. 29:47 – Wrap-Up & Reflection Next steps if you’re ready to grow with more cohesion and clarity. 💬 Quote to Remember: “The deeper truth is that the incessant decision making is lonely. That’s what’s not talked about enough.” 🎧 Listen, Reflect, and Reframe You don’t need another tactic. You need space to think, structure that supports you, and a way to reconnect with the business you’re building. This episode is a powerful place to start. 🚀 Want Support Putting This Into Action? If what you heard today resonated, SOAR offers a structured, supportive space to apply these shifts and grow a business that fits you. Doors close for the current cohort on July 17. 👉 Click here to find out more Or DM Finola the word SOAR to get all the details. ❤️ Enjoyed this episode? Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast — it really does help more listeners find Your Truth Shared. 🎧 https://lovethepodcast.com/yourtruthshared