Episode 11: Lessons from Losing My Voice: Gratitude and Growth

I'm a chatterbox. Always have been. So when I lost my voice for almost two weeks, it threw my whole world (and business) into a bit of chaos. In this episode I'm sharing the five things this experience taught me, told countdown-style.In this episode:Why being quiet is harder than it sounds when your voice is your main business toolThe podcast banking lesson I should have learnt the first time (and didn't)The "awkward middle child" problem of small business owners: not great at being sick, hate letting people down, and find it hard to ask for helpWhat happens when two people in one house lose their voices at the same time (washing pile included)The biggest lesson of all: gratitude for health, for feedback, and for the work I get to doIf you've ever pushed through when your body was telling you to stop, or struggled to ask for help when you needed it, this one's for you.Enjoyed this episode?If something resonated, forward this episode to a friend who might need to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you're feeling generous, a five-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts goes a long way.Where to find Belinda:Belinda Bayliss Cowww.belindabayliss.coBelindaBayliss.co (Insta) and Belinda Bayliss Co (Facey_Want more chat straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here The Gen X Women in Business Podcast is produced for general educational and informational purposes only. Nothing shared here constitutes professional psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be treated as such. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional. Where guests appear on this podcast, their opinions and views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Belinda Bayliss Co or the Gen X Women in Business Podcast. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional with any questions you may have.