Episode 13: The Jacket That No Longer Fits: On Holding On and Letting Go in Business

What's the cost of staying where you are?Not just financially. The real cost. The energy cost. The quiet toll of holding onto something that no longer fits.In this episode, Bel gets into something that comes up again and again in conversations with women in business - that niggling sense that things have shifted, but the reluctance to actually do anything about it. Whether it's a job, a relationship, a business, or an actual jacket in the back of the wardrobe that you refuse to part with.We humans don't like change. We'll sit in discomfort far longer than is good for us. And for female founders especially, the attachment runs deep - because the business was built from the heart, not just the spreadsheet.In this episode, Bel covers:Why we stay in situations that no longer serve us - and what that's actually costing usThe jacket story (you'll understand when you hear it)The difference between the business that fit the version of you back then, and the business you need nowWhat it looks like when female founders talk about impact over income - and why that mattersThe "Drains Me / Nourishes Me" activity you can do today with a piece of paper and a penWhy Bel puts a date on that piece of paper - and why you should tooReflection question: What are you holding onto right now that no longer fits - and what is it actually costing you to keep it?Hit play on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and if something landed for you, Bel would love to hear about it.Where to find BelindaWebsite: www.belindabayliss.co Instagram: @belindabayliss.co Facebook: Belinda Bayliss Co Email: [email protected] 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.