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THE 'GIRLBOSS' ERA IS OVER | UNtoxic Productivity for Women Entrepreneurs Who Want Better Work-Life Balance with Sophie Cliff

from Her First 3 Years - A podcast for women entrepreneurs · host Chardét Ryel

REALISTIC productivity for women isn’t about hustle, it’s bringing joy and intentional work-life balance into your business so you perform better, for longer and without burning yourself out. Craving better work-life balance but still running your business like you’re waiting to be rewarded for being the “good girl” who always works the hardest? (No shame, this is most of us! But you deserve a change and this episode is the start…)In this episode Sophie Cliff, aka The Joyful Coach, shares how you can ACTUALLY use your time better and run a business that feels good….you know the kind that lets you step away and breathe? The freedom you were promised?Sophie talks about how productivity for women entrepreneurs goes way beyond time-blocking, hustle mode, and pretending your nervous system is totally fine because you answered only three emails before coffee.We talk about why hitting the goal doesn’t always make you feel as happy as you thought it would, how hustle mode quietly ties your self-worth to performance, and why your nervous system might be held hostage by inboxes, social media noise, AI overload, and the pressure to keep proving yourself.This episode is especially for mompreneurs, solopreneurs, and early-stage women entrepreneurs trying to build something meaningful without burning out!     In this solopreneur podcast episode:Why productivity for women entrepreneurs doesn’t fit with male-written books How good-girl mentality traps us into overworkingWhy joy is critical to creativity in your businessWhy nervous system regulation for entrepreneurs matters more than incomeWhat better work-life balance looks like…esp for solopreneurs and mompreneursFor business owners, solopreneurs and female founders, this episode is all about giving you inspiration to figure out how to brand your business in a way that feels true to you…and how to build something that deeply serves your customers.Listen for...the realization that joy is not what you get after you’ve earned enough or done enough. It’s something you deserve and can have now. About the Guest:Sophie Cliff is The Joyful Coach, a positive psychology practitioner, public speaker, and author of Choose Joy and The Hustle Cure. She speaks at major companies about joy, wellbeing, and productivity, and her work challenges the idea that success has to come from stress, overwork, and pushing through.Connect with Sophie Cliff:Books:The Hustle CureChoose Joy Instagram: @sophiecliffPodcast: Practical PositivityNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: From "Meh" to Meaningful in Your Business (ep 39)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts

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