One of the most important lessons I have learned over the last 12 months is that other people’s opinions are irrelevant.

Every decision you make as an entrepreneur could be the best or worst decision ever. But either way it is part of your journey, and it does not define you. So, you have to overcome the fear of judgement to embrace a growth mindset.

In this episode I explore mindset around failure, and how we should use the lessons learnt to your benefit going forward rather than dwell and spiral into negative self-talk.

“Failure does not define you it refines you”- Zoe Goodchild

You’ll hear about:

01:20 – An update on my personal journey

03:00 – Resilience in the secret sauce to success

04:43 – Fear of being labelled a failure

06:12 – Let go of the fear of judgement

09:59 – The adventure of entrepreneurship

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-g-accounts/

Innovate Accountancy - https://innovateaccountancylimited.co.uk/

Innovate Accountancy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate-accountancy/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGLuxXlq0c3KXI7qZ1bRlQ

The last 12 months have been a real challenge personally and professionally.

As this podcast is all about overcoming adversity it would be hypocritical of me if I were not to share my own.

In this episode you’ll hear about the challenges I am dealing with right now, and how I know I will be able to overcome them. I also share some of the tools I use to be able to manage life when things seem insurmountable.

I also share the power in finding your community to support you in those difficult times.

“I’d be a hypocrite if I said I was coping well”- Zoe Goodchild

You’ll hear about:

01:43 - My roller coaster life over the last 2 weeks

02:31 - Dealing with the most stressful things in life

04:45 - Organising dealing with all of life's challenges

05:21 - The main reason I've got through the challenges

07:29 - Getting to a place where everything is ok

09:14 - Focusing on quality not quantity

12:19 - Make sure to take time for yourself

13:22 - The key to everything is consistency

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-g-accounts/

Innovate Accountancy - https://innovateaccountancylimited.co.uk/

Innovate Accountancy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate-accountancy/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGLuxXlq0c3KXI7qZ1bRlQ

Are you good at reframing challenges?

Being able to so is a business owner’s superpower. If you can see your challenges as opportunities, you will be able to overcome anything.

In this episode I discuss how you can begin to reframe your challenges through a holistic view. Where you define your success beyond the financial and incorporate personal and societal impact.

I also discuss how entrepreneurs can authentically own their narratives by sharing the journey and the struggles to build connection with your audience.

“Reframing challenges is akin to mastering an artform”- Zoe Goodchild

You’ll hear about:

01:17 - Embracing setbacks as growth opportunities in business

05:09 - Reframing challenges for entrepreneurs

08:40 – How to stay positive in business

12:43 - Always remember your original vision

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-g-accounts/

Innovate Accountancy - https://innovateaccountancylimited.co.uk/

Innovate Accountancy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate-accountancy/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGLuxXlq0c3KXI7qZ1bRlQ

In the last 12 months I have been through a media witch hunt, false allegations of harassment and a breakdown of my marriage.

It has been a lot. But with motivation and discipline I have been able to overcome the self-doubt and anxiety to create new opportunities that never existed for me before.

In this episode I share how I used these challenges to create growth personally and professionally and how you can too.

“Resilience is about turning setbacks into setups for success”- Zoe Goodchild

You’ll hear about:

01:47 – Why resilience is key in entrepreneurship

03:01 – How to cultivate a growth mindset in business

04:15 – My personal and professional challenges

06:43 – How to use challenges for growth

08:32 – Challenges are opportunities in disguise

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-g-accounts/

Innovate Accountancy - https://innovateaccountancylimited.co.uk/

Innovate Accountancy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate-accountancy/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGLuxXlq0c3KXI7qZ1bRlQ

No challenge in your business or in your life is unsurmountable.

The way you perceive a situation can impact how you respond emotionally and in your behaviour. You are the product of your environment after all.

The law of attraction states that you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with, influencing your behaviours, attitudes, and values. In this episode I share with you my own experiences in facing negative experiences and turning them into growth opportunities, as well as the tools you can use to do the same.

“You can train your brain to reframe any narrative it is being told”- Zoe Goodchild

You’ll hear about:

01:42 - The impact of 5 closest people on you

03:20 - The impacts of vibration frequencies

05:28 - The challenge of changing self-limiting beliefs

07:11 – How I overcame my own negative mindsets

09:43 – I’m no longer afraid of risks

11:00 – There is always a silver lining

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-g-accounts/

Innovate Accountancy - https://innovateaccountancylimited.co.uk/

Innovate Accountancy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate-accountancy/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGLuxXlq0c3KXI7qZ1bRlQ

How do you deal with challenges in your business?

We are bombarded by success stories on social media, but this does not tell the whole story of what it takes to be a business owner. It’s time we embraced our challenges to be able to build our resilience and grow from them.

In this episode I share some of my personal business challenges from 2023, including trolling and trial by media. I also discuss how I have overcame these challenges and give practical tips on how you can face your challenges head on too.

This podcast will create a safe space for business owners and entrepreneurs to share their challenges and become stronger for it.

“If there is a challenge in our business it does not define us”- Zoe Goodchild

You’ll hear about:

00:59 - The challenged business owners face

01:35 - My personal 2023 business challenges

04:30 - Why you should compartmentalise

05:27 - Building resilience through adversity

06:36 - The Blue Sky Thinking concept

09:02 - Embrace sharing challenges

10:40 - How I have kept going over the last year

11:47 - The power of daily affirmations

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-g-accounts/

Innovate Accountancy - https://innovateaccountancylimited.co.uk/

Innovate Accountancy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate-accountancy/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGLuxXlq0c3KXI7qZ1bRlQ

Welcome to the Breaking Through Adversity podcast, the show that guides you in cultivating resilience and a growth mindset for success in business.

I'm your host, Zoe Goodchild, a business owner with over a decade of experience in running businesses, and founder of Innovate Accountancy. I've assisted over 200 remarkable business owners in initiating and expanding their dream business, while having a family life and supporting them to overcome challenges faced within their own business.

I firmly believe that every business is like a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs of which the challenges are rarely discussed. Join me as I share practical insights on transforming your mindset and building greater resilience.

We’ll also delve into conversations with inspiring business owners who share their own journeys and coping mechanisms for challenges faced within their own businesses.

This podcast launches on the 22nd of January, and will aim to provide you with the inspiration and a motivational push to foster and embrace a growth mindset in your entrepreneurial journey.

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-g-accounts/

Innovate Accountancy - https://innovateaccountancylimited.co.uk/

Innovate Accountancy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate-accountancy/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGLuxXlq0c3KXI7qZ1bRlQ