How to develop a mindset of emotional and mental resilience to deal with stress and set yourself up for success.

Build your mindset: Create a mentality for success

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Building a resilient mindset is essential to enjoying - and coping with - the emotional journey of building a successful business. Running a business means taking risks and managing the momentum generated by success. It requires learning a wide variety of new skills quickly and becoming a leader - you're going to be pushed out of your comfort zone!

We've collated our best articles about creating and maintaining a healthy mindset as part of our 

 campaign, from the building blocks that will help you get started to what to do if things go wrong.

Practical steps to building a mindset that can help your business grow

Your mindset is the attitudes and beliefs that impact how successful your business will be. You need to invest time building your self-belief and nurturing your love for your business if you're going to achieve your goals - and enjoy the road to achieving them.

We look at five practical steps you can take to start improving your mindset and shared stories from entrepreneurs who are embracing them.

How to run your business when things don't go to plan

Things often don't go as you plan, expect, anticipate or hope when you're running a business. 

, Enterprise Nation member and founder of Aston Business Services, shares tips on how to identify the problem and fix it, so you can get on with running your business and doing the fun stuff you enjoy.

How to look after your mental health and build resilience

Sheri Jacobson, clinical director of Harley Therapy, shares advice on building mental resiliance, from being aware of your mental triggers and understanding stymptons to what help is available.

Improving the mental health wellbeing of your employees

Improving mindset doesn't just benefit business owners, it's important to think about your employees too.

In a hugely insightful podcast with Ry Morgan, the serial entrepreneur explains why bosses need to support their employees' health and wellbeing, raising millions in funding from investors who care about the issue and his tips for how entrepreneurs can manage their own mental health.

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Build your mindset: Resources to help you create a mentality for success

How to develop a mindset of emotional and mental resilience, what happens when things don't go to plan and more.


Philip has a business career which has spanned over 30 years and a broad range of sectors. Whatever the business sector his focus has always been people, identifying the barriers to personal growth and development and how these impact on organisational aspirations and ambition.
Whilst Philip’s experience extends to international businesses, his passion lies with owner managed businesses; often referred to as the backbone of the British economy.
Philip was the first Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Central Lancashire and held an Honorary Teaching Fellow position at Lancaster University Management School and is a regular presenter on the topic of wellbeing; having seen too many negative examples of the impact of running your own business – excessive stress; lack of time – his emphasis is on self-care to improve personal wellbeing and quality of life. If you feel good, you perform better; be that at home or work! In response to an overwhelming need, Philip founded Healthy Leaders in 2018 – focusing on wellbeing coaching to increase productivity and performance followed by Healthy Leaders Academy in 2021; an on-demand proposition accessible to multiple users in an organisation online.
Philip is a former Black Belt in Karate and British Karate Champion (1977); making physical wellbeing a lifestyle choice, his last competitive endeavours were in the international sport of indoor rowing, achieving runner up in the European Championships in January 2019, and a credible 5th place in the World Championships in California - February 2019.
Favourite quote:
‘We are what we repeatedly do; then excellence is not an act but a habit’
Aristotle

Founder

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&lt;p&gt;I am an animal wefare expert, with +20 years experience in positivley impacting the lives of farm animals across the globe. After 30+ years of continuous employment in the world of corporate business, I took the leap of faith needed to set up my own consulting business in May 2019. My passion for work and life has returned!&lt;/p&gt;

Consulting Director

Devon and Cornwall small business networking group

Being self-employed needn't feel lonely. This group is for small business owners in and around Devon and Cornwall. Join this group to connect with like-minded founders, share knowledge, discuss challenges, and support one another. And for anyone who'd like to continue the conversation at one of our monthly online meet-ups, we'll be sure to let you know when your next event is taking place.

Entrepreneurial business mentor &amp; coach for medium size business owners
I work with business owners to create and grow successful businesses. Being in business can be isolating and working alongside a coach or mentor can give you an invaluable sounding board to help plan and address challenges, identify customers and clients, be held accountable for your actions, accelerate decisions and work out your strategy.
Think of me as a member of your team who has lots of experience and insights that can help you find business ease &amp; success.
From marketing and managing people to confidence and communciation, I have been fortunate enough to work with some amazing businesses and can bring these insights to help you.
I have lots of practical business experience as co founder and co owner of Papadeli, a deli, caterer and cookery school in Bristol (established 20 years ago) and Jones &amp; Modha a sophisticated natural perfume for people who value beauty and sustainability.
I have worked with SMEs and sole traders at start up, scale up through to exit in food, tech, medical, creative, finance, construction, planning, services (recruitment, legal etc) amongst lots of others. I often work with consultants and other coaches who are in need of a business refresh and marketing plan.
I am one of #ialso 100 top female entrepreneurs and participate in round table events for government white papers.

Business coach, mentor, food & beauty entrepreneur

Business coaching  by Catrin MacDonnell

Running your business can be overwhelming.  There are so many hats to wear, from marketing to finance and sometimes this can hit productivity.
You want to be working effectively and calmly, planning what you want to achieve and making sure you make it happen.
I have worked with so many business owners and helped them find ways of focusing better on what&apos;s important, delegating, planning and ensuring they communicate effectively to create a successful business.

As a new business owner and aspiring entrepreneur, you can find confidence in my ability to guide and support you. I have a wealth of experience and accomplishments throughout my career. I have successfully launched and sold my own companies, overseen mergers and acquisitions, led IPOs and MBOs, and formulated effective global business development strategies.
My leadership style is centred around motivational leadership, where I inspire and empower teams to reach their full potential.

Build your mindset: Resources to help you create a mentality for success

Practical steps to building a mindset that can help your business grow

How to run your business when things don't go to plan

Improving the mental health wellbeing of your employees

Network and share experiences with your local business community

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