Achieving your goals as a woman entrepreneur can be difficult.

But with the help of accountability, anything is possible.

Accountability is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a woman entrepreneur. Most successful entrepreneurs rely on advice from multiple gurus and experts. Information overload will paralyze you when you become overwhelmed. Seeking support and encouragement when you stumble is not a sign of weakness. Real progress and change occurs in our business when we experience a bit of tough love or forceful nudging.

True accountability comes when you show up not only for yourself but when you show up for others. When we’ve committed to a task, it’s not so bad to let ourselves down. However, when our peers potentially hear we haven’t kept true to our commitments, that creates a stronger desire for accomplishment. There is nothing more powerful than the emotional encouragement of a peer-to-peer support system.

As a female entrepreneur, you are bound to face challenges and obstacles along the way.

It is important to have accountability in order to help you push through to your goals. As Keith Ferrazzi explains in his book, Who’s Got Your Back, all kinds of success come easier and faster with a small group of reliable, honest, and trusted advisors–your core supporters, people with whom you share mutual, supportive “lifeline relationships.” He argues it’s nearly impossible to find success on your own, but rather find like-minded, experienced people who care about you, who tell the truth, and who understand accountability, and you’ll attain your goal a lot easier. 

There are many ways to hold each other accountable. It includes a safe environment where transparency and confidentiality are key. It is where criticism promises to enhance your business and create more supportive relations with who respect you enough to tell you like it is. It thrives on specificity. When expectations are spelled out, you can be called out if you miss a deadline. Somehow we all get lost at times, and our business requires support and honest conversation about the struggles, setbacks, and victories. 

These relationships are, quite literally, why some people succeed far more than others.

Rather than staying in the weeds, you’re communicating and working toward a mutual sense of responsibility. An inner circle of support partners serves as advisors and watchdogs, who respect you enough to tell you with a judgment-free attitude. Sharing best practices and insights create deeper and more meaningful relationships that are dedicated to going to a higher level together creating an ambitious future that is inclusive, resilient, and empathic. 

Neuroscience has shown that people’s emotional responses to work create their own chemical reactions, releasing powerful neurotransmitters such as adrenalin, dopamine, and serotonin. Successful change can be addictive in a positive way. The goal is progress, not perfection. A serious kick in the pants might be appropriate in not letting each other fail. 

We are all facing a massive amount of change creating unease. Just knowing someone is paying attention is enough simply because you don’t want to disappoint. In a group, if everyone is achieving their goals, peer pressure can be a huge incentive to make progress on your efforts. No one wants to be left behind. 

If you’re ready for accountability, community, and support, then I encourage you to join EPIK Mastermind today.

Together, we can achieve great things.

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Lisa Carmichael ~ Owner & Creator of EPIK Mastermind
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