Starting your own business is exciting, but it’s also overwhelming and challenging.

by Patrycja Janik
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Making the leap from a traditional career into entrepreneurship is a huge transition. It’s not just about having a great business idea and strategy, it’s also about shifting your mindset, building confidence, and navigating the unknown.

And if you’re doing it alone, it can feel even tougher, because who do you bounce ideas off of? Who do you turn to for support when self-doubt creeps in?

One day, you’re dreaming big. Next, you’re questioning everything, wondering if you should just go back to the "safe" option.

It can get lonely and stressful.

For women, this transition can be even more challenging:

• Women-led startups still receive just 2% of venture capital funding.
• 40% of female entrepreneurs have faced gender discrimination in leadership roles.
• Over 50% cite confidence as a major challenge in business.

Fun, right?

And yet, women are starting businesses at record rates.

One in ten women globally starts a business each year (Forbes, 2025), often leaving traditional employment in search of more freedom, fulfilment, and impact.

That’s why having the right support system is so important. And that’s where coaching can be a game-changer.

Research shows that coaching builds skills that are crucial for leading your own business:

• 80% of those who received coaching reported increased self-confidence.
• Over 70% saw improvements in work performance, relationships, and communication skills (ICF).
• Entrepreneurs who work with a coach are more likely to achieve their goals, with one study showing that goal attainment increased by up to 45% when coaching was combined with accountability structures (American Society of Training and Development).

But coaching isn’t just about strategy. It’s about support.

As a coach, I can help you set the framework to turn your vision into reality. I act as a soundboard, giving you a consistent space to explore challenges, and most importantly, I help you build the confidence to trust your own decisions and grow as a leader.

Coaching also gives you practical tools to handle the mental pressures of running a business. Things like grounding techniques, stress management strategies, and the power of self-compassion.

If you’re a female founder (or about to be one) and want someone in your corner, helping you stay focused, confident, and sane, let’s talk. Coaching might be exactly what you need.

Drop me a message or comment below. Let’s make this journey easier.