Running a business can feel
incredibly empowering…
But it can also feel isolating, confusing, and downright exhausting. You’re the one making all the decisions. You’re the one carrying the weight of the to-do list. You’re the one trying to stay motivated when imposter syndrome kicks in at 10am and your inner critic decides to host a TED Talk over lunch.
It’s a lot.
And yet so many women in business try to do it all alone. Not because they want to, but because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do.
But here’s the truth: We’re not meant to grow in isolation. We’re not meant to figure it all out without support. And we don’t need to keep pretending we’ve got it all together. This is where the magic of group coaching and community comes in.
Why We Need More Than Just Strategy
Business advice is everywhere, podcasts, freebies, reels, courses, templates. But strategy alone isn’t enough. You can have the best business plan in the world… But if you’re stuck in self-doubt, second-guessing yourself, or avoiding visibility because it doesn’t feel safe, that plan will just gather digital dust. Real growth happens when you’re supported on all levels, practically, emotionally, and mentally.
And sometimes the thing that moves you forward isn’t a new marketing trick. It’s a conversation with someone who says, “I’ve felt like that too.”
The Underrated Power of Being in a Room
(Real or Virtual) With Women Who Get It
There’s something transformative about being in a space where you’re not the only one figuring it out. Where everyone around you knows what it’s like to:
- Hit refresh on your Stripe account hoping a payment’s come in
- Spend an hour tweaking your Instagram bio instead of sending that email
- Feel like you’re either “too much” or “not enough”, sometimes in the same day
Group coaching isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about having a space to ask the real questions. The wobbly ones. The vulnerable ones. The “is it just me?” ones. And hearing a gentle chorus of, “Nope, it’s not just you.”
7 Benefits of Group Coaching and Business Community
1. You Stop Feeling So Alone
Even if you love working solo, the isolation of business can be a heavy weight. Group coaching gives you regular connection with others who get it. It’s a reminder that you’re not the only one navigating this, and that in itself can be incredibly grounding.
2. You Get Out of Your Own Head
When you’re stuck on something, it’s easy to spiral. But hearing other women talk through their challenges or offer reflections on yours, can shift everything. Sometimes, all it takes is someone seeing your situation from a different angle to spark a breakthrough.
3. You Learn From What Other People Are Working On
Even when it’s not your turn in the spotlight, you’re still growing. You see someone tackle a block that you didn’t even realise you had. You hear a question that lights something up in you. The shared learning in group spaces can be just as valuable, sometimes more, than one-to-one advice.
4. You Feel Gently Accountable (Without Pressure or Shame)
It’s easy to let goals slide when no one’s watching. But when you’ve spoken your intention out loud in front of others and they’ve lovingly reminded you that you can do it, something shifts. It’s not pressure. It’s support. And it works.
5. You Build Confidence by Being Witnessed
For many women, confidence isn’t something we’re taught, especially not in environments where it was safer to stay small or quiet. Group coaching provides a safe space to practice showing up, using your voice, sharing your ideas, and being seen for who you are. And the more you do it in that environment, the easier it becomes to do it elsewhere.
6. You Make Meaningful Connections
These aren’t just networking contacts. These are the women who see the behind-the-scenes version of your business. The ones who send a voice note when you hit a wobble. The ones who remember what you’re working towards and remind you when you forget.It’s connection that runs deeper than likes or follows.
7. You Realise You’re Not “Too Much” Or “Not Enough”
In group spaces, especially those that are trauma-informed and neurodiverse-aware, you begin to unlearn the idea that you need to mask, shrink, or “fix” yourself to succeed. You realise that you’re not broken, you’ve just been trying to do things in ways that weren’t designed for your brain, body, or life. And when you’re surrounded by women who embrace your way of working instead of trying to change it… that’s when things really start to shift.
You Deserve to Feel Supported — Not Just Strategised
There is nothing wrong with wanting a safe place to land. A sounding board. A supportive nudge when you’re hiding. A group of women who won’t let you give up on yourself. It’s not a weakness. It’s not a luxury. It’s part of what makes success sustainable. Because being part of a group isn’t just about accountability, it’s about nervous system regulation. It’s about having a space where you’re not in fight, flight or freeze. It’s about knowing there’s someone else holding a piece of the weight, even just for a moment.
That matters. More than most of us realise.