243: Why You're Stuck in Survival Mode Instead of CEO Mode (And How to Shift)

From Survival Mode to CEO Energy - Real Talk for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs

Are you running your business or is your business running you? In this conversational episode, Cindy Gordon explores the difference between operating from survival mode versus CEO energy, inspired by wealth mindset principles from thought leaders like Rachel Rodgers.

Learn why you're stuck responding to every "urgent" email, undercharging for your services, and feeling like the emergency response team for your own business - and more importantly, how to shift into strategic CEO thinking even when you're overwhelmed.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The survival mode trap that keeps entrepreneurs small and stressed
How to reality-check what CEO energy actually means for overwhelmed business owners
Why women entrepreneurs struggle with money mindset and charging their worth
Practical ways to shift from reactive to strategic thinking in your business
The identity shift required to go from firefighter to CEO of your business
Simple exercises to start operating from abundance instead of scarcity

Perfect for: Female entrepreneurs and small business owners who feel stuck in survival mode, constantly putting out fires instead of building their empire.

Join over 1,500 entrepreneurs getting weekly Reality Checks in Cindy's newsletter and discover why The Growth Collective members are successfully shifting from survival to CEO energy together.

Resources mentioned:

Weekly Reality Check Newsletter (1,500+ entrepreneurs - JOIN THEM)
The Growth Collective Membership ($1/day)
The Reality Check Method Framework

Stop operating from scarcity and start making decisions from CEO energy. Your business transformation starts with this mindset shift.

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