Liberated Nurse Entrepreneurs Summit: Day 1 Discussion and Laser Coaching with Sharon Burch, MSN

Nurse Entrepreneurship and Professional Growth
Sharon Burch from LiberatedNurse.com facilitated a discussion about the takeaways from the summit's Day 1 interviews with holistic nurse entrepreneurs and leaders. She encouraged participants to ask questions, share challenges, and learn from successful nurse entrepreneurs. Sharon emphasized the importance of connecting with other nurses worldwide. The conversation included positive feedback on Leanne's presentation, the potential for growth and transformation in nursing, and suggestions for coaching, particularly for beginner nurses and nurse entrepreneurs.
Discussing Niche Selection for Business
Teresa and Christy discussed their struggles in choosing a specific niche for their business ideas. Sharon from LiberatedNurse.com offered guidance, suggesting that Christy not rush into starting a business and consider her role as a new mom. Sharon advised her to start small, test different niches, and identify problems that can be solved. Sharon emphasized the importance of empathetic listening and inquiring to understand people's issues before investing time or money. Christy appreciated this advice.
Nurse Advocate Home-Based Care Discussion
Sharon from LiberatedNurse.com spoke with Cassandra about her aspiration to become a nurse advocate and provide home-based care services in her rural community. Cassandra shared her 25 years of nursing experience and sought advice on pricing, potential obstacles, and how to proceed with offering services. Sharon assured Cassandra that there is a demand for such services and advised her to research the pricing of similar services in her area, positioning herself as a professional service. They discussed starting with massage and bodywork and growing the business gradually while considering collaborations with other professionals.
Nurse Case Manager Business and Primary Care References
Sharon from LiberatedNurse.com advised Cassandra on starting a nurse case manager business, suggesting she network with hospital staff to understand their needs and seek input on her service design. Sharon also introduced the idea of a free business coaching hour on the first Tuesday of every month via Zoom, which she offered to facilitate. Additionally, Leslie asked for references to start primary care with state compliance, and Taylor sought advice on approaching a doctor's office or hospital unit. The group was receptive to these queries, with Sharon offering to provide a personal network reference and inviting Taylor to share more details.
Taylor's Coaching for Liver Patients
Taylor, a nurse waiting for a liver transplant, expressed her desire to help liver patients based on her unique experience. However, she was unsure how to approach this due to her lack of recent hospital experience. Sharon, a nurse coach, suggested that Taylor listen to the problems of others affected by liver disease without trying to solve them immediately and offered guidance on how to do this effectively. Sharon also emphasized the importance of understanding the root cause of a problem rather than just the symptoms.
Addressing Nurse Challenges and Coaching
Sarah's challenge was limiting beliefs. Sarah reflected on the challenges faced by nurses in balancing their desire to help people with the limitations of their professional system. She mentioned the limiting beliefs that prevent nurses from speaking up and serving on boards, contributing to a feeling of nebulousness in their professional identity. Sharon from LiberatedNurse.com empathized with these concerns, recognizing them as individual and collective issues. To address these challenges, Sharon offered strategies like coaching, self-help tools, and group gatherings. Sarah shared her hesitation about entering the nurse coaching field but decided to create content to raise awareness about nurse coaching and provide her unique perspective.
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Potential
Sarah also expressed her concerns about potential backlash for her ideas. Sharon from LiberatedNurse.com acknowledged these fears, explaining that they often stem from a lack of confidence and self-doubt, as is common among entrepreneurs and nurses. Sharon encouraged Sarah to validate and accept all parts of herself and to listen to her inner voice. Sarah responded positively to Sharon's approach, finding it reassuring and affirming that she knows what to do and needs to practice it. They both agreed on the importance of self-liberation and actualizing one's highest potential.