A growing number of women are opting for the unstable, insecure, risky, and exciting path of working for themselves, either in collaboration with others, or flying solo. Most of them would choose to do it again, even if they aren't experiencing the level of success they set out for.

Choosing the path of self employment typically means financial instability and insecurity, social and emotional isolation, added stress and pressure on romantic/intimate relationships, and increased challenges with mental health, but certain personal attributes may contribute to both choosing the entrepreneurial path and being successful as an entrepreneur.

I don't believe there is one type of person who is destined to be an entrepreneur, nor do I believe that all entrepreneurs are alike. There are many different paths to entrepreneurship and many different personalities that succeed in this lifestyle. But what I do believe is that there are several personality attributes or characteristics that predict your success as an entrepreneur, and even if you were born with them, they can be learned!

Your Instructor

Diann Wingert

Diann Wingert is a business mindset coach for female entrepreneurs. During her previous 20+ year career as a licensed psychotherapist, Diann worked with hundreds of ambitious women who struggled to achieve the success they desired. After realizing that psychotherapy was not the answer, Diann trained and certified as a coach to shift the conversation from problems to possibilities.

Diann is an expert on the intersection between mindset, mental health and entrepreneurship and is committed to helping others make an income while making an impact. She can be found in her newly adopted city of Portland, OR with two rescue chihuahuas, a Peloton bike and her German-born husband. Diann is the host of The Driven Woman Podcast, which can be found on Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher.