7 Real Challenges Women in Business Are Facing Right Now | Weekly Momentum Ep. 20
🎙️ Seven Common Challenges Women in Business Face in 2026
Weekly Momentum for Women in Business
In this episode of Weekly Momentum for Women in Business, I’m sharing what I’m seeing on the front lines of my work after over 60 hours of coaching conversations in just the last three weeks.
I’ve been working with women at every stage of business — from million-dollar companies, to women preparing to exit or wind down, to those gearing up for their next level of growth. Different industries. Different scales. And the same themes keep showing up.
In this episode, I walk you through seven common challenges women in business are facing right now in 2026, explain why these challenges feel more present than before, and offer practical mindset shifts and strategic reframes to help you simplify, recalibrate, and move forward with clarity and momentum.
If business feels heavier than it used to, this conversation will help you understand why — and what to do next.
⏱️ Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & Overview
Why this episode matters right now, and where these insights are coming from (60+ hours of recent coaching across businesses of all sizes and stages).
01:13 – The 7 Biggest Challenges Women in Business Are Facing in 2026
The through-line I’m seeing across real conversations — and why this isn’t about being broken, but about recalibrating capacity.
04:45 – Challenge #1:
Why full days don’t always translate to meaningful momentum — and how to shift from activity to completion.
08:45 – Challenge #2
What happens when scaling, simplifying, exiting, and reinventing overlap — and how to sequence change instead of forcing it.
12:41 – Challenge #3
Why traditional planning feels heavy now, and how to create plans that support energy instead of demanding performance.
15:21 – Challenge #4
How obligation, availability, and emotional labor drain capacity — and how pre-decisions change everything.
19:15 – Challenge #5
Why tolerance for misalignment is lower in 2026, and how packaging wisdom (not time) creates sustainability.
22:46 – Challenge #6
When systems built in earlier seasons start working against you — and why simplification is a strategic move.
26:16 – Challenge #7
That subtle feeling of “something’s off” even when things look good on paper — and why space comes before change.
29:09 – Conclusion & Final Thoughts
Key reflections, next-step questions, and a gentle invitation to get support if this season feels familiar.
đź’¬ Key Takeaway
These challenges aren’t signs that something is wrong.
They’re signals that what worked before may no longer fit this season.
Momentum in 2026 looks quieter, clearer, and more intentional — and it starts with paying attention.
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