Relax
With A Bear In Business By Briana Seaton
THE FEELING OF RELAXATION IS A KEY COMPONENT OF MY LIFE AND BUSINESS COACHING ROLE. IF I CAN’T ACHIEVE A RELAXED STATE, WHICH IN TURN OFFERS A SAFE SPACE TO SHARE, IT’S DIFFICULT FOR MY CLIENTS TO FIND CLARITY AND WORK TOWARDS DEVELOPING AND ATTAINING THEIR GOALS.
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or clients to reach this level of comfortability, using a calm and relaxed approach is what ignites conversation and helps them shift both personally and professionally. So, how do I create relaxation in a life and business coaching setting? The methods I use in my business, I also use for myself. This means thinking outside the box and determining what works well for me and how I can use my experiences to do things differently in my business to make life better for my clients. Animals have always been an important part of my world from my
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early years. Although I didn’t grow up with many pets, I always gravitated towards friend’s animals when having playdates. I would feel less anxious and at ease around them. The animals seemed to understand me in a way that others didn’t, and I always felt safe and heard. As an adult, my beautiful animals fill my world for the same reasons, and I knew this was something that I wanted my clients to experience too. It wasn’t until Bear, our beloved family dog started coming to the office
