Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Floriane Paccoud, founder of Training With Floriane, located in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Hi, I'm Floriane from Training With Floriane, and I am a Holistic Wellness Coach. I help busy women bring their bodies and lives back into balance! My method blends fitness & nutrition coaching together with life coaching to bring a truly holistic approach to the people I serve.

My clients are busy women who are burnt out, stressed and need to bring their health back into harmony. I love working with this demographic, as I was literally walking in those same shoes a couple of years ago. I can completely relate when women come to me and say they feel out of control and just want to be able to take charge of their health and lives again.

Tell us about yourself

I first became a fitness coach six years ago, after a personal weight loss of 65lbs. That journey completely transformed my body and confidence, so I decided to make it my career. Then after a few years in the fitness industry, I realized there was a major gap: physical fitness is only one SMALL part of overall wellness - where are the resources for people who need a complete health overhaul?! I'm talking about the women who have problems within their relationship to food, confidence issues, breakdown in communication in relationships, believe they need to work themselves to the bone and never take a day off, struggle with the all or nothing mentality...

These are all MAJOR issues that contribute to one's health, but nobody seems to really be talking about! That's when I decided to go back to school and learn how to be a life coach, so I could better tackle the issues my clients were coming to me with! Now that I've added life coaching to my arsenal, I feel much more confident and prepared to address ANY issues that may come up for my clients. I've since created my 12 Week Total Transformation Program to help women not only strengthen and optimize their physical bodies but improve their minds and gain confidence back!

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

I would have to say there is no better feeling than going to sleep at night knowing you made a powerful positive impact on someone's life. Being able to leave my workday feeling deeply fulfilled and satisfied is my biggest accomplishment!

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

The hardest thing in my line of work is being careful not to be a ''bleeding heart''. When you care deeply about your clients and their success, you can take it very personally if something doesn't work out for them. Finding the balance between being empathetic but not taking on the client's every emotion is the hardest part for me. Thankfully I have learned some wonderful coping mechanisms that enable me to stay balanced and focused without getting overwhelmed.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Start today!! There will NEVER be a perfect time, and you will never be ''ready''. Speaking as a former perfectionist, I would have never taken the plunge and started my own business had it not been for some amazing mentors I've had along the way to push and challenge me.
  2. You are much more capable than you think. There are so many less talented people than you making millions only because they took action and started their business. The key is shutting off those nasty self-deprecating thoughts and believing in yourself!
  3. A successful business takes time to grow, so be patient. Many people start their own business expecting overnight success, but sadly in most cases, this is not how it works. Dedication and consistency are your best friends when it comes to success, much like anything else worthwhile in life! Keep working and stay dedicated, and success WILL come; it's only a matter of time!

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://trainingwithfloriane.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trainingwithfloriane
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/training.with.floriane/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/florianepaccoud
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/floriane-paccoud-632089122/

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