21. Debra Smouse: Helping People See Themselves Through Life Coaching

On today's episode of Bear the Light, I'm chatting with Debra Smouse, whose particular superpower is being able to see people—their potential, their challenges, their actions, and their desires. Her work as a life coach helps them become who they truly can be.

One of my favorite aspects of this interview are the real-life stories of change Debra was able to share with us. They're inspiring!

In this episode, we discuss:

* How she learned she had a gift for helping people with people problems

* The role that blogging, content marketing, and search engine optimization play in her work as a life coach and helps the right people find her

* Her use of the Myers Briggs personality type indicator to help educate people about themselves

* The role that generational bonds—and breaking them—plays in her work, especially with women

* The importance of holding a vision for someone and continuing to bring them back to it

* Her ability to separate emotion from logic and how it is a gift and strength she can offer to her clients

* Her personal policy not to post negative things on social media—but how posting what's positive isn't the same thing as posting what's perfect

Connect with Debra on her website and on Instagram at @debrasmouse.

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