Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Katie Evans. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Katie, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
That is still a daily practice. Allowing myself to be unapologetically me and accepting myself as that. Being able to help families with their dogs, some difficult. Seeing people cry happy tears when they never thought they would be able to help their dogs. That helps me. Reminds me that I’m here for a reason.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I assist pet parents with creating confident dog handlers and creating dog trainers out of them. Building life long relationships that advocate for each dog as an individual. This way we can tap into our dogs and truly understand them to help guide them through our world! I’ve been doing this professionally 8 years and 5 years on my own! I have an on site factity is Susquhanna County, Pennsylvania. Just 40 minutes north of the Scranton area. (Yes, like the office!) I also travel to accommodate house visits and public meet ups. I even offer virtual sessions where I can help anyone from anywhere! My goal is to help keep dogs in their homes and out of shelters!
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
1. Patience. Sometimes, and most of the time, dog training is a process. We must be patient and try to meet the dog where they are at. Work from there.
2. Let go of the ego. No one knows it all. We are always learning. Always growing. Accept that you may not know it all and be willing to learn, grow and make adjustments where needed. Change is good. Dont be scared. Let go and grow!
3. Be kind.
Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
I would love to work with like minded dog trainers or people in the pet industry. Being open and willing to learn and keep egos to the side.
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