Is there something you’ve been longing to do? What would give you the courage to dive in? Karen Sinovich, an animal behavior practitioner, shared thoughts about reinvention. You have only one life, but that doesn’t mean you need to have only one passion. www.colleenpelar.com/56

"Grace" is a complicated word. It conjures images of elegance, finesse, and fluidity. It's endowed with goodwill, kindness, and generosity.

Grace sounds effortless, but it's not! Grace is an active decision.

Developing requires great self-awareness. Grace asks you to accept the reality of the moment just as it is, while also looking for the good in it now and the good that can come from it.

Learning how to give yourself and others grace opens you up to stronger relationships and greater resilience. https://colleenpelar.com/grace-julie-smith

Understanding the elements of grit can help veterinarians, vet techs, dog trainers, shelter/rescue teams, and other pet professionals find the energy and drive to keep going AND get better results.

This solocast is the companion to episode 52 of the UNLEASHED (at work & home) podcast in which Dr. Erik Hofmeister and I discussed grit. https://colleenpelar.com/grit-erik-hofmeister

Julie Fudge Smith, CPDT-KA, talked with Colleen Pelar about how grace begins with intention and humility. How much grace do you extend to others? How much do you give yourself? Explore some strategies for incorporating more grace into your life. www.colleenpelar.com/53

Erik Hofmeister, DVM, DACVAA, DECVAA, MA, MS, talked with Colleen Pelar about grit and how consistent effort helps pet professionals get better results than natural talent. Eager to develop your own grit? You’ll discover some simple strategies in this episode. www.colleenpelar.com/52

Kristin Buller, MA, LCSW, talked with Colleen Pelar about grief and ways pet pros navigate their own emotions and those of their colleagues and clients. www.colleenpelar.com/51

On the two-year anniversary of UNLEASHED (at work & home), the tables are turned on Colleen Pelar. Tina Spring, CPDT-KA, interviews Colleen to explore what really matters to her. https://colleenpelar.com/50

Veronica Sanchez, MEd, CABC, CPDT-KA, talked with Colleen Pelar about service and what happens when pet professionals are so busy serving others that they let their tanks run dry. www.colleenpelar.com/49

River Lee, CFMG, and Colleen Pelar discuss how pet professionals can take control of their finances for greater peace of mind and security—even on a limited income. www.colleenpelar.com/48

Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDT-KA, talked with Colleen Pelar about acceptance and the somewhat surprising truth that accepting yourself as you are is the best way to grow and change. www.colleenpelar.com/47