Be the Captain of Your Life

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in coaching but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Marie-Andrée Riendeau, Founder of Ma Présence, located in Montréal, QC, Canada.

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

My Presence is me, Marie-Andrée, Presence Coach, who offers you support so that you become the Captain of your life again!

Have you ever wondered if that was life?! That’s it? Running from morning to night, overwhelmed, invaded by thoughts (sometimes painful) that take over, upset by emotions without understanding the meaning of all that?! I help you recognize your thoughts, emotions, and feelings, distance yourself from them to be in action rather than in reaction and integrate practices that will bring more Presence, well-being, and kindness into your daily life. In short, I accompany you to be more present in your life… in your life!

Tell us about yourself

I have long been hypersensitive and have experienced a lot of stress and anxiety… so I looked for a lot of tools to navigate life with more harmony and softness!

My journey as a teacher led me to share them with children and teachers. Then, seeing the impact and feedback from all those who were regaining power in their lives with Mindfulness practices, I began to share them more globally, offer retreats for all, and train myself to accompany and coach.

I am passionate about sharing these resources of connection to myself because I can, and I WANT to work towards a more beautiful and kinder world, and I deeply believe that change starts with yourself!

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Each step was a great accomplishment for me!

Offer my first workshop in a classroom.
Offer my first training.
Offering my first retreat.
The creation of my branding (logo, color,…discover who I am as an entrepreneur, my intentions, my uniqueness…assume it!)
Create my website.
Offer my first online training!
Dare to take every step to get where I am! Dare to believe that what I have to offer is “enough”!

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

For me, it’s to keep the balance!

Between my financial comfort zone and the investment in this project that is part of me, in every cell of my body, and for which I have so many ideas ready to be created!
My professional time management! … Advancing my projects, creating, administration, and reaching out...

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

Start from your heart! From who you are… and Shine:)
Get in touch with your Why? Dig deeper under this Why… Again and again. Why do you want to do This? Read this in good times and in bad times (It’s really supportive in hard times).
Decide your course and dare to take a small step in this direction - every day with constancy and kindness toward yourself.

Have fun! Remember that you have chosen (or are in the process of choosing!) to do this project because you care about it and probably want a special life for yourself! It is a beautiful playground. Use this opportunity to create a Wonderful life with this!

J’offre mes services en français ;)

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.mapresence.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarieAndreeRiendeau
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapresence.ca/
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ce8zGl

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