Ep 13. Taking Time Off as a Coaching Tool

Traveling while running a coaching business isn’t just logistics—it’s identity, boundaries, and the persistent question of who you are when you step away from the work. In this episode, Erin and Elana mix philosophy with lived experience as they talk through unplugging, client care, rest, and what it means to take yourself seriously as a whole human, not just a coach.

The conversation moves from the practical (how to prepare yourself and your clients for time away) to the deeper layers of mindset that shape how you relate to your business, your freedom, and the experiences you say you value.

Along the way, they explore:

• How to structure time away so momentum doesn’t die—and why it usually doesn’t anyway.
• What a coach can model for clients simply by taking time off with intention.
• How to frame vacations so clients feel supported, not abandoned.
• Why rest makes you a better thinker, creator, and partner to your clients.
• The unexpected clarity that comes from being in a place where you don’t speak the language.
• The personal rituals, travel essentials, and return-home practices that keep both hosts grounded.

This episode is part practical wisdom, part mindset shift, and part invitation to rethink how you integrate your life with the work you love.

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Erin Aquin is a Master Certified Life Coach and co-author of the #1 bestseller "Superabound: Live the Life the Universe is Dreaming For You." She provides whole life coaching for business owners, integrating success and personal fulfillment through her unique all-in-one approach.
Learn more at besuperabound.com 

Elana McKernan is a Master Certified Life and Creativity Coach who specializes in helping perfectionists create more by treating themselves better. You can check out her free content here and learn more about coaching with her here.

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