June 8, 2018
BBW Member interview with: Angela Reiner
What is your name and occupation?
Angela Reiner
What is your instagram handle?
@angelareinercoaching
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than 1 year
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Yes, I was born in Boston but also spent time living in Singapore and Germany at different points. Now I'm currently living in Somerville.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I grew up in Singapore and would volunteer with my family at the Missionaries of Charity helping the destitute and dying. This formative experience led me to pursue a career in international non-profit work, where I ended up working at Partners In Health during an emergency response with very high levels of stress. During these testing times, I sought out a coach and learned about positive psychology. I completely fell in love and began coaching our staff using positive psychology. Eventually I realized this was a true calling for me when I recalled a memory of my childhood volunteer experience when I bought smiley face slippers for one of the elderly women for Christmas. The gift momentarily took away her suffering and allowed her to experience more levity and joy. I realized that there are levels of stress, unhappiness, and unrealized potential everywhere and that this can be changed. I began to see that my passion was for coaching individuals through a positively framed approach.This is when I decided to take the leap and begin my coaching practice as a Happiness Coach grounded in Positive Psychology. I work with individuals across the Boston area who are seeking more meaning, balance, purpose and fulfillment in their lives.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
My clients tell me that my presence and coaching experience is filled with positivity. That I am very compassionate but also good at helping facilitate the necessary changes they want to make, giving them the push they need. I am flexible and always supportive throughout the coaching practice. Most importantly, that I do an amazing job of helping my clients realize what is truly possible for them to achieve out of life!
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
``How is your boss?`` I ask myself this question every day as a good reminder to be the best version of myself for me and for my business.
What is your favorite book?
The Alchemist
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, a organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
Gratitude journaling with The Five Minute Journal! And daily meditation.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
To care less about other's approval and to always have fun.
How do you enjoy your free time?
Being outdoors, boxing, yoga, running, making smoothie bowls for fun, and hanging out with my awesome corgi.
What is something that not many people know about you?
That, as of 2019 I will have been to all 7 continents! Headed to Antarctica next year.
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