Pulse September 2016 | Page 40

The PERFECTION Detox BY PETRA KOLBER Dropping the Weight of Perfection So You Can Soar In an industry where we strive to create the perfect experience for our customers, how can we manage the expectations of our clientele without limiting our own potential for growth and creativity? We live in a world where we are taught that perfection equals success and mistakes are more social proof of our inadequacies. It is no wonder many of us go through our day holding our breath. We tip-toe around, trying not to make waves and our inner critic goes to town if we don’t finish the day with a perfect 10. 38 PULSE ■ September 2016