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6. Talking to clients about mental health with Chrissy Kozol

March 21, 2022 Mike Veny and Leanna Lee Season 1
6. Talking to clients about mental health with Chrissy Kozol
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6. Talking to clients about mental health with Chrissy Kozol
Mar 21, 2022 Season 1
Mike Veny and Leanna Lee

How can you talk about mental health with your clients? What’s the difference between indirect and direct disclosure? In today’s episode, Leanna and Mike meet with Chrissy Kozol to discuss how to navigate client relationships and your mental health. 

As a freelancer or small business owner, there’s a delicate balance between managing client expectations, oversharing your struggles, and submitting your best work. Chrissy shares her strategies for communicating with clients while holding space for herself. 

If there’s anything to take away from this episode, it’s Chrissy’s two client-vetting questions: “How do you handle disappointment? And how would you communicate that with me?”

Bettermental is a mental health resource for small business owners. Your hosts are Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist®, Mike Veny, and future of work and wellbeing writer, Leanna Lee. In each episode, they share their mental health ups and downs and practical solutions for healthy business growth.

Show notes and resources at: https://bettermental.fm/episodes/006

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How can you talk about mental health with your clients? What’s the difference between indirect and direct disclosure? In today’s episode, Leanna and Mike meet with Chrissy Kozol to discuss how to navigate client relationships and your mental health. 

As a freelancer or small business owner, there’s a delicate balance between managing client expectations, oversharing your struggles, and submitting your best work. Chrissy shares her strategies for communicating with clients while holding space for herself. 

If there’s anything to take away from this episode, it’s Chrissy’s two client-vetting questions: “How do you handle disappointment? And how would you communicate that with me?”

Bettermental is a mental health resource for small business owners. Your hosts are Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist®, Mike Veny, and future of work and wellbeing writer, Leanna Lee. In each episode, they share their mental health ups and downs and practical solutions for healthy business growth.

Show notes and resources at: https://bettermental.fm/episodes/006

The balance of sharing vs. oversharing
One question to find out if clients are the right fit for you
Disclosing your mental health with clients upfront
Finding clients who share your values
Indirect disclosure + how to set client boundaries
When disclosing isn’t beneficial to your team or clients
Should you become friends with a client?
Systems to put into your business to support mental health
Advice for new freelancers and business owners