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YOUR WELLNESS SPA TIPS FOR E TYPES A seminar for "type E"s draws crowds to Miraval Spa in Tucson. Just Y our Type A recent workshop at Miraval Spa helped business owners make the most of their entrepreneurial natures. By Dena Braun Think back to when you first became attracted to the spa industry. Did you know all along that you would own your own spa? Did, in fact, the thought of working for someone else make you cringe? Were you overflowing with new ideas for a better spa and more innovative treatments? Finally, did you feel you were different from most everyone else in the industry? If your answer to each of these questions is yes, chances are you're a type E. You may ask, "Type E—what the heck is that?" After all, you're familiar with types A and B, but E? Type E individuals represent just 5% to 10% of the population and, according to experts, they have a different physiology, mental outlook and intuitive capacity from other people. The hallmarks of the type E personality are extreme creativity, energy, passion and risk-taking. E personalities are typically entrepreneurs, CEOs, athletes and artists. It was through his work treating tens of thousands of individuals that psychotherapist Alex Giorgio "discovered" the E personality. Ever since, he has been bringing this new personality type to light via seminars at places like Harvard, MIT and IBM—and at events like the Entrepreneur's Guide to Enlightenment, a four-day workshop held recently at Miraval Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Facilitated by Giorgio and his partner, Heidi Nobantu Saul, this workshop weaved practical education and Miraval's unique programming into a dynamic course. The goal was to help type E professionals balance their lives, create positive work environments with teams that mesh, and ultimately grow their businesses. 42 DAYSPA | FEBRUARY 2013 For Your Head… Plan for tomorrow but live in the now. It's important to envision the path ahead, but you must live in the present moment. The more you stay focused on today, the greater your ability to respond to current opportunities. For Your Heart… It's about passion! You most likely started your business from a place of blazing passion, but with time the flame may have waned. Revive that passion by revisiting that time when, despite 24-hour days, nothing seemed impossible. For Your Clients… Love them and they'll love you back. You may think it's your great service, incredible treatments or the tranquil environment you've created, but when all the externals are brushed aside, it's the love that you bring into your business that keeps your clients coming back. For Your Business… Know if it's time to stay or cycle out. Businesses, like children, grow up fast. If the thrill of running or growing your business is nowhere to be found, perhaps your team needs a reboot. Or, it may be you who needs to move on if you've grown beyond the dream that launched your business. If this last sentence elicits excitement instead of dread, there may be a new dream waiting for you in the wings.