Dear Friend,

Before every coaching session, I pause.
I close my eyes for 30 seconds.
I take three deep breaths.
And I ask myself, “How do I want to be in this conversation?”

Not: What do I want to accomplish?
Not: What tools should I use?
But: Who do I want to be?

This simple grounding ritual helps me show up with presence, curiosity, and compassion. It reminds me that coaching isn’t about performance—it’s about connection.

Try this:

Create your own pre-coaching ritual. It could be a breath, a mantra, a stretch—anything that brings you into your body and intention. Do it consistently and notice what shifts.