I vividly remember the effortless focus of childhood play. Time dissolved. Worries vanished. There was only the moment. (And definitely no doom-scrolling – although I’m still working on that phone thing!). No thinking about the paradox of presence. Then, as life “shifted” (as it inevitably does), years of overthinking set in. I’d obsess about everything from global crises to the details of my weekend. Sound familiar?
In my work with leaders these days, I often encounter the same tension: a fear that calm equals complacency. We’re conditioned to believe that stress and pressure are the fuel of success. “If I’m not running around all the time,” they ask, “how am I going to get anything done? How am I going to build this business?”
But I’ve seen a powerful paradox: True effectiveness comes not from frantic activity, but from grounded presence.
Are you ever at ease at work?
Think about it: When was the last time you felt really good, relaxed and at ease while tackling a significant challenge at work? It’s rare, isn’t it? But what if that’s where our best decisions, our most creative solutions and our most impactful leadership come from?
The question isn’t whether we’ll face challenges. It’s how we face them. If our minds are constantly hijacked by worries about ‘tomorrow’, how can we fully engage with the complexities of today? How can we see the opportunities, connect with our teams and make clear decisions when our attention is scattered?
Conclusion:
My coaching is about cultivating this capacity for presence. It’s about learning to approach each moment – each challenge, each interaction – with clarity and focus. Because right here, right now (which, it turns out, is all we ever really have) is where our power to lead, to create and to thrive lies. Let’s explore how we can access that power together.
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