For several years, I sent out a blog to readers a few times a week. These posts gave pointers about how to practice, shared relevant stories, and provided a way for people to connect with my coaching approach. In 2022, I wrote my book, Before You Say Anything, which brought many of these ideas together in one place. The blog posts have continued to resonate with clients and readers, and they're useful as a quick reminder, so I'm including them here!
In a workshop we coached this week, a participant apologized for his casual clothing and not totally “professional” background. He said, “Usually I’d be more ready to be on.”
But what I noticed wasn’t his clothes or the room behind him. What I noticed was how ready he was to interact, to ask questions, and to immerse himself in the material we had to offer.
All he needed in order to be “on” was the willingness to engage. Nothing else mattered.