Before I stepped onto the stage to speak to hundreds of leaders recently, I found a quiet space, and I paused.

Not because I was nervous. After years of keynote speaking, facilitating, coaching, and presenting to leaders, it’s no longer about fear of public speaking for me.

But it is about energy.

Before every Keynote, Workshop, or Executive Coaching session, I intentionally take a moment to ground myself. To breathe. To quiet the noise. To settle my nervous system. To become fully present. Read more.