Not being present is a recipe for unproductive conversations and relationships. Unfortunately, it’s a hard state for most people to be in–especially in a world where much is designed to distract us! In this episode, Elena offers practical strategies to help you return to presence when distracted so you can have the type of impact you hope for in your coaching conversations. 

Notable moments: 

01:18 The Importance of Being Present

02:31 Defining Presence

07:35 Strategies for Cultivating Presence

10:26 Resources and Final Thoughts

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Reflection questions: 

• What does it feel like for you when you are in a state of presence?
• What is a situation recently when you were pulled from presence? How did you know? 

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