Do I really need to plan for every coaching session? 

In this episode, Elena explains how even five minutes of intentional prep can transform your coaching. Learn what to focus on, how to plan efficiently, and why your presence begins before the conversation starts.

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• What do you currently do—if anything—to prepare for coaching sessions?
• How might your coaching conversations change if you spent five minutes planning?
• What planning question from the episode resonated with you most—and why?

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