If you've ever been in a client session where your mind suddenly goes blank — where you genuinely don't know what to say next — this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Joanna explores one of the most misunderstood (and quietly stressful) moments in 1:1 client work: the pause where nothing obvious is arising. Rather than seeing this moment as a failure of skill or confidence, Joanna reframes it as a powerful threshold — one that often signals depth, presence, and real transformation trying to emerge.

This episode is especially for seasoned coaches, therapists, and practitioners who care deeply about doing exceptional work, helping clients move through stuck places, and building a reputation that leads to referrals and renewals — without forcing outcomes or overperforming in sessions.

You'll learn how to stay grounded, curious, and confident when you don't know what comes next — as well as specific tips and tricks on how to move sessions forward.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why not knowing what to say is not a sign that something is going wrong

• How nervous system pressure and outcome-attachment can lead to rushing or misdirecting a session

• The role of presence, curiosity, and energetics in masterful client work

• How releasing the need to "have all the answers" builds confidence and ethical depth

• Practical ways to stay with the moment instead of filling space from fear

• Simple, powerful questions to have in your back pocket that invite client agency & insight

• Why these moments are often what clients remember most — and talk about later

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