Leading the Pivot | Presence Over Pressure


Here’s this week’s Leading the Pivot reflection, a short pause for perspective and growth.


Leading the Pivot | Begin with Alignment

Practical wisdom for the pivots that shape us.


The Moment

Stress. This is the time of year when the word seems to hang in the air.

While we are invited to soak in the holiday magic, most of us are trying to fit one million things into our days. We are closing out Q4, finishing the year strong, and managing all the logistics required to create moments of joy for the people we love.

Add comparison, whether in proximity or through our feeds, and the pressure grows heavier still.


The Pivot

This season brings expectations that often feel out of reach, and many of us consider giving up on the pursuit of “extraordinary” at least once a day.

But what if we declared something different for ourselves this year? What if we released the pressure that weighs on our shoulders and chose presence instead?

Presence is not passive.

When we are present to the moment before us, the quality of our work improves and the impact we make becomes more meaningful than perfection.

What if the results were simply good, and good was truly enough?


The Move

This week, notice one moment before you and choose to let presence replace pressure. Offer what you can, right where you are, and trust that good is more than enough.


Cheering you on to your best life,

Amanda Crooks, M.Div, BCC, CMCS, GCDF
Board Certified Coach | Leadership, Career & Well-Being

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