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I loved this conversation with graduated coaching client, Regina. We focus on her choice to do her own shadow work and show up differently in her family relationships. She describes what a different experience it is to let go of her need to be right and to instead focus on creating conditions that foster security and deep connection.
Regina is the author of an essay testimonial featured in the SMP article: Changing Your Experience, and she also references her PITT articles during our conversation that I wanted to make easy for you to find:
In communicating with her after our conversation, she included this message, and I’m sharing it with her permission. Indeed, we are all so very human. I totally relate to this:
I was thinking about some of the things I said and while all true in my heart, it may be worth pointing out that I am far from perfect at any of it. I realize I talk a really good game and still have plenty of room for walking my talk.
Changing the Dance -with Regina