WRITTEN BY DR. MIRELLA DE CIVITA
In a world that never stops demanding our attention, our ability to focus on what truly matters is one of our most valuable yet underutilized resources (Brown, 2022). Every day we are bombarded with information, responsibilities, and expectations, pulling us in countless directions. But what if the key to personal fulfillment and integrity lies in something as simple—and as challenging—as paying attention?
Integrity isn’t just about honesty; it’s about alignment between who we are and who we want to be. That alignment requires presence. Often, we are stuck in the past, reliving mistakes, or consumed by anxieties about the future. But true integrity asks us to live in the here and now, making conscious choices that reflect our deepest values.
Training our attention isn’t about meditation alone... [READ or LISTEN TO MORE]
View the video below for a quick glimpse at how Julie struggled with presence. Can you relate?
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Watch the video below for a quick look at how Martin faced a blind spot during his performance review. Have you ever experienced something similar?
What's your secret to remaining fully present and engaged during critical conversations even amidst competing priorities?
I was trained under the great Marcia Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds often says, "as coaches we must master the ability to catch and release." That is one key concept that I've taken from her training that I utilize to remain present with clients.
Obviously, things will occur during a coaching session and our minds may drift, a thought may pop up, we’re distracted momentarily because of something in the environment... Whatever it may be…
But Marcia's wisdom in saying, "catch and release,” is what I remind myself of so when those moments inevitably occur. I catch it, realize what's occurring, release it, let It go, recenter myself so that I may remain fully present with my client.
Now, that’s during the coaching session, certainly before going into the coaching session, there are some centering exercises that I do. There's some things in terms of breathing, meditation, reflection, and certainly even afterwards, but definitely those are perhaps the two most important aspects I would say that help me to remain present and fully engaged during critical conversations.
*Eddie Turner is a keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author, and host of the Keep Leading!® Podcast, among many other accomplishments.
In this episode of Papillon MDC's Let's Rumble leadership podcast, executive coaches and leadership experts Stefano Di Lollo and Gabriela Nitu explore the concept of presence—what it really means to be fully engaged in a conversation or a meeting. They discuss the benefits of true presence, the challenges that get in the way, and how cultivating this skill can enhance leadership and communication. Tune in for an insightful discussion led by two seasoned leaders who help executives elevate their impact.
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This month we’re highlighting a powerful series of books co-authored by C. Otto Scharmer that explore the concept of presence and its transformative impact. The series begins with Presence: An Exploration of Profound Change in People, Organizations, and Society (2005), where Scharmer introduces his groundbreaking Theory U for deep, collective transformation. In Presence: Human Purpose and the Field of the Future (2015), he expands on how individuals and organizations can tap into a deeper sense of purpose to co-create a sustainable future. Scharmer’s upcoming book, Presencing: 7 Practices for Transforming Self, Society, and Business (April 2025), takes this a step further with practical frameworks to inspire personal and societal change, providing readers with actionable insights for fostering positive impact.
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