Red Chair Helps Me Pause. . .

In a recent coaching conversation, that brought a lot of clarity and a very clear call to action, the professional I was partnering with said to me,

That’s what I like about Red Chair. It forces you to pause and think about things.

In a recent Reflect & Renew Retreat at Red Chair Ranch, one of the women experienced a pause with Kiante.

As I led him into the barn that rainy afternoon, into a space that will be completed soon, and therefore unfamiliar to him, he slowly stepped inside.

With his two front feet firmly on the ground, he stopped.

As he looked around and studied his new environment, I turned to the woman waiting in her Red Chair, and said,

your process is starting.

She said

I know. The tears have started.

Kiante was a little uneasy.

It was a new space for him.

He was sensing his client’s energy. Kiante is a very large horse. Being in his presence can be intimidating.

We slowly made our way into the barn.

I worked with him, stayed calm myself, ensuring I was breathing, and he settled down.

I observed.

Asked a few questions.

A leader. Who is finding her way with new, expanded responsibilities.

She looked at him and stated with confidence,

I need to be more like Kiante. He knows who he is.

The mirroring was fascinating.

Kiante.

A new environment.

Curious.

Unsure.

Trusting me, his leader.

Settling down and focusing on his role.

To coach.

A leader.

Knowing that more is required of her now.

Wanting to lead. Influence. Impact.

Trusting her leader.

Being open and courageously curious to what was stirring inside of her throughout the day as she spent time in her Red Chair.

As she stood with Kiante.

Arriving in a place of acknowledging her personal power.

Her need to know and claim who she is.

Like Kiante.

Grateful for having gifted herself time to pause.

Reflect.

Reclaim who she knows she is.

So she can lead authentically.

With purpose and power.

What might you need to pause and reflect on today?