Beyond the Session: Mindful Growth Practices for Coaches
We talk a lot about holding space for others. But who holds space for us?
As coaches, we give tremendous energy in every session. We stay present, we listen deeply, we guide people through some of their hardest moments. And then the call ends, and we move on to the next one.
It’s easy to end up running on empty without ever noticing it happened.
Why mindfulness is a coaching tool, not just a wellness trend
Most of us know about mindfulness. We might even recommend it to clients. But there’s a difference between knowing about it and actually using it consistently, intentionally, between sessions.
The neuroscience is clear: mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind or achieving some state of perfect calm. It’s about training your nervous system to recover faster, regulate more effectively, and stay present under pressure.
For coaches, that matters more than most people realise. Every session asks something of your nervous system. The emotional weight of holding someone else’s story, the cognitive load of staying fully present, the energy it takes to park your own thoughts and be genuinely there, it all adds up.
Mindfulness gives you a way to process and recharge in the spaces between. Not with a 30-minute meditation you don’t have time for, but with small, practical tools you can use in real life.
What we worked through
In this workshop, hosted by the Erickson Coaching International community, we covered:
The neuroscience behind mindfulness and recovery. Why your brain needs transition time between sessions, and what actually happens when you give it that space.
Practical exercises for the spaces between. Simple tools that take minutes, grounding techniques, breathing practices, and micro-resets you can use before, during, and after sessions.
Sustaining clarity, presence, and resilience over time. How to build a practice that supports you so you can keep supporting others.
The shift that changes everything
We step into our coach position and we hold it well. But holding space for others, session after session, without tending to yourself in between, is not sustainable.
The coaches who last, who keep their presence sharp and their practice alive, are the ones who treat their own recovery as intentionally as they treat their clients’ growth.
Want to keep practicing together?
This workshop was the beginning of a conversation I want to keep having.
I run mindfulness groups specifically for coaches: a space to practice these tools together, stay accountable, and support each other in sustaining the energy this work demands.
If that sounds like something you need, check out for Groups.
📩 Or reach out directly at [email protected] — I’d love to have you in the group.
