Holding Space: Trusting the Value We Bring
As I reflect on the past year, I am more committed than ever to the value of coaching. We offer people a safe, trusted, and non-judgmental space to process their thoughts and simply be who they really are—a space that is often hard to find.
We are offering an important gift to the world by showing up, listening, asking questions and helping our clients find insight within themselves. This type of space doesn't exist in a lot of places for many people. Allowing our clients to show up fully, let their guard down, and give them permission to process their world is highly transformative.
As coaches, it is easy to doubt yourself since progress isn't always quick, tangible, or easily measurable. We often don't get to hear the stories of how a client's mindset has shifted or how they are showing up differently at home or in the workplace. Yet, success is there, and we must continue to trust the value we bring to this space. People need us now more than ever.
Keep bringing what you offer into the world.
Keep being a listening ear.
Keep asking questions.
Cheers to a beautiful December and Happy 2026!
Erin Lego
2025 President - ICF Iowa Charter Chapter