Freedom Friday

FREEDOM FRIDAY | Leadership is Energy. Presence is Power.

“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”— Oprah Winfrey

Pause. Read that again—but this time, hear it as a quiet whisper from the universe, guiding you gently back to center.

Take a deep breath... Exhale slowly... Now ask yourself: What does “your best” look like in this moment? Not yesterday’s version. Not a future ideal. Right now.

This month’s coaching conversations have revolved around three transformative competencies: Self-awareness Independence Self-discipline

As a PCC, I view these not as traits—but as practices. They are muscles we build through intentional reflection, choice, and aligned action.

So let’s check in:

• Where are you cultivating presence over reactivity?

• In what ways are you honoring your authentic voice rather than outsourcing your power?

• How consistently are you choosing discipline over distraction?

Leadership is not about having all the answers—it's about asking the right questions and being courageous enough to pause and listen.

What shift are you willing to make today to elevate the quality of your energy, your influence, your leadership?

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment. This isn’t about more. It’s about better.

Whatever room you walk into, whoever you're in conversation with—including yourself—bring your best presence. That alone has the power to shift everything.

Your best creates space for the best in others.

We need better humans, not just better habits. it starts—moment by moment—with you.

You’re not alone in this work. You’re just one aligned choice away from something extraordinary.

With you,

You goy this!

Coach Tavia, PCC, MSEd, MAT

EMpower Coaching & Consulting, LLC