Some clients enter coaching wearing invisible armor. Their protection isn’t built from fear but from strength. Coaching the Protective Thinker means honoring that wisdom while helping them find safety in trust, not defense.

“Holding space” isn’t mystical—it’s the quiet strength of presence. Here’s how real coaches do it, and how to avoid slipping into performance.

The best coaching is safe and bold. Here’s how to coach with courage—without losing connection or trust.