Sacred Space: The Power of Being Heard
One of the most powerful moments in my coaching career was when a client said, “I’ve never said that out loud before.”
She sat there stunned — and so did I.
Not because it was a shocking confession.
But because speaking it — finally — brought healing.
Listening Creates Sacred Spaces
When we listen well, we offer more than our ears. We offer a safe space. A sacred place where hearts can speak freely without fear of judgment.
Sometimes leaders are the loneliest people in the room. They carry heavy loads. They don't always have trusted people around them. Coaching offers them that rare sacred space.
The Difference Between Hearing and Listening
Hearing is passive.
Listening requires action.
In Hebrew, listening means to obey, to respond. Listening isn’t just letting sound hit your ears. It’s leaning in. It’s being present. It’s loving well.
What Happens in Sacred Spaces
- Truth comes out.
- Pain is acknowledged.
- Dreams are rekindled.
- Hope is restored.
I believe listening is an act of love — and sometimes, the first step toward transformation.