I can feel spring is coming even in this gray February day. The days are getting longer — sunset is now after 5 pm — and I can feel the spring energy rising.

In a coaching conversation, there’s a moment when the exploration of the unknown begins to lead towards an opening, a defining moment of clarity for the client. The speaking of the client may change, slow down, speed up; the voice may become softer or louder; the body may shift. This moment of clarity is a critical point in a coaching conversation as it can lead to a new insight, new learning and the creation of action steps. Before that point of clarity, as the coach, I can sense its approach as in this month of February, I can feel the spring energy rising.